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In the news release, Specialty Program Group Strengthens Wholesale Professional Liability Expertise with Appointment of Victoria Dearing, issued 03-Nov-2026 by Specialty Program Group over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that changes have been made. The complete, corrected release follows, with additional details at the end:

Specialty Program Group Strengthens Wholesale Professional Liability Expertise with Appointment of Victoria Dearing

• Dearing brings more than 45 years of insurance industry experience, including extensive expertise in professional liability, allied health, cyber and complex specialty risks.
• Her appointment expands SPG ExecuPro's professional liability expertise and strengthens the specialized brokerage capabilities available to retail partners through SPG Wholesale.

CHICAGO, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Specialty Program Group LLC (SPG), a leading operator of specialty insurance distribution, underwriting and consulting businesses, today announced the appointment of Victoria "Vicky" Dearing as Senior Vice President of SPG ExecuPro, the Executive & Professional Liability solution within SPG Wholesale. Dearing brings more than 45 years of insurance industry experience, including over three decades specializing in professional liability, and extensive experience developing coverage solutions for complex and hard-to-place risks.

She previously served as Senior Vice President and Managing Broker of a national brokerage firm. Her expertise spans professional liability, cyber, management liability, medical malpractice and complex specialty risks. Throughout her career, she has led specialty brokerage teams, developed insurance programs and contributed to industry education, including serving as an adjunct professor at the University of Texas at Dallas. She holds five professional insurance designations and has received industry recognition from Insurance Business America.

"Vicky's addition to SPG ExecuPro is a defining moment for our team," said Amanda Sedliak, President of SPG ExecuPro. "Her depth of technical expertise across professional liability, allied health, and cyber, combined with her reputation for tackling the most complex and unusual risks in the market makes her exactly the kind of talent that elevates our value to retail partners and clients alike. We are fortunate to have someone of her caliber, and I look forward to the impact she will have on our producers and our business."

Dearing's appointment adds specialized expertise to SPG ExecuPro's existing capabilities in Management Liability, Professional Liability, Medical Malpractice and Cyber Liability. As part of SPG Wholesale, ExecuPro provides retail brokers with access to specialty markets, experienced professionals and tailored coverage solutions across a broad range of industries and professional exposures.

"I'm incredibly excited to be joining the SPG ExecuPro team and begin this next chapter of my career," said Victoria Dearing, Senior Vice President of SPG ExecuPro. "One of the things I value most about this industry is the relationships I've built over the years, and I'm especially looking forward to reconnecting with the retail agents I've worked with for more than two decades, meeting new partners, and continuing to find solutions for the complex and unusual risks that make this business so interesting."

About Specialty Program Group

Specialty Program Group LLC (SPG) is a leading specialty platform headquartered in Chicago, IL, with a diverse portfolio of specialty insurance operations spanning underwriting management, digital solutions, wholesale and specialty retail brokerage, and insurance services. SPG has a track record of scaling industry leading businesses by providing access to business resources, technology and process efficiency, capital and investment, deep carrier relationships, and a broad distribution network. Visit specialtyprogramgroup.com to learn more about how SPG can help you scale your specialty business.

About SPG ExecuPro

SPG ExecuPro is the Executive & Professional Liability solution within SPG Wholesale, a division of Specialty Program Group (SPG). ExecuPro specializes in Management Liability, Professional Liability/Errors & Omissions, Medical Malpractice and Cyber Liability, providing retail brokers with access to specialty insurance markets and experienced professionals who develop tailored solutions for complex risks. For more information, visit specialtyprogramgroup.com/wholesale/execupro/.

CONTACT:
SPG Media: Lea Prses
lea.prses@specialtyprogramgroup.com

Correction: The first sentence of the second paragraph has been revised. 

SOURCE Specialty Program Group