SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 29, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- 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 www.freedomspecialtyins.com, or call 212-329-6908 to speak to an underwriter.