KENNESAW, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Breckenridge Insurance Group realigned its property casualty insurance operations naming William A. Hildebrand as president and CEO of Breckenridge Insurance Services, its brokerage division.
Michael J. Eichhorn was also named executive vice president and COO of Breckenridge Insurance Services.
Hildebrand will identify and direct strategic initiatives and Eichhorn will manage operations.
“Bill Hildebrand has the acknowledged industry expertise, wide-ranging experience and a record of sustained results in the insurance services industry. His career includes more than 10 years in the financial services industry and 20 years in brokerage services,” said Tracey Carragher, CEO of Breckenridge Insurance Group. “Bill will introduce and drive innovation, in addition to adding new products and services that our clients have said they need in the current economic climate.”
Before joining Breckenridge, Hildebrand spent three years at wholesale broker Chartwell as executive vice president after a 20-year career at Aon Specialty Group where he was senior vice president.
“I am excited about this opportunity and committed to continuing the strong culture and pace already established within Breckenridge,” Hildebrand said. “The organization’s tempo and business sense is personified in Mike Eichhorn, and I am excited to work in partnership with him.”
Eichhorn managed International Placement Services, the St. Louis wholesale property casualty insurance brokerage which was acquired by Breckenridge Insurance Group in 2010.
“Mike brings so much to the table for our entire group,” Carragher said. “He is a terrific talent with exceptional insurance brokerage and underwriting experience matched by a proven record of strong results.” Carragher added, “We have with Mike, a professional who can play every position, which makes him the perfect person to run our day to day brokerage operations.”
“Clients want creative answers fast,” Eichhorn commented. “Our state-of-the-art operational hub is devoted to client service and unique solutions. I am committed to delivering this to all of Breckenridge’s operations and clients.”
Hildebrand will be based in Irvine, Calif. and Eichhorn will be based in St. Louis.
About Breckenridge Insurance Group:
Breckenridge Insurance Group is a specialty underwriting manager, wholesale broker, program administrator and insurance services firm with offices throughout the United States and in Australia. Additional information is available on our website, www.breckis.com.
For Information Contact:
Bill Hildebrand, president of Breckenridge Insurance Services, can be reached at 949-224-3878. His email address is bhildebrand@breckis.com.
Mike Eichhorn, chief operating officer of Breckenridge Insurance Services, can be reached at 314-725-8394 ext. 219. His email address is meichhorn@breckis.com.