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RISCO Insurance Brokerage Inc. Hires Normand Duquette as Vice President
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – RISCO Insurance Brokerage, Inc. has hired Normand Duquette as Vice President. Duquette will be responsible for managing RISCO’s Management & Professional Liability Practice Group, specializing in Directors and Officers Insurance coverage for all size Nonprofit, Private and Public Company business, along with Cyber, Errors and Omissions, Employment Practices, Fiduciary Liability, Crime, Kidnap and Ransom and other miscellaneous professional insurance coverages.
“This is a great opportunity for RISCO to expand its capabilities as a wholesale broker in the management and professional liability marketplace,” stated Peter Plumb, President of RISCO. “Norm is a great addition to the RISCO brokerage group.” Duquette is joining RISCO after serving as a Vice President in Aon’s Financial Services Group and a Management Liability underwriter for The Hanover Insurance Group. He is also a member of PLUS- Professional Liability Underwriter Society.
“It is an exciting time to be at RISCO Insurance Brokerage! I look forward to bringing my skill set to such a dynamic firm,” stated Duquette. Emphasizing the ever changing Professional Insurance marketplace, Duquette commented, “I look forward to crafting unique, market leading programs for RISCO’s diverse client base.”
Duquette is a graduate of Bryant University and resides in Seekonk, MA with his wife, Aimee, son, Ethan and Miniature Schnauzer, Ruby.
About RISCO
RISCO Inc. is primarily an Excess & Surplus specialty binding authority wholesale insurance broker offering casualty, property, environmental and professional liability, as well as our Restaurant, Bar and Tavern Program and Coastal Homeowners. RISCO offers creative solutions that help brokers place their tougher risks. RISCO is headquartered in East Providence, Rhode Island with additional offices in Westwood, MA and Ft. Myers, FL.
For additional information, visit www.RISCO-INC.com or call (401) 435-5400
RISCO Insurance Brokerage Inc. Hires Christopher Willis as Senior Vice President, Professional Lines Practice Leader
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – RISCO Insurance Brokerage Inc. has hired Christopher Willis as Senior Vice President, Professional Lines Practice Leader. Willis will be responsible for establishing & managing RISCO’s Financial & Professional Liability Practice Group including education, attracting, & mentoring new brokers & staff members within the practice group. Willis will also be responsible for growing the practice group nationally. He will be specializing in markets such as Investment Advisors, Broker Dealers, Public D&O, Private D&O, Non For Profit D&O, A&E, Healthcare, Lawyers, Real Estate, E&O, Cyber & Tech, REITS, and other areas as well.
“This is a great opportunity for RISCO to expand it capabilities in the professional and executive liability market place,” stated Peter Plumb, President of RISCO.
“Chris’ reputation and knowledge of this market will be a tremendous benefit to all of our clients.” Willis is joining RISCO after being Senior Vice President at CRC Insurance. Willis has over eighteen years experience & knowledge within the professional lines insurance industry, through previous positions at Swett & Crawford and Chubb Insurance.
Chris had stated that, “I look forward to joining the team at RISCO, and I know that together we can drive new business. They have a great foundation behind them and I know that my insurance background will be a great resource.”
Mr. Willis is a graduate from Babson College and resides in Wayland, MA with his wife Jill and his 7 year old daughter.
About RISCO
RISCO Inc. is primarily an Excess & Surplus specialty binding authority wholesale insurance broker offering casualty, property, environmental and professional liability, as well as our Restaurant, Bar and Tavern Program and Coastal Homeowners. RISCO offers creative solutions that help brokers place their tougher risks. RISCO is headquartered in East Providence, Rhode Island with additional offices in Westwood, MA and Ft. Myers, FL.
For additional information, visit www.RISCO-INC.com or call (401) 435-3600.