Appalachian Underwriters Welcomes New Director of Underwriting for Personal Lines

Oak Ridge, TN, July 22, 2017 --(PR.com)-- Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of the new Director of Underwriting for Personal Lines, Brad Burton, to their Oak Ridge office. In directing the development of and compliance with underwriting requirements applicable to the various programs under management, Burton will also be involved with product and pricing development in coordination with carrier partners, all to affirm AUI’s continued growth of the Personal Lines division.

As Vice President of Underwriting at a previous position in Florida, Burton brings 20 years of experience in Personal Lines insurance company operations including underwriting, business and product development, and claims administration.

“With the significant growth and expansion of our binding authority programs, we were pleased to secure a leader like Burton to take us to the next level from an underwriting and stewardship perspective. Burton’s practical and hands on experience from creating startup operations to mature portfolios will really boost our ability to respond to the market needs of our agencies,” Tagge Stroom, Department Head of Personal Lines at AUI.

Additionally, if you are a carrier, agent, or program manager looking for additional product and distribution sources, please contact either Brad Burton or Tagge Stroom directly to discuss any aspect of how AUI became a national player in Personal Lines.