January 29, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Freedom Specialty to write D&O insurance
New D&O Underwriter Enters the Market
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Freedom Specialty, a Scottsdale Insurance operation, is now open for business in New York and is accepting submissions for all Directors and Officers Liability related products.
Key to the success of this new venture is the leadership of Craig Landi, craig.landi@freedomspecialtyins.com, Senior Vice President. He brings 24 years of D&O experience to the position and has formed a highly specialized and experienced core team. It consists of Kenneth Fekete, kenneth.fekete@freedomspecialtyins.com, Vice President of Commercial D&O; Thomas Iorio, thomas.iorio@freedomspecialtyins.com, Vice President of Financial Institutions D&O; and Jonathan Schmiegel, jonathan.schmiegel@freedomspecialtyins.com, Underwriting Director, Commercial D&O.
“We are creating a premier D&O and E&O operation to be known as a product innovator providing expert solutions. Coupled with our strong customer service focus, it will help us reach our goal of being a market leader in specialty liability insurance,” Landi said.
Additionally, Scottsdale’s A+XV rating provides the financial strength and stability customers want and deserve. Scottsdale Insurance Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
Freedom Specialty will start in New York City, with plans to open offices in Chicago and San Francisco, Landi added. For now, he said, “We are open and ready to do business.”
To learn more about Freedom Specialty and to access downloadable forms, visit freedomspecialtyins.com, or call 212-329-6908 to speak to an underwriter.
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March 18, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Freedom Specialty Teaming with Lee & Mason Financial Services
Collaboration to write Insurance Agent and Broker professional liability coverages
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Freedom Specialty, a Scottsdale Insurance Company operation, is partnering with Lee & Mason Financial Services, Inc. to offer one of the most comprehensive programs for Insurance Agents Errors and Omissions in the marketplace.
“We are delighted to partner with an organization of the quality and strength of Freedom Specialty,” Lee & Mason Financial Services Senior Vice President Ray Wahl said. “Having the support of this program-oriented operation that also brings the customer focus and A+XV rating of Scottsdale Insurance is a tremendous opportunity for us.”
Craig Landi, Freedom Specialty Senior Vice President added, “We look forward to combining our financial strength with Lee & Mason’s underwriting expertise to effectively address the E&O needs of Property and Casualty Agents, Life/Health Agents, Wholesalers, MGA’s and Program Administrators.”
Insurance Agents E&O with limits of up to $5 million are available on either a primary or an excess basis and minimum premiums generally start around $4,000 ($7,500 in CA and TX). Coverage will be available on an admitted basis in most states.
For further information about Insurance Agents and Brokers Professional Liability coverages, contact Linda Blechman at Lee & Mason at 860-677-0500 ext 404 or visit www.leeandmason.com.
About Freedom Specialty
|Freedom Specialty is a premier New York based Scottsdale Insurance operation providing superior risk management solutions and personalized service in specialty liability insurance.
Freedom Specialty benefits from Scottsdale's A+XV rating to provide the financial strength and stability their customers expect and deserve. Scottsdale Insurance Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Visit www.freedomspecialtyins.com to learn more about Freedom Specialty, or call John Lopes at 212-329-6925.
About Lee & Mason
Lee & Mason Financial Services, Inc. is a leading provider of both Insurance Agents Errors & Omissions and Miscellaneous Professional Liability coverages. With more than 90 years of combined underwriting experience, they have the expertise to offer coverage customized to the individual needs of each insured.
Lee & Mason operates as a full-service program administrator, handling underwriting, quoting and binding, policy issuance, premium collection and complete claim reporting.
Freedom Specialty
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tf: 888-800-0147
February 10, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Freedom Specialty Opens First San Francisco Office
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Freedom Specialty, a premier New York based Scottsdale Insurance operation providing superior risk management solutions and personalized service in specialty liability insurance has opened its first branch office in San Francisco.
“To provide the specialized D&O and E&O insurance solutions our customers expect, we knew we wanted to open additional offices where our customers are based,” Freedom Specialty Senior Vice President Craig Landi said.
The San Francisco office is led by Associate Vice President Jennifer Law (Jennifer.Law@FreedomSpecialtyIns.com).
“I’m looking forward to serving our west coast customers. Being in the same time zone will make it much easier for them to get the information they need when they need it,” Law said.
To learn more about Freedom Specialty and to access downloadable forms, visit www.freedomspecialtyins.com, or call our New York office at 212-329-6900, or our San Francisco office at 415-517-6113.
About Freedom Specialty and Scottsdale Insurance Company
A wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide, Scottsdale Insurance Company (ScottsdaleIns.com) benefits from the backing of one of the largest insurance and financial service providers in the United States, an A.M. Best Rating of A+XV (superior) and a Standard & Poor’s “A” rating. Freedom Specialty is a premier New York based Scottsdale Insurance operation providing superior risk management solutions and personalized service in specialty liability insurance.
May 11, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Freedom Specialty Insurance Company names Teresa Black Commercial D&O VP
NEW YORK. –Teresa Black has recently joined Freedom Specialty Insurance Company as Commercial D&O Vice President.
“I’m very excited to be part of this growing and dynamic organization,” Black said. “I think Freedom Specialty is well positioned to take advantage of opportunities in the Commercial D&O market.”
Black has more than a decade of experience underwriting Directors and Officer Liability Insurance for Reliance National, The Hartford and most recently ACE USA. She has a BA in Economics from The State University of NY at Binghamton and a MBA with an emphasis in finance from The Stern School of Business at New York University.
“Teresa is a highly respected performer in the industry and we are thrilled to have her as part of our team,” said Freedom Specialty Senior Vice President Craig Landi.
About Freedom Specialty
Freedom Specialty Insurance Company represents a wealth of experience in Specialty Liability insurance, providing solution expertise, dynamic innovation, and decisive responsiveness to the needs of their clients. Backed by Nationwide’s® A+ XV rating. The company’s financial strength and stability allows them to serve as a vanguard in Specialty Liability lines. Visit www.freedomspecialtyins.com to learn more about Freedom Specialty.
Freedom Specialty to write D&O insurance
