Beazley picks Aon exec for regional leadership role in US

Specialist insurer Beazley has appointed Andrew Mehrhoff as head of broker relations for its north central region in the US.

Mehrhoff joins Beazley from Aon Financial Services Group.

Based in the firm’s Chicago office, Mehrhoff will be responsible for developing new and existing opportunities for Beazley and establishing close working relations with brokers across the region that covers the states of Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

Mehrhoff will report to Courtney Coury, head of broker relations of Beazley’s central region.

Coury said: "In Andrew’s appointment we are adding yet more depth and experience to our broker relations team in this important region of the US. Andrew’s extensive knowledge of the local market will allow him forge closer links between brokers and our underwriting teams and create business opportunities across our wide product range.

"He will play a critical role in the successful implementation of our growth strategy across the region and I’m delighted to welcome him to our team."

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