Ft. Wayne, Ind. —
Demars joined Summit Re on September 15 as VP-actuarial and underwriting. Previously, he was EVP at
“Summit Re has a successful record of balancing customer needs with insurer and reinsurer profitability objectives," says Demars. "They bring a truly consultative approach to sales and service, which is a key differentiator for them in the industry. I look forward to helping to shape the future of Summit Re in the dynamic medical excess marketplace.”
Source: Summit Re
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