BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Regions
Insurance, an affiliate of Regions Bank, announced today it has
hired David Linhardt as State Executive for Arkansas and Texas.
As State Executive, Linhardt will oversee Regions Insurance operations
in the Little Rock, Fayetteville, and Fort Smith markets in Arkansas and
the firm's Houston, Dallas, Texarkana and Waco markets in Texas. He is
responsible for maintaining key industry and recruiting relationships,
along with driving the enhancement and execution of the company's
long-term strategic initiatives within those states. Linhardt succeeds
Fred Stone who has transitioned to a business development role with
Regions Insurance.
"Dave is a seasoned executive, whose knowledge of the geography will be
invaluable to us as we execute on our client service and acquisition
strategies in Arkansas and Texas," said Regions Insurance Group,
President and CEO, Rick Ulmer.
Linhardt brings more than 25 years of experience in the insurance
industry to his new role. Before joining Regions Insurance, Linhardt was
with Travelers, CNA and most recently was Regional Vice President for
The Hartford in Dallas. He began his insurance career as a property and
casualty underwriting trainee at Kemper Insurance in 1989. He graduated
from Lindenwood University with a Bachelor's degree in Finance and an
M.B.A. in Business Administration and Management. Linhardt is on the
board of the Dallas chapter of the Insurance Industry Charitable
Foundation (IIFC), a member of the Independent Agents Association of
Dallas, and is actively involved with the charitable organizations Feed
the Children and The Vogel Alcove Foundation.
Mike Breedlove, Southeast Regional Executive, adds, "Dave's 25-plus
years of experience in the industry, his strengths in underwriting and
leadership, and his already-close working relationships with our teams
in Arkansas and Dallas make him a natural fit for this role. We are
excited to have him leading these important markets."
Regions Insurance serves customers across the country through a growing
network of offices throughout the Southeast, Texas and Indiana. In
addition to business insurance and individual insurance options, Regions
Insurance also provides employee benefits services and captive insurance
solutions.
About Regions Insurance
Regions Insurance, an affiliate of Regions Bank, is ranked among the top
35 U.S. insurance brokers. In 2016, Regions Insurance was recognized
among the top 10 fastest growing large-group employee benefit brokerages
in the U.S. with $10 million to $50 million in large-group revenue, as
presented by Employee Benefits Adviser in partnership with
business intelligence data analytics firm miEdge. Regions Insurance
offers comprehensive insurance solutions and risk management services
for businesses and individuals through more than 600 insurance
professionals. Additional information about Regions Insurance and its
products and services can be found at www.regionsinsurance.com.
About Regions Financial Corporation
Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $125 billion in assets, is
a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation's largest
full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth
management, mortgage, and insurance products and services. Regions
serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its
subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,500 banking offices
and 1,900 ATMs. Additional information about Regions and its full line
of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.
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