International insurer Global Benefits Group (GBG) has appointed Jeff Herman as managing director of the North America Region.
Herman (pictured) will be responsible for overseeing the international health, life, disability and travel business for the firm’s corporate division and student business.
He previously led the start-up of Liberty Mutual’s global accident and health operations.
Earlier in his career he spent 23 years at AIG holding various leadership positions including the head of global accident and health, chief underwriting officer and vice president at AIG Property and Casualty.
Before joining GBG, Herman was with Willis Towers Watson and Corral Insurance Services, where he was founder and CEO of an insurtech start-up focused on products for micro-SMEs and trade associations.
He will report directly to CEO Chris DiSipio and will be based in the Tampa, Florida area.
Commenting on his appointment, DiSipio said: “We are excited to welcome Jeff and believe his leadership and extensive experience in sales, underwriting, and distribution development will help us to take our North American operation to new heights.”