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New York-based Mercator Risk Services, a newly formed, independent wholesale insurance broker, has added Michael Connelly as senior vice president and manager of the Midwest Casualty practice.

Prior to joining Mercator, Connelly was vice president of American Wholesale Insurance Group (AmWINS), responsible for all aspects of the marketing and placement of general liability and umbrella/excess liability insurance programs for retail brokerage clients. Before entering the wholesale insurance sector, Connelly was a national retail broker with a proven track record and long-standing customer relationships, according to Mercator’s written statement.

“Michael’s extensive background in building relationships with retail brokers as well as insurers allows us to compete and grow immediately in the Midwest,” said President and CEO Christopher Treanor. “His ability to analyze complex insurance challenges and develop viable and cost-effective coverage solutions makes him the ideal person to lead our Midwest Casualty practice.”

Mercator is an independent insurance wholesaler based in New York
that provides wholesale and specialty insurance solutions for mid- to large-sized retail insurance brokers through a team-based business model for wholesale insurance placements.

For more information, go to or call 877.856.RISK.

Source: Mercator Risk Services

Topics Agencies Insurance Wholesale Casualty