Purviance takes over as AmWINS CEO, triggers reshuffle

Scott Purviance has succeeded Steven DeCarlo as the company’s AmWINS Group CEO on May 1, a move that is followed by a number of management changes.

As CEO, Purviance will focus on continuing to build upon the firm’s foundation focused on growth, diversification and technology, according to a company statement. Prior to taking on his role as chief operating officer, Purviance served as chief financial officer from 2001-2016.

US-based AmWINS is the largest independent wholesale distributor of specialty insurance products in the US, according to the company, serving retail insurance agents by providing property and casualty products, specialty group benefit products and administrative services.

“Scott is a remarkable leader who is responsible for a great deal of the firm’s success over the last 17 years,” said Steven DeCarlo, executive chairman of AmWINS. “Scott has the drive, passion and ability to continue executing our 150-year vision.”

DeCarlo, who has served as CEO of AmWINS since its founding in 2001, will remain on the AmWINS board of directors in the newly created role of executive chairman. W.H. “Skip” Cooper is also transitioning from his current role as president to vice chairman of the board of directors. In their new roles, Steve and Skip will continue to focus on certain key growth initiatives for the firm.

In addition to Purviance’s appointment as CEO, the following management changes were also announced, effective immediately: James Drinkwater, who currently serves as president of AmWINS brokerage, will succeed Cooper as president of AmWINS. Drinkwater will also retain his position as president of the Brokerage division.

Benjamin Sloop, who currently serves as president of AmWINS Access, will succeed Purviance as COO of AmWINS. James “Tony” Gresham, who has served as COO of AmWINS Access since its establishment, will succeed Sloop as president of the division.

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