MSIG USA Names Laura Meade as Central Region Distribution Leader

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Jul 07, 2025, 08:43 ET

NEW YORK, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MSIG USA today announced the appointment of Laura Meade as Central region distribution leader, continuing the company's investment in regional leadership to advance broker engagement and client growth strategies. Meade will report to Joseph Fitzpatrick, head of distribution for MSIG USA.

Meade brings 18 years of experience spanning risk management, brokerage, and enterprise insurance leadership. Most recently, she served as director of risk management at Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), where she led the company's insurance programs and played a key role in enterprise risk and cyber incident response planning. She previously worked as a casualty broker at Marsh in Chicago.

"Laura Meade brings a unique combination of client perspective, brokerage expertise, and operational depth," said Fitzpatrick. "She understands the Central region's dynamics and has a strong ability to connect our underwriting strengths to the needs of brokers and clients alike."

At MSIG USA, Meade will focus on strengthening broker and client partnerships across the Central region, identifying regional opportunities for growth, and aligning distribution initiatives with the company's broader specialty insurance strategy.

Meade holds a Bachelor of Arts in insurance, finance, and economics from Illinois State University's Katie School of Insurance and an MBA in risk management from Loyola University Chicago.

About MSIG USA

MSIG USA is the marketing term used to refer to MSIG Holdings (U.S.A.), Inc. ("MSIGH"), its insurance subsidiaries, and their managers. MSIGH's insurers are Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company of America, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance USA Inc., and MSIG Specialty Insurance USA Inc. The insurers are managed by Mitsui Sumitomo Marine Management (U.S.A.), Inc. and MSIG Insurance Services, Inc. MSIGH is a subsidiary of MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc., one of the world's top P&C carriers with a 350-year heritage, A+, Class 15 ratings, and a global reach that spans 40+ countries and regions. Within Asia, MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. is represented in all ASEAN markets as well as in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, China, Korea, India and Taiwan. It is the top non-life regional insurance provider in ASEAN based on gross written premiums. MSIG USA brings the financial strength, underwriting expertise, exceptional claims management, global footprint, and innovation necessary to offer commercial insurance solutions that address unique risks businesses face in today's market. Its nationwide network of over 500 professionals enables them to provide responsive and personalized service for their clients. The US-based insurance subsidiaries are admitted in all P&C lines in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Not all insurers do business in all jurisdictions. Actual coverage is subject to the language of the policies as issued. To learn more, visit www.msigusa.com.