Category: Releases
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McGriff partners with clients to provide hot meals to health care heroes
December 21, 2020 McGriff’s Chattanooga office is proud to partner with three clients—Erlanger Hospital, the Public House, and Rodizio Grill—to deliver hot meals to health care workers during the holiday season as part of its 2020 Lighthouse Project. This project is a long-standing tradition of BB&T now Truist—the owner of McGriff’s parent company, Truist Insurance Holdings,…
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Read Davis, Renee Keen named to leadership positions with McGriff
September 1, 2021 Truist Insurance Holdings today announced the following two appointments to senior leadership roles at McGriff, its retail insurance business, effective immediately. Read Davis, currently President of McGriff’s Georgia region, will become CEO, McGriff Specialty and Middle Market, while Renee Keen, the business’ National Personal Lines & Small Business Practice Leader, will assume the position…
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McGriff introduces new Digital, Data & Analytics Center of Excellence
May 21, 2021 McGriff today said it has rolled out a new digital, data and analytics center of excellence, the culmination of a two-year effort designed to improve client experience and deliver new products and solutions to a growing client base. The firm’s new center of excellence will reduce the frictional costs of trading, improve…
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McGriff introduces new on-demand excess liability product for freight brokers
McGriff announces TripExcess liability product solution February 3, 2021 McGriff today announced the launch of a new insurance solution designed to allow freight brokers to purchase excess auto liability coverage online. TripExcess® is a per-shipment excess liability product that will allow shippers, 3PL/brokers and motor carriers to maintain a required $2 million auto liability limit.…
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McGriff names Dessauer new leader of West region
About the announcement January 8, 2021 McGriff announced today that Patrick Dessauer has been promoted to Regional Insurance President for McGriff’s West Region. Dessauer replaces Doug Hodo who announced his retirement earlier this month. Dessauer, a 30+ year veteran of the insurance brokerage industry, has been with McGriff since 1998. Most recently he served as…
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McGriff statement on equality, safety and justice
Stand for better June 10, 2020 At McGriff, we believe there is no place for hatred, racism or bias. We’re committed to advancing equality, respect, safety and justice. As such, we are dedicated to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We echo the comments from our parent organization’s Chairman and CEO, Kelly King. “Our nation…
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Standing with you during hurricane Dorian
Your safety is our top priority September 3, 2019 Our thoughts and prayers go out to those of you in the path of Dorian. In the midst of dangerous storm surges, strong winds and excessive rainfall, your safety is our primary concern. Please stay informed and take precautions to protect yourself, your loved ones and…
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Precept rebrands to McGriff
New name builds on more than 130 years of brand equity January 15, 2020 McGriff Insurance Services, a subsidiary of BB&T Insurance Holdings, today announced a rebranding for its California-based employee benefits firm, Precept. Precept began doing business today as “McGriff Insurance Services.” The rebranding follows the same name change for the former BB&T Insurance…
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Standing with you for hurricane Michael landfall
Staying safe October 10, 2018 As Hurricane Michael begins to batter northwest Florida, our thoughts and prayers go out to those of you in the path of this potentially catastrophic storm. A life-threatening storm surge up to 13 feet, flooding rains and destructive winds are predicted for Florida’s panhandle and Big Bend area. Please stay…