Risk Strategies hires former IMA, Aon exec to lead professional liability group

US insurance brokerage and risk management firm has appointed Darren Black to lead its national professional liability practice group.

Black joins Risk Strategies after having led the professional services practice for US broker IMA Financial Group. Prior to that, he served as managing director and leader of the design liability practice at Aon.

“Architects, engineers, lawyers and other professionals face complicated risks and liabilities unique to their expertise, industry and services. Darren’s background, spanning both insurance and law, is a great fit for our model and will benefit our clients while enabling smart growth in our national professional liability practice,” said Risk Strategies president John Mina.

Black commented: “Risk Strategies is positioned as the industry leader for professional services firms seeking expert guidance on coverage and smart risk management. I’m thrilled to join an organisation that really understands the value of specialty expertise and focus.”

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