PHILADELPHIA – June 11, 2007 – ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group of Companies, today announced that Nikole VanderKlok has been named Branch Manager of its Tampa, Fla. office. Ms. VanderKlok will work closely with insurance brokers and clients in Florida to cultivate relationships and expand ACE USA’s local presence. She also will manage distribution, product sales and marketing, and producer relationships throughout the state. Ms. VanderKlok will report to Rob Huber, Senior Vice President and Regional Executive Officer for ACE USA’s Southeast Region.
“We are excited to have Nikole join the ACE USA Regional Operations team in Florida,” said Mr. Huber. “Nikole’s breadth of experience across the brokerage community and as a buyer of insurance provides a sound foundation for her to impact our business. Her appointment affirms our commitment to our clients and brokers in the Florida marketplace.”
Ms. VanderKlok has 17 years of experience in the insurance industry and most recently served as Risk Manager for BayCare Health System, Inc. in Clearwater, Fla., where she was responsible for managing the placement and administration of nearly all of the organization’s risk management needs. She also has held senior brokerage positions in Tampa with Burns & Wilcox, Ltd. and Stewart Smith Group (now AmWINS), as well as various brokerage, production and management positions with retail insurance agencies. Ms. VanderKlok has a bachelor’s degree in management and organizational development from Spring Arbor College and a master’s degree in communications from Grand Valley State University. She also holds a Florida Property & Casualty agent’s license.
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ACE USA is the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group of Companies, headed by ACE Limited (NYSE: ACE), and is rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company and A+ (Strong) by Standard & Poor’s. ACE USA, through its underwriting companies, provides insurance products and services throughout the U.S. Additional information on ACE USA and its products and services can be found at www.ace-ina.com. The ACE Group of Companies provides insurance and reinsurance for a diverse group of clients around the world.
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