Crump Hires John Landry, Expands National Property Practice

CINCINNATI, April 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Crump Insurance Services, Inc. (Crump P&C), the property & casualty division of Crump Group, Inc., the nation's largest insurance wholesaler, today announced John Landry has joined its national property practice as Senior Vice President.   This hire is part of Crump's strategic plan to increase the depth of property specialization across its nationwide network of brokers.  

Mr. Landry has over 14 years of engineering and underwriting experience, as well as several years as a wholesale broker.  He previously worked with St. Paul Companies and USF&G where he specialized in fire protection engineering and catastrophe risk management.  Mr. Landry's role at Crump will be focused on brokering large property accounts, including real estate and habitational risks.

"John is an outstanding addition to our business," said Dave Obenauer, President of Crump Insurance Services.  "His technical background as an engineer and underwriter give him an exceptional understanding of these exposures."

Mr. Landry is located in the Cincinnati area and may be reached at 513.400.6585 or [email protected].  

About Crump Insurance Services

Crump Insurance Services, Inc. (Crump P&C) is part of Crump Group, the nation's largest insurance wholesaler.  As the property & casualty insurance division of Crump Group, it is made up of Crump wholesale brokerage locations across the U.S. and in Bermuda, Five Star Specialty Programs, Target Insurance Services and Hanleigh Insurance.  Crump P&C is a market leading independent wholesale distributor of property and casualty insurance, linking an extensive network of retail brokers and agents to products provided through relationships with over 150 leading insurance carriers.  Crump P&C offers specialty underwriting capabilities, numerous in-house binding authorities, and supports the wholesale placement of a wide range of specialized commercial insurance solutions, including customized coverage for complex P&C risks.  Crump's experienced brokers serve as a single connection point for retail clients to access domestic and international insurance markets.  Acting as a program administrator for numerous P&C carriers, 5Star Specialty Programs and Target Insurance Services develop and provide specialty underwriting for commercial insurance programs – including transportation related risks, workers compensation solutions, professional liability, and more – matching insurance needs and market opportunities with the appropriate coverage.  Hanleigh Insurance creates, markets, and underwrites proprietary insurance products for highly compensated corporate, entertainment, and sports risks.  This includes underwriting for high limit disability, personal accident, special risk contingency, and other niche products.  Hanleigh provides solutions to some of the world's most successful individuals and organizations. Additional information is available at www.crumpins.com, www.5starsp.com, www.target-capital.com, and www.hanleighinsurance.com.

About Crump Group, Inc.

Crump Group, Inc. (www.crump.com) is the largest wholesale insurance distributor in the United States, and through its Ascensus division (www.ascensus.com) is the largest independent U. S. provider of recordkeeping and support services to company-sponsored retirement plans in the micro to large segments of the market.  Its Property & Casualty Insurance Services division (www.crumpins.com, www.5starsp.com, www.target-capital.com, hanleighinsurance.com) is among the largest U. S. providers of wholesale brokerage and specialty programs to the commercial property and casualty insurance industry.  Crump Life Insurance Services (www.crumplifeinsurance.com) is among the largest wholesale distributors of services that support the sale of life related insurance and annuity products.

SOURCE Crump Insurance Services, Inc.