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Falvey Insurance expands cargo underwriting team

Falvey Insurance Group, which specializes in marine and cargo risks, has announced several changes to its senior leadership, cargo underwriting team and Board of Directors.

The company has strengthened its cargo underwriting team with the appointments of Max Reilly and Dylan Edelson as Assistant Vice Presidents, Underwriting.

Both have backgrounds in cargo and marine underwriting gained through experience with major international insurers. In their new positions, they will work with Falvey’s carrier partners and brokers on complex risks and cases requiring timely underwriting decisions, according to the company.

Meanwhile, Rob Bell joined Falvey Insurance Group as Chief Financial Officer on October 19th. Before joining Falvey, Bell served as Chief Financial Officer at PMA Companies. He previously held a finance leadership role at Travelers, overseeing a division that included inland and ocean marine insurance. He brings to his role more than 25 years of experience in property and casualty insurance finance.

Mike Edwards has moved into the role of Chief Investment Officer, taking responsibility for Falvey’s investment activities. Edwards joined the company in 2000 and became Chief Financial Officer in 2003. Julie Hencler has also taken on an expanded role, having been promoted to Executive Vice President, Group Finance.

She has been involved in leading the company’s finance operations since 2005 and will now oversee its day-to-day financial management.