Mercator Risk Services Appoints Novak to Head West Coast Property Practice.NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- Mercator Risk Services, a wholesale insurance broker with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, and New York, has appointed David Novak David Novak is a scholar of Jewish philosophy, law (Halakha) and ethics. He has Conservative rabbinical ordination and has trained with Catholic moral theologians. Trained at Georgetown University, Novak has taught at the University of Virginia and currently teaches at the as Senior Vice President of the West Coast Property Practice, to be based in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden . "With the expansion of our San Francisco operation, we have significantly broadened our national reach," said President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Christopher Treanor. Prior to joining Mercator, Novak built a successful career with Cooper Gay, a privately owned, Lloyds of London Lloyds of London A marketplace in London for underwriting syndicates. based insurance broker. In 2004, Novak opened Cooper Gay's West Coast office and was responsible for running the company's wholesale insurance operation for the western region. During this time, he built a strong reputation as being one of the most creative, responsive and well-respected brokers in the region. Over the course of a 10-year period with the company, including two years in London, Novak focused on large and complex property placements. "David's expertise and his relationships built at his former shop will provide an immediate boost to our West Coast footprint," said J.C. Sparling spar·ling n. 1. The common European smelt (Osperus eperlanus). 2. A young or immature herring. [Middle English sperlinge, from Old French esperlinge, , Executive Vice President of Mercator's Property Practice. Mercator also announced that Kevin Oh, also formerly of Cooper Gay, will join its West Coast practice. Oh's particular areas of expertise include earthquake and builder's risk business, which he will continue to focus on for the team. Dennis Ransdell, Vice President, formerly of Swett & Crawford who established Mercator's presence in San Francisco, will work with Novak to grow Mercator's property business on the West Coast. "Brokers in the region already know and trust our team for their property specialization A career option pursued by some attorneys that entails the acquisition of detailed knowledge of, and proficiency in, a particular area of law. As the law in the United States becomes increasingly complex and covers a greater number of subjects, more and more attorneys are and advisory expertise. These relationships will continue to strengthen as we deliver Mercator's innovative approach to wholesale solutions," said Treanor. About Mercator Risk Services, Inc. Mercator is an insurance wholesaler based in New York. Mercator provides wholesale and specialty insurance solutions for mid- to large-sized retail insurance brokers through an innovative team-based business model for wholesale insurance placements. The model is built around broker specialization, customer service and transparency, providing customers superior solutions by rewarding teamwork and collaboration. For more information, go to www.mercatorrisk.com or call 877.856.RISK. |
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