Welcome Jencap to OAPSLO!

Jencap, represented by Julie Hawkins, Vice President, Casualty Broker, has joined OAPSLO. As one of the largest wholesale intermediaries in the United States, Jencap offers expertise in wholesale brokerage, binding authority, and program management. Their specialized divisions and affiliate companies provide niche expertise, broad market access, and nationwide influence. Jencap | Award-Winning Insurance Wholesaler &Continue reading “Welcome Jencap to OAPSLO!”

OAPSLO Board of Trustees

OAPSLO volunteers are dedicated, insightful, and knowledgeable. They ensure the specialty lines community in Ohio has a place to gather and grow professionally and personally through networking, knowledge sharing, and friendship. President Michael Moncada, CPCU, McGowan Companies Secretary/Treasurer, Past President Terry Quested, Associated Risk Managers of Ohio Agencies Trustee Tom Becker, Director in Business DevelopmentContinue reading “OAPSLO Board of Trustees”

Welcome JMI Reports to OAPSLO!

Welcome JMI Reports and Mary McGrail to OAPSLO membership! JMI Reports provides its more than 150 insurance carrier and broker clients with underwriting risk data and property risk profiles that allow for better decision-making possibilities, leading to increased efficiency and profitability. These innovative solutions enable their clients to improve loss ratios and returns on investmentContinue reading “Welcome JMI Reports to OAPSLO!”

OAPSLO’s Kenneth Kukral

By: Terry Quested, President, OAPSLO 2023/2024 Since learning the surprising and deeply sad news Ken passed away last weekend I’ve been lost for words, but as his long-time colleague and friend in the specialty lines insurance world I’m compelled to share a few things about the professional I knew. I’d met Ken in the midContinue reading “OAPSLO’s Kenneth Kukral”

Hines Ball Advisory Group

Welcome Hines Ball Advisory Group to OAPSLO! Hines Ball is a professional business advisory firm assisting Independent Insurance Agencies, no matter the size, on their business planning, perpetuation planning, or selling of their agency. Hines Ball was founded by Gary Hines and Kari Ball. Home – Hines Ball Advisory Group; Hines Ball Advisory Group: OverviewContinue reading “Hines Ball Advisory Group”

Stephen Marohn Appointed as President of Specialty Property and Casualty at The Hanover Insurance Group

The Hanover Insurance Group announced Nov. 20th it has appointed Stephen Marohn president of specialty property and casualty. In this role, he will be responsible for leading the company’s excess and surplus business, specialty industrial business, Hanover Programs, specialty general liability and Hanover Specialty Insurance Brokers. NEWS PROVIDED BY The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.  20 Nov, 2023, 10:30 ETContinue reading “Stephen Marohn Appointed as President of Specialty Property and Casualty at The Hanover Insurance Group”

Andrew Markley Elected to the OAPSLO Board of Trustees

Andrew Markley, MBA, CIC, CRM, Director of Business Development at Nationwide Brokerage Solutions was elected to the OAPSLO Board of Trustees at their Annual Meeting on Sept. 13th. He will serve a two-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2024.  Andrew is responsible for prospecting, appointing and ongoing relationship maintenance of seller groups at Nationwide Brokerage Solutions.Continue reading “Andrew Markley Elected to the OAPSLO Board of Trustees”

Michael Moncada and Zach Balk elected to the OAPSLO Board

Michael Moncada and Zach Balk were elected to the OAPSLO Board of Trustees for 2023. We are fortunate to have their strategic insight and experience to help set the direction of OAPSLO. Thank you for your leadership, passion and dedication. Michael is Managing Director, Placements and Strategic Partnerships at The McGowan Companies in Cleveland, Ohio.Continue reading “Michael Moncada and Zach Balk elected to the OAPSLO Board”

New reporting application developed by ODI

The Ohio Department of Insurance developed a new reporting application to be used beginning with reporting year 2023. The new reporting application was launched for those that wish to start entering 2023 reporting year business. Messaging on the old application has been updated to indicate as such, and also includes a link to the user guideContinue reading “New reporting application developed by ODI”