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Appointments
A.I.M. Mutual Promotes Abi Troy to Vice President of Operations
A.I.M. Mutual Insurance Companies, a workers’ compensation insurer based in Burlington, Massachusetts, has promoted Abi Troy to Vice President of Operations.
As VP, she continues to be responsible for the companies’ insurance operations, including IT, premium receivables, premium audit and claim services. Additionally, she oversees the rating, office services, business analyst, and communications functions. Previously she was Director of IT and Insurance Operations.
“This appointment recognizes Abi’s tremendous contributions to the success of A.I.M. Mutual,” said Michael Standing, President and CEO. “Through her efforts and the support of her colleagues, she has worked to implement operational efficiencies, allowing the company to deploy resources to improve broker, policyholder and injured worker experiences.”
Abi joined A.I.M. Mutual in 1997 as a Project Leader and was promoted to IT Manager in 2012. She was named Director two years later and assumed additional responsibility for insurance operations in 2016.
Abi began her information technology career as a Programmer with American Mutual Insurance, specializing in national workers’ compensation insurance projects, and went on to hold positions as Systems Analyst and Technical Consultant before being promoted to Project Leader.
A.I.M. Mutual provides workers’ compensation insurance coverage to more than 18,000 businesses throughout New England. The Company is rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company, the industry’s premier credit rating agency. Since its inception in 1989, A.I.M. Mutual has been sponsored by the Associated Industries of Massachusetts, the Commonwealth’s largest employer organization.
A.I.M. Mutual Promotes Daniel Landers to Vice President Sales & Marketing
A.I.M. Mutual Insurance Companies, a workers’ compensation insurer based in Burlington, Massachusetts, has promoted Daniel Landers to Vice President of Sales & Marketing.
As VP, he continues to be responsible for the companies’ underwriting, marketing and agency operations as well as injury prevention and worksite wellness. Previously he was Director of Field Operations.
Dan joined A.I.M. Mutual in 2002 and has held positions as Director of Marketing and Regional Manager in New Hampshire. He was named Director of Field Operations in 2016.
“This appointment recognizes Dan’s significant accomplishments and ongoing contributions to this organization,” said Michael Standing, President and CEO. “Dan and his underwriting team have worked diligently to update our marketing and underwriting processes. The team consistently meets or exceeds plan for written premium and underwriting expenses, two components that drive asset and surplus growth.”
Dan began his workers’ compensation career as a Loss Control Representative with The Hartford Insurance Company in 1990. Three years later, he joined EBI Companies, a national monoline workers’ compensation insurance carrier and one of five specialty property casualty insurers that would later comprise Orion Capital Companies. Dan managed EBI’s branch operation for northern New England and launched the Vermont territory, working as both underwriter and office manager. He also previously supervised EBI’s loss control function.
A.I.M. Mutual provides workers’ compensation insurance coverage to more than 18,000 businesses throughout New England. The Company is rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company, the industry’s premier credit rating agency. Since its inception in 1989, A.I.M. Mutual has been sponsored by the Associated Industries of Massachusetts, the Commonwealth’s largest employer organization.
Cassandra Koegel Joins MAIA as Membership Engagement Director
The MAIA has announced a new Membership Engagement Director, Cassandra Koegel, CISR, AINS. Cassandra spent the last five years at Arbella and is licensed in P&C. She has been active in MAIA’s Young Agents Committee for the past two years and has established a solid knowledge of the association offerings and its overall mission. Cassandra’s experience, skills, and strong reputation in the industry were recently recognized on a national level, as she was elected to the National Young Agents Committee, where she will represent the entire Northeast Region.
“I am one of those people who just love insurance. I’m thrilled because my new job brings my two worlds together – being an agent and being committed to MAIA. We want to make sure our members feel like they have what they need in order to be successful and prosperous and that we are here for them!
Agencies visits will be a key part of Cassandra’s new job. She will be hitting the road, listening to our members, sharing feedback with our leadership team, and making sure you are aware of the full range of benefits available through MAIA and Number One Agency.
She can be reached at ckoegel@massagent.com.
Company News
New Name and Brand Identity for Rogers & Gray
Rogers & Gray Insurance has announced a new name and brand identity for the company – RogersGray.
“The move to amend our name was not taken lightly – we’re a 113-year-old company with strong roots in Massachusetts and great brand recognition.” says David Robinson, President & CEO of RogersGray. “We underwent significant planning and although we have a new look that is representative of our future, the basic tenets of our company – to do the right thing for our clients and our people – remain the same.”
Created by design firm Jackrabbit, RogersGray has simplified and enhanced the brand through clean lines and modern colors including a vibrant blue that continues to represent the companies Cape roots.
“The new RogersGray brand identity is meant to symbolize the simplicity and transparency that they bring to every interaction with every client.” Say Dave Belyea of Jackrabbit. “Strong typography and simple headlines with no industry jargon, mixed with rich visuals of real interactions will be a staple in their branding campaigns moving forward.”
“The lighthouse has long been a representative symbol of Rogers & Gray and thousands of other insurance agencies across the nation.” Says Michael Robinson, Chairman of RogersGray. “But what we do goes well beyond your typical insurance agency. We pride ourselves on being the ultimate advocate and advisor. Our new brand is reflective of a modern company but one that remains focused on delivering a genuine, incisive and deliberate experience for our clients.”
RogersGray has several client-focused technology rollouts launching over the next 6 months that will give clients an improved, user-friendly insurance experience. In addition, RogersGray will rebrand their office locations, launch new ad campaigns and refresh their website.
