July 2021
Northeast Zone Staff Promotions
Chris Tanoff, AIGRM® Zonal Lead, Northeast

AIGRM® is aligning its team structure with recent changes in the Northeast Zone. Chris Tanoff has been named AIGRM® Zonal Lead for the Northeast. In this role, Chris will be responsible for driving profitable growth through delivery of AIGRM’s underwriting, service and people strategies in New York, Boston and Philadelphia. Under Chris, Jeffrey Levans will continue as branch manager for the Mid-Atlantic region; Chris Webster will focus on the New England market; and Kerry Vitolano will continue as branch manager for greater New York. 

Clare McCarrick, East Zonal Lead, Management Liability, National Accounts

Clare McCarrick will serve as East Zonal Lead for National Accounts. Clare recently joined AIG from Willis Towers Watson where she served as the lead advisory and placement contact for a broad portfolio of large financial institutions. Prior to Willis Towers Watson, Clare served as a public company underwriter at Arch. Clare will be responsible for the development and execution of National Accounts strategies in her territory, reporting to Nora McGee. 

Tom Neufeld, East Zonal Lead, Management Liability, Corporate Accounts

Tom Neufeld has been named East Zonal Lead for Corporate Accounts. Tom joined AIG in 2006 and has held positions of increasing responsibility within Financial Lines in both New York and Boston. Most recently, Tom managed the public company team in Boston and served as the Life Sciences Practice Leader. Tom will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of Corporate Accounts strategies in the East, reporting to Steve Maggiacomo.

David Osuch, Production Specialist, Retail Property

David Osuch has been promoted to Production Specialist on the Retail Property team after spending his first 2.5 years at AIG as a Professional Associate on the Inland Marine team. He will continue his leadership role with the Philadelphia & DC Young Professional ERG in his new role.

Michelle Dillon, Regional Underwriting Manager, Private Non-Profit

Michelle Dillon has been promoted to Regional Underwriting Manager for the Private Non-Profit team in Philadelphia. She joined AIG in 2004 as a claims adjuster and has 15 years of underwriting experience with the Private Non-Profit team. 

Sean Preis, Senior Underwriter, Cyber and Professional Liability

Sean Pries has been promoted to Senior Underwriter on the Cyber and Professional Liability Team within Financial Lines. He joined AIG as an Underwriting Analyst in 2017 following completion of his Bachelor’s Degrees in Risk Management & Insurance and Legal Studies from Temple University. Sean serves as Vice President of Finance for the Young Professionals ERG and is an active member of the Women & Allies and Working Families ERGs. 

Nick Patrylak, Senior Underwriter, Private Non-Profit

Nick Patrylak has been promoted to Senior Underwriter on the Private/Non-Profit team within Financial Lines. Prior to joining AIG in 2017, Nick was a Cyber E&O Underwriter at Hiscox. Nick has a Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management & Insurance from Temple University’s Fox School of Business and a Master’s of Science in Finance from St. Joseph's University's Haub School of Business.  

Tommaso Stalletti, Senior Underwriter, Private Non-Profit

Tommaso Stalletti has been promoted to Senior Underwriter on the Private Non-Profit team within Financial Lines. He is a graduate of Temple University with a degree in Risk Management & Insurance. Tommaso is a delegate on the Women & Allies ERG. 

Brianne Gring, Underwriter, Public D&O

Brianne Gring joined the Financial Lines Public D&O team in a service role in 2018 and was recently promoted to Underwriter. She is currently the Vice President/Treasurer of the Philladelphia & DC Working Families ERG, a Women and Allies Delegate Committee member, and Spirit Committee member. After starting her early professional career in Criminal Justice, Brianne found her way to the insurance industry. 

John Cawley, Territory Underwriting Lead, Personal Accident

John Cawley has been promoted to Territory Underwriting Lead in the Personal Accident division for the Mid-Atlantic. John has more than 20 years of experience in the insurance industry. He joined AIG in 2012 as a Senior Underwriter in the Accident & Health division. Prior to joining AIG, John worked in positions in the insurance industry on both the broker and carrier sides, including Independence Blue Cross and Chubb. John has an MBA in Risk Management & Insurance from Temple University and a BA in Accounting.

