H.W. Kaufman Group unveils latest set of promotions

They join more than 100 internal hires over the year

H.W. Kaufman Group unveils latest set of promotions

Insurance News

By Terry Gangcuangco

H.W. Kaufman Group has promoted 10 North American team members (pictured).

So far this year, H.W. Kaufman Group has elevated over 100 associates and brought more than 300 new hires on board amid a continuing global expansion. The latest set of promotions includes the following:

Name

New role

Previous role

Rich Gobler

executive vice president, Burns & Wilcox

senior vice president

Manny Manuelidis

chief claims officer, Atain

corporate senior vice president

Taylor Smith

corporate senior vice president, H.W. Kaufman Group

corporate vice president

Shelby Zgnilec

corporate vice president, H.W. Kaufman Group & chief of staff, Burns & Wilcox

corporate associate vice president

Carolyn Reiter

vice president, RB Jones & director, property

associate vice president

Tom O’Donnell

associate vice president & managing director, Burns & Wilcox

managing director (Minneapolis and Milwaukee)

Jeannie Reilly

senior director, carrier relations, H.W. Kaufman Group

director, carrier relations

Carrie Till

managing director (Pittsburgh), Burns & Wilcox

associate managing director

Patricia Sheridan

associate managing director (Ontario), Burns & Wilcox

director, commercial insurance

Matt Baxter

director, professional liability, Burns & Wilcox (Atlanta)

broker, professional liability

 

Commenting on the new promotions, Danny Kaufman, co-president of H.W. Kaufman Group and president of Burns & Wilcox, said: “These professionals share a passion for our business and a commitment to serving our clients and partners with the highest standards that will always be associated with our company.

“We appreciate all they do for our organization and look forward to the important role each associate will continue to play in our future success.”

Meanwhile co-president Jodie Kaufman Davis, added: “As a privately held, family-owned and operated company, we are fully committed to investing in our associates and championing their professional development.

“Our people will always be Kaufman’s greatest asset. [The] promotions of these outstanding Kaufman associates reflect our strong belief that there is no ceiling for our professionals and the success they are capable of achieving.”

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