Aventum MGA Rokstone hires former AXA XL exec to boost construction

Rokstone Construction Risk Underwriters, the Aventum Group’s MGA, has hired a vice president from ABD Insurance and Financial Services to lead its Western Region growth strategy.

Dan McCarthy (pictured) has 10 years’ experience in providing casualty and specialty lines coverage to the construction industry. He joins Rokstone from ABD Insurance and Financial Services, where he was assistant vice president responsible for managing the P&C construction team.  He was previously a senior underwriter with AXA XL's construction group where he led the Western region's growth strategy. Prior to that he was at Zurich North America, underwriting excess casualty for construction and middle market business.

Mike Simone, president of Rokstone CRU comments: "We’re delighted to welcome Dan to the team.  As one of the fastest growing (re)insurance MGAs in the US, we're committed to innovating based on experience and knowledge. Our people are a key differentiator for us, and Dan is the right person to join our multifaceted team. His skills in managing customer and broker relationships, coverage and pricing expertise, and proven ability to create and implement growth strategies will be a credit to our business, our brokers and capacity providers."

McCarthy added: “I am thrilled to join Rokstone and to be part of such a highly regarded team.  They have an appetite for innovation and a level of dedication to brokers and customer that guarantees I will get the challenging, fast-paced, and exciting role that I desire.”

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