Beecher Carlson appoints new director to expand West Coast operations

Beecher Carlson Insurance Services, the specialised large account subsidiary of Brown & Brown, has expanded its US West Coast operations with the appointment of Keith Newell as managing director.

Newell will be based in the firm's Woodland Hills, California, office, reporting to the president of property and casualty Scott Davis. He will focus is on new business strategies for the West Coast.

Prior to joining Beecher Carlson, Newell was the Southern California practice group leader in the construction space. He has previously worked as an underwriter at Chubb & Son and later AIG.

Davis said: "Keith's experience and innovative approach with real estate, hospitality, healthcare, construction, and surety exposures expands our risk management capabilities on the West Coast. He will be a great asset to the team and our clients."

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