Anthony J. Montimurro Joins First Fidelity Brokerage as Executive Vice President

New York, NY, October 17, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Anthony J. Montimurro has joined First Fidelity Brokerage, Inc. as executive vice president, it was announced by Eugene B. Podokshik, principal and CEO of the firm, a leading property and casualty insurance, risk management and employee benefits insurance broker.

As EVP, Montimurro will be responsible for structuring, overseeing and managing the Education, Public Entity and Not-For-Profit practices at First Fidelity.

Montimurro is a licensed property and casualty broker with 38 years of experience. Prior to joining First Fidelity, he served in management and production positions for Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services in the tri-state region. Previously, he was with Marsh & McLennan’s Agency Group and USI. He also was a producer and manager with Liberty Mutual Insurance.

Montimurro specializes in the management and servicing of major accounts for colleges and universities, public entities and institutions, religious and not-for-profit organizations as well as large commercial accounts with an emphasis on alternative markets, self-insurance, and risk management products and concepts, along with traditional insurance programs.

Montimurro has lectured on risk management at several colleges and universities, including Cornell University and Ithaca College, as well as speaking before numerous industry and trade associations.

He served in the US Army in Vietnam where he received several awards and medals including two Bronze Stars. He is a graduate of New York University with a BA in political science. Montimurro lives in Stamford, Ct.

Founded in 1994, First Fidelity Brokerage is a leading property and casualty insurance, risk management and employee benefits insurance broker. First Fidelity is headquartered in New York City and has a niche specialization in real estate, construction, education, not-for-profit, healthcare, financial services and technology.