(Kevin M. Strong, CEO, N2G. Source: Nationwide)
N2G Worldwide Insurance Services (Columbus, Ohio), a joint venture between major insurers Nationwide and Generali, has announced the appointment of Kevin M. Strong as its new CEO. The former Head of Multinational Business of The Hartford replaces retiring N2G CEO Bill Skapof, who led the company from its foundation in 2020.
Russ Johnston, President, Standard Commercial, E&S and Specialty, Nationwide.
“I am excited to join such a talented team and further build N2G’s brand as the preeminent provider of client-focused global program solutions,” comments Strong.
Strong takes the position with more than 20 years of industry experience across large global insurer and broker organizations and has held multiple leadership positions around the world. Most recently, he served as Head of Multinational at The Hartford, leading US-produced and incoming global program teams as well as The Hartford’s Global Insurer Network and Canada Branch operations. Prior to his role at The Hartford, Kevin served as Worldwide Director of Global Programs and Network Services at XL Catlin, leading teams in the US, Mexico, UK, Austria, India, Hong Kong and China.
Entrepreneurial Spirit and Market Knowledge
“Kevin brings a successful track record of growing multinational businesses and shares Nationwide and Generali’s commitment to the market,” says Russ Johnston, President, Standard Commercial, E&S and Specialty, Nationwide. “I’m confident that Kevin’s entrepreneurial spirit and market knowledge will help take this joint venture to the next level.”
Christian Kanu, CEO, Generali Global Corporate & Commercial.
N2G provides multinational insurance solutions, seamless services, and global capabilities for international commercial clients. The company created a first-of-its-kind underwriting platform which offers a single multi-option quote across all business lines through modern, tightly integrated systems. N2G’s platform recently won the 2023 Celent Insurance Award for Emerging and Digital Technologies.
“I am pleased to welcome Kevin as the new CEO of N2G, and I am confident that he will be able to further enhance and expand N2G’s operations,” adds Christian Kanu, CEO, Generali Global Corporate & Commercial. “Thanks to his extensive international experience in the insurance industry, Kevin will add value to our strategy of providing multinational solutions to international commercial clients as well as protect their business across the globe. I would also like to express my gratitude to Bill for his outstanding work and commitment over the years.”
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