Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) Opens New Office in Boca Raton, FL and Hires Marshall Gordon and Skylar Rupp

Oak Ridge, TN, December 17, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Marshall Gordon and Skylar Rupp have joined AUI to market and underwrite Workers’ Compensation for PEO Firms nationwide. Gordon and Rupp will be based out of the new Boca Raton office and will also market AUI’s other workers’ comp programs, contractors’ general liability, commercial auto, and other markets to key Florida agents. The new office and appointments of Gordon and Rupp demonstrate AUI’s commitment to expanding their product offering and market presence for their 13,000 active agency partners.

Marshall Gordon brings 20 years of insurance industry experience, most recently in the capacity of Vice President of Marketing for Guarantee Insurance Company. Skylar Rupp has 20 years of insurance industry experience, most recently as Senior Underwriter for Guarantee Insurance Company.

Contact: Marshall Gordon
813-767-4119; marshall.gordon@appund.com

Skylar Rupp
561-400-0420; skylar.rupp@appund.com

PEO WC Submissions
skylar.rupp@appund.com; Fax 888-871-7644

Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is a full service MGA and Wholesale Insurance Brokerage, providing independent agents a National outlet to multiple markets for Workers' Compensation, Commercial Specialty, and Personal Lines of insurance.

AUIs’ home office is located in Oak Ridge, TN. With Satellite Offices in: San Diego, CA • Kennesaw, GA • Altamonte Springs, FL • Boca Raton, FL • Sarasota, FL • Murfreesboro, TN.

To learn more about Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. please visit www.appund.com

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