The Hanover confirms E&S president; reveals surety head

The Hanover has confirmed the appointment of Steven Mills as president of its excess and surplus (E&S) business – a hire first revealed by The Insurer in January – while announcing an expansion of its specialty leadership team.

Mills will help the company expand its existing E&S capabilities, including building a new retail operation for the company’s retail agent partners in a move it said is aimed at enabling more efficient placement of E&S business.

Mills most recently served as senior vice president and head for the primary casualty unit of IFG Companies. He was also at AIG for more than 13 years.

The Hanover has also promoted James Kawiecki to president of surety, a position in which he will be responsible for both contract and commercial surety. He previously served as vice president of contract surety for the company.

John Rowedder has been promoted to vice president of contract surety at The Hanover and will also continue to serve in his current role as chief underwriting officer for contract surety.

In addition, the company has added two new specialty roles. Jon Martin has joined as vice president, distribution management, professional lines. He was previously vice president, sales and distribution at Berkley FinSecure.

Christopher Zaneski has been promoted to vice president, distribution management, specialty property and casualty lines. He previously served as assistant vice president, distribution management for Hanover Specialty Industrial.

His new role focuses on developing business opportunities across the company’s specialty industrial property, marine and E&S property and casualty businesses.