Capital Insurance Group Appoints Todd Eckert as Agency Development Manager for Southern California

MONTEREY, Calif., June 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital Insurance Group® (CIG), the leading regional property and casualty insurer serving the Western U.S., has announced the appointment of Todd Eckert to the position of Agency Development Manager for the Ventura Territory in Southern California. Eckert, replacing the retiring John Higbee after 14 years of service, will provide a vital point of contact for CIG appointed agencies throughout the region and will focus on developing effective planning, training and support solutions.

"Todd has devoted his extensive professional career to enhancing and streamlining business processes; and we welcome his contributions in helping to advance CIG as the regional carrier of choice," said Bruce Ostrem, CIG Regional Field Executive for Southern California.

Eckert has an extensive background in improving production and profit for national and regional P&C carriers in a variety of roles, including as an underwriter, e-business marketing manager, product and portfolio manager, and agency manager. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Hanover College. 

With the addition of Eckert, CIG's Southern California Regional Team is continuing its efforts to maximize agency compensation and ease of doing business for all CIG appointed Independent Agents' Agri-Business, Personal Lines and Commercial Lines account needs.

About Capital Insurance Group

Capital Insurance Group® (CIG) is the leading regional property and casualty insurer serving the Western U.S. since 1898. CIG insures Personal Auto, Homeowners, Farmowners, Condo Owners, Vacation Property, Renters, Apartment Building Owners, and many kinds of Commercial and Agricultural Auto and Property. The more-than-115-year-old company is rated "A" (Excellent) by A.M. Best, the independent financial monitor of the insurance industry. CIG manages personal, business, and agriculture risks underwritten by its affiliate companies: California Capital Insurance Company, Eagle West Insurance Company, Nevada Capital Insurance Company, and Monterey Insurance Company. Types of policies may vary from state to state. For more information, please visit www.CIGinsurance.com

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SOURCE Capital Insurance Group