Amynta Appoints Bob James as Executive Vice-President of Managing General Agencies

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Mar 04, 2019, 07:30 ET

NEW YORK, March 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Amynta Group, an industry leading group of warranty, managing general agent (MGA) and specialty risk companies, today announced that Bob James has been appointed Executive Vice-President, Managing General Agencies. Bob will report to Stuart Hollander, Chief Executive Officer of The Amynta Group.

Bob joins Amynta with a 30-year career in the insurance sector. Bob's experience spans marketing, sales, operations, technology, underwriting, business segment and company management. Most recently, Bob held a variety of positions at QBE Insurance, including Global Transformation Director, Chief Operating Officer for their North American Business, and President of the North American Standard Lines Property and Casualty portfolio. Bob's responsibilities included oversight of the $1-billion premium revenue MGA segment.

"Bob brings invaluable Property and Casualty expertise and relationships that will enable us to expand and enhance carrier opportunities. He will partner with our executive leadership team and MGA leaders to ensure effective business strategy and the maximization of underwriting results," said Hollander.

Through regional insurance agents and service providers, Amynta's MGA businesses distribute bespoke coverage, loss control and claims services. Key lines of business cover workers' compensation, contractor liability as well as other insurance and title products.

"Amynta has an exciting MGA business offering. I look forward to partnering with the talented leadership team to deliver best in class service to our customers," said James.

About The Amynta Group
The Amynta Group is an industry leading group of warranty, managing general agent and specialty risk companies. This collection of professionals and firms provides warranty and services contracts for the automotive, consumer products and specialty equipment industries, among others, and administers niche workers' compensation and contractor liability coverage in North America, Europe and Australia. The Amynta name is derived from antiquity and means "protector," which underscores the company's focus and commitment to bringing industry leading products and services to its wide range of clients and customers. Amynta plans to invest in growing and maintaining its market leading position with a focus on ensuring a high performing work culture, product innovation and market expansion. For more information, please visit amyntagroup.com.

SOURCE The Amynta Group