Saturday, January 21, 2006

Collins Adds John Daum in New York Office

Collins Adds John Daum in New York Office

John B. Collins Associates, Inc., one of the world's leading reinsurance intermediaries, today announced that John Daum has joined the firm as a Vice President in their New York office.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) February 16, 2005 -

– John B. Collins Associates, Inc., one of the world's leading reinsurance intermediaries, today announced that John Daum has joined the firm as a Vice President in their New York office.

In his new role, Mr. Daum will be responsible for establishing new reinsurance brokerage client relationships as well as serving the needs of existing clients. He brings 25 years of insurance and reinsurance experience to the company. Mr. Daum began his career in London and later joined General Reinsurance Corporation, until 1989 when Mr. Daum joined E. W. Blanch. He was most recently at US Re.

"I am delighted to join the Collins organization, and I look forward to contributing to the continued growth of the New York office," said Mr. Daum. "Collins has an excellent reputation in the industry as a creative, dynamic, growing intermediary passionate about the success of its clients."

"John is an outstanding addition to our New York staff," said Simon Hudson, Senior Vice President and manager of the New York office. "He brings extensive knowledge and industry experience to the service of our property casualty and professional liability clients."

"We're very pleased to welcome John on board," said Pat Denzer, President and CEO of Collins. "He'll be a valuable asset for our clients as well as our organization."

About Collins

John B. Collins Associates is one of the largest reinsurance intermediaries in the world, and consistently ranks among the fastest growing. The privately-held company provides reinsurance and risk transfer assistance along with associated analytical services including catastrophe modeling, dynamic financial analysis and actuarial services. Collins is a leader in the property & casualty, life/accident & health and agriculture/crop reinsurance segments. The company operates eight offices across the U. S., in addition to London and Bermuda. Collins maintains relationships with all major reinsurers. The company's Web site is at www. jbcollins. com. For more information, contact Bob Donohoe, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, at 952-896-2481.

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