Ironshore has expanded its commercial lines with the appointment of a former Aon Benfield director, Andrew Stephens, as branch executive of San Francisco for the west region, effectively immediately.
Reporting to Adam Witten, west regional executive, Stephens will be responsible for distribution marketing and product development of commercial lines for US field operations in the area.
Stephen will also take on additional responsibilities within Ironshore’s property unit, reporting to Kevin Holmes.
Stephens has around 10 years of experience, having most recently served as director of Aon Benfield’s US west coast production, marketing and client relationship management.
Stephens assumes branch leadership responsibilities from Jeremy Frumkin, who will return to IronPro, the professional lines unit of Ironshore.
Joseph Boren, president of US field operations, said: “Ironshore’s West region has been experiencing solid, progressive growth across all business lines and we welcome Andrew’s contributions to further deepen relationships with our network of agents and brokers throughout the area.