CFC bolsters US leadership team

Specialty insurance provider CFC has announced the appointment of Lori Marino (pictured above) as US Distribution Leader.

In this newly created role, Marino will be responsible for managing broker relations and the company’s distribution strategy in the US market.

“This is a significant hire that will support our broader growth strategy and have an immediate impact on service delivery across our surplus lines and admitted businesses,” said Pat Brice, CFC director of distribution. “Lori will undoubtedly boost our distribution capabilities and broker relationships in the US, while working closely with our underwriting teams and the CFC business as a whole to ensure we continue to offer an outstanding proposition for our CFC clients.” USA based on deep local knowledge.”

Marino has more than 20 years of senior insurance leadership experience. She joins CFC from PCF Insurance, where she served as head of carrier relations and revenue growth. Marino has also held positions with ACE USA, Crum & Forster, and Valiant Insurance. She holds several insurance non-executive boards.

“We have been serving US brokers and their clients for more than 20 years, and have grown our presence in the US market year-over-year during that time,” said Shannon Groeber, CEO of CFC USA. “We have reached a stage that justifies building our leadership team in the US, and Lori’s deep experience and industry relationships will be incredibly valuable in helping us drive further adoption of our surplus line solutions. and admitted throughout the country.

“CFC has always been the market challenger to watch, whether as a pioneer in cyber or shaking up specialty lines like digital health and IP,” Marino said. “I look forward to working with his talented team as we deepen relationships with brokers, develop products specifically for the US market, and expand CFC’s reach throughout the United States.”

Marino is the latest addition to CFC. In February, the company named Scott Bailey to the newly created position of cyber subscription leader.

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