Global Benefits Group appoints new Managing Director
Global Benefits Group has announced the appointment of Jeff Herman as Managing Director of the North America Region, effective 8 November
Herman will be responsible for overseeing the international health, life, disability and travel business for the company’s corporate division and student business. He is a well-known industry veteran with leadership experience from several accident and health insurance companies.
Herman led the start-up of Liberty Mutual’s Global Accident & Health operations. Earlier in his career, he spent 23 years at AIG holding various leadership positions, including the Head of Global Accident & Health, Chief Underwriting Officer and Vice President, AIG Property and Casualty. His experience crosses both international and domestic accident, health, and travel markets.
Founder and CEO of insurtech
Prior to joining GBG, Jeff was with Willis Towers Watson/Corral Insurance Services, where he served as Founder and CEO of an insurtech start-up focused on products for micro-SMEs and trade associations.
Jeff will report directly to Chris DiSipio, Chief Executive Officer, and will be based in the Tampa, Florida area. “We are excited to welcome Jeff and believe his leadership and extensive experience in sales, underwriting, and distribution development will help us to take our North American operation to new heights,” said DiSipio.