Erin McCann, Associate Underwriter, AIGRM®

Erin Mccann has been promoted to Associate Underwriter on the AIG Risk Management team in Philadelphia. She joined AIG in July of 2020 as part of the AIG Academy program. Erin is a graduate of Saint Joseph’s University with a double major in Risk Management & Insurance and Business Intelligence & Analytics.

Kristian Moor, Senior Underwriter Inland Marine Construction & Equipment

Kristian Moor has been promoted to Senior Underwriter, Inland Marine Construction & Equipment. Kristian joined AIG in 2015 after graduating from Saint Joseph’s University with a Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management & Insurance and Finance. Kristian worked in both Recreational Marine and Ocean Marine before becoming an Inland Marine Underwriter. Kristian is based in the Philadelphia office and is a board member of the Young Professionals ERG. 

Derek Vandermyde, Senior Underwriter, Inland Marine Transportation & Logistics

Derek Vandermyde has been promoted to Senior Underwriter, Inland Marine Transportation & Logistics. Derek joined the National Branch Inland Marine team in 2017 as a Professional Associate. Following completion of the two-year training program he became an underwriter, continuing to focus on Inland Marine business in the wholesale market. Derek completed his CPCU and was awarded the designation in 2020.

Kira Godfred, Public Management Liability Regional Manager, Boston

Kira Godfred has been appointed Public Management Liability Regional Manager for Boston. Kira joined AIG in 2017 and has underwriting experience in both Public Management Liability and Private Non-Profit Management Liability. Most recently, Kira was a Senior Underwriter on the Public Management Liability team in New York.

Alex Patrikis, Head of Public Management Liability, Corporate and National Accounts in the Northeast

Alex Patrikis has been appointed Head of Public Management Liability for both Corporate and National Accounts in the Northeast. Alex joined AIG in 2001 and has 20 years of Management Liability underwriting experience. Most recently, Alex was Head of Public Management Liability in New York.

Natalie Belthoff, Private Non-Profit Regional Manager, New York

Natalie Belthoff has been appointed Private Non-Profit Regional Manager for New York. Natalie joined AIG in 2013, working in various roles throughout the Finance organization until joining PNP in 2016. Most recently, Natalie was the Assistant Regional Manager for Private Non-Profit in New York. 

Kim McLaughlin, Public Management Liability Regional Manager and Head of Corporate Management Liability Accounts, New York

Kim McLaughlin has been appointed Public Management Liability Regional Manager for New York and Head of Corporate Management Liability Accounts for New York. Kim joined AIG in 2013, and was a member of the Complex Casualty Coverage Litigation, Financial Lines Coverage Litigation and Complex D&O Claims Teams prior to joining the Public Management Liability Team in 2020.

John Kuhn, Public Management Liability Regional Manager and Head of National Management Liability Accounts, New York

John Kuhn has been appointed Public Management Liability Regional Manager for New York and Head of National Management Liability Accounts for New York. John joined AIG in 2015, holding underwriting roles in both Public and Private Non-Profit Management Liability during his tenure. Most recently, John was a Public Management Liability Underwriting Specialist in New York. 

Paget Holland, Head of Private Non-Profit Accounts, Northeast

Paget Holland has been appointed Head of Private Non-Profit Accounts for the Northeast. Paget has 12 years of industry experience, 10 of which have been with AIG in positions of increasing responsibility in Private Non-Profit. Most recently, Paget served as Head of Private Non-Profit in New York.  

Kathryn Crowley, Private Non-Profit Regional Manager, New York

Kathryn Crowley has been appointed Private Non-Profit Regional Manager for New York. Kathryn joined AIG in 2011 and has since held underwriting positions of increasing responsibility in Professional Liability and Management Liability. Most recently, Kathryn was an Executive Private Non-Profit Underwriter in New York.