“We are very excited to have David join our team at Citizens Insurance and The Hanover,” said Mueller. “Among the many ways we strive to distinguish our company in the market is to provide our valued independent agent partners with ready access to an exceptionally deep and dedicated field team. With his market knowledge and experience, David will very quickly become a valuable asset to our agents and our company, as we build our partnerships over the long term.”
Jeffery joins Citizens Insurance and The Hanover from Safeco Insurance Company, where he served, most recently, as sales director for the company’s Midwest region. In this capacity, Jeffery was responsible for the design, development and implementation of strategic sales plans for both personal lines and commercial lines business, and for developing key relationships with independent agents throughout the region.
Prior to that, Jeffery served in a variety of sales and marketing positions since joining the company in 1992, including sales manager for the company’s Mid-Atlantic region and agency technology manager.
Jeffery earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
In related news, The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. also announced it has strengthened its underwriting capabilities with the appointment of Robert Collins as chief underwriting officer for the Southeast and Central regions, including the states of Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.
In this position, Collins will oversee the company’s underwriting operations in the two regions, deepening our relationships with agent partners and helping them to write more quality business. He will be based out of the company’s Dallas office—one of the markets where he has previously worked and where he has many agency relationships.
“We are committed to being the best partner for growing independent agents, by delivering to them product, underwriting and service capabilities that will help to grow their businesses,” said Robin Nicks, Central region president at The Hanover. “With that in mind, we are very excited to welcome Robert to The Hanover. His underwriting expertise and thorough knowledge of the region will make him a valuable resource to our agent partners.”
Collins comes to The Hanover from CNA Insurance Company, where he served as vice president, managing all insurance operations for the company’s Virginia territory. Prior to that, he was vice president for the Southern region of the Argonaut Insurance Company.
He also has held underwriting management positions at St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, and Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company.
The Hanover Insurance Group is the holding company for a group of insurance companies headquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts. The Hanover companies include Citizens Insurance Company of America, founded in 1915 and headquartered in Howell, Michigan, and The Hanover Insurance Company, founded in 1852, also headquartered in Worcester.