Collins Adds Tim Poeton in New York Office

John B. Collins Associates today announced that Tim Poeton has joined the firm as a Vice President in their New York office.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) November 10, 2004 -- John B. Collins Associates, Inc., one of the worlds leading reinsurance intermediaries, today announced that Tim Poeton has joined the firm as a Vice President in their New York office.

In his new role, Mr. Poeton will be responsible for establishing new reinsurance brokerage client relationships as well as serving the needs of existing clients. He brings nearly 30 years of insurance and reinsurance experience, in both the London and U.S. markets, to the company. Mr. Poeton began his career at Lloyds of London; he later worked with Grieg Fester and Sedgwick Re / Guy Carpenter, and most recently specialized in the development of MGA program business as a partner at Cambridge Risk.

I am delighted to join the Collins organization, and I look forward to contributing to the continued growth of the New York office," said Mr. Poeton. Collins has an excellent reputation in the industry as a creative, dynamic, growing intermediary passionate about the success of its clients."

Tim is an outstanding addition to our New York staff," said Simon Hudson, Senior Vice President and manager of the New York office. He brings extensive knowledge and industry experience to the service of our property casualty and professional liability clients."

Were very pleased to welcome Tim on board to help us continue to grow," said Pat Denzer, President and CEO of Collins. Hell be a valuable asset for our clients as well as our organization."

About Collins
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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