Collins Associates Adds Four Experienced Property Casualty Brokers

John B. Collins Associates today announced the addition of four property casualty reinsurance brokers to their Minneapolis office: David Moline, Senior Vice President; Mark Hagen, Vice President; Janna Hepper, Vice President; and Beth Briner, Assistant Vice President. All four were previously employed with Benfield Group.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) August 3, 2004 --- John B. Collins Associates, Inc., one of the worlds leading reinsurance intermediaries, today announced the addition of four property casualty reinsurance brokers to their Minneapolis office: David Moline, Senior Vice President; Mark Hagen, Vice President; Janna Hepper, Vice President; and Beth Briner, Assistant Vice President. All four were previously employed with Benfield Group.

Mr. Moline brings 23 years of insurance and reinsurance experience to the company. He graduated with degrees in Math and Business from Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minnesota.

Mr. Hagen has 12 years of experience in property, casualty and crop reinsurance. He is also a graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College, with a degree in Economics.

Ms. Hepper has eight years of reinsurance experience. She attended Gustavus Adolphus College, as well, and received her degree in Economics.

Ms. Briner has worked in reinsurance since 1998. She holds a degree in Insurance from Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana.

Were excited about bringing these outstanding brokers on board to help us continue our growth in the P&C market," said Michael Joyce, Senior Vice President and head of the property casualty practice for Collins Minneapolis office.

These individuals bring a wealth of industry knowledge and experience to service the needs of our expanding property casualty client base," said Pat Denzer, President and CEO of Collins Associates.

About Collins Associates

John B. Collins Associates is one of the largest reinsurance intermediaries in the world, and consistently ranks among the fastest growing. The privately-held company provides reinsurance and risk transfer assistance along with associated analytical services including catastrophe modeling, dynamic financial analysis and actuarial services. Collins Associates is a leader in the property & casualty, life/accident & health and agriculture/crop reinsurance segments. The company operates eight offices across the U.S., in addition to London and Bermuda. Collins Associates maintains relationships with all major reinsurers. The companys Web site is at www.jbcollins.com. For more information, contact Tom Pick, Director of Corporate Communications, at 952-820-1003 or info@jbcollins.com.

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