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USG Announces Hire of Cole Quinn in Tampa, Florida
USG Insurance Services, Inc., a prominent national wholesaler and MGA, is pleased to announce the addition of Cole Quinn to its Florida office. Quinn joins the team as a Producer/Broker.
USG Announces Insurance Business America Top Specialist Broker Winners Elizabeth Pullen and Cyndi Johnston
USG Insurance Services, Inc., a prominent national wholesaler and MGA, is proud to announce that two of its specialists, Elizabeth Pullen – Environmental and Cyndi Johnston – Transportation, have been named winners of Insurance Business America’s 2026 Top Specialist Brokers. This recognition highlights brokers across the industry who demonstrate exceptional expertise, leadership, and dedication within their specialty areas.
USG Insurance Services Announces Jennifer Kessel Named to Insurance Business America 2026 Elite Women List
USG Insurance Services, Inc. (USG) is proud to announce that Jennifer Kessel, Chief Operations Officer, has been recognized as one of the 2026 Elite Women in Insurance by InsuranceBusiness America. The annual award honors outstanding women who are making a significant impact on the insurance industry through leadership, innovation, and dedication to advancing the profession.
USG Insurance Services’ Becca Faust Recognized as a 2026 Elite Woman in Insurance
USG Insurance Services, Inc. (USG) is proud to announce that Becca Faust, EVP: Regional Manager, has been recognized as one of the 2026 Elite Women in Insurance by Insurance Business America. The annual recognition highlights women across the insurance industry who demonstrateexceptional leadership, industry expertise, and meaningful contributions to their organizations and the broader marketplace.
USG Insurance Services Announces Promotion of Becca Faust to Regional Manager
USG Insurance Services is pleased to announce the promotion of Becca Faust to EVP: Regional Manager, recognizing her strong leadership, operational excellence, and consistent contributions to the organization’s growth and performance.
USG Announces Integration of AAU Brand into USG Specialty as Part of 25th Anniversary Milestone
USG, a national wholesale insurance brokerage and managing general agent, announced today a strategic brand evolution as part of its 25th anniversary celebration. To align the organization under one unified and strengthened identity, the AAU brand will be merged into USG and reintroduced as USG Specialty, effective immediately.
USG Announces Hire of Diane Butcher in our PA2 Office
USG Insurance Services, Inc., a prominent national wholesaler and MGA, is pleased to announce the addition of Diane Butcher to the team. Diane joins USG as an Associate Producer/Broker, bringing more than 20 years of experience across commercial and personal lines insurance, agency ownership and operations, underwriting submission management, and client service support.
USG Announces Hire of John Kendall in Michigan
USG Insurance Services, Inc., a prominent national wholesaler and MGA, is pleased to announce the addition of John Kendall to their Michigan office. John joins the team as a Producer/Broker, bringing more than twenty years of experience across insurance, financial services, sales leadership, and regional distribution growth.
USG Announces Hire of Melissa Torres in Tampa, FL
USG Insurance Services, Inc., a prominent national wholesaler and MGA, is pleased to announce the addition of Melissa Torres to their Tampa, Florida office. Melissa joins the team as a Producer/Broker, bringing two years of experience in commercial property and casualty insurance, along with a strong background in customer service, team leadership, and client relations.
USG Announces Hire of Katelyn Hrubetz in Canonsburg, PA
USG Insurance Services, Inc., a prominent national wholesaler and MGA, is pleased to announce the addition of Katelyn Hrubetz to their Canonsburg, Pennsylvania office. Katelyn joins the team as an Operations assistant, bringing experience in administrative support, laboratory operations, and event coordination.
USG Announces Retirement of CTO Gregg Gualtieri and Hire of Dan Ringer in Canonsburg, PA
USG Insurance Services, Inc., a prominent national wholesaler and MGA, is honoring Gregg Gualtieri as he prepares to retire at the end of December 2025.
USG Announces Hire of Isela Boteo in Pomona, CA
USG Insurance Services, Inc., a prominent national wholesaler and MGA, is pleased to announce the addition of Isela Boteo to their Pomona, California office. Isela joins the team as a Producer/Broker, bringing over 20 years of experience in Workers’ Compensation and Commercial Insurance.
USG Announces Hire Jeremy Hernandez in Houston, TX
USG Insurance Services, Inc., a prominent national wholesaler and MGA, is pleased to announce the addition of Jeremy Hernandez to its Houston, Texas office. Hernandez joins the team as a Producer/Broker.
USG Insurance Services, Inc. To Attend IACON25 in Columbus, Ohio
USG Insurance Services, Inc. is pleased to announce its participation in IACON25, hosted by the Ohio Insurance Agents Association. The event will take place October 7–8, 2025, in Columbus, OH, and focuses on empowering independent agents to become smarter, sharper, and more competitive in today’s insurance marketplace.
USG to Attend the 98th Annual Pittsburgh I-Day
USG Insurance Services, Inc., a leading national wholesaler and managing general agent (MGA), is pleased to announce that several of its team members will be attending the 98th Annual Pittsburgh I-Day on October 7, 2025. The event will take place at the Rivers Casino in downtown Pittsburgh, PA.
USG Representatives to Attend 2025 AHAA Fall Expo & Conference in Aurora, Colorado
USG Insurance Services, Inc., a leading national wholesaler and managing general agent (MGA), is pleased to announce that two of its key team members, Cyndi Johnston and Bob Reardon, will be attending the 2025 AHAA Fall Expo & Conference. The event will be held at the Gaylord Rockies Resort in Aurora, Colorado, from September 28 through October 1.
USG Insurance Services, Inc. Connects with Agents at IIANC’s InsurEXPO25
USG Insurance Services, Inc., a leading national wholesaler and managing general agent (MGA), is participating in InsurEXPO25, hosted by the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina (IIANC). The event is being held September 25–26 at the Benton Convention Center in downtown Winston-Salem, NC.
USG Announces Hire of Shannon Smith in Senoia, GA
USG Insurance Services, Inc. is excited to announce that Shannon Smith has joined the company as an Associate Producer/Broker in its Georgia office. Smith will be working under the leadership of Bob Reardon, Director of National Business Development.
USG Insurance Services Named a Top Insurance Employer for 2025 by Insurance Business America
USG Insurance Services, Inc., a national wholesale broker and managing general agent (MGA), is proud to announce that it has been named one of Insurance Business America’s (IBA) Top Insurance Employers of 2025.
USG Announces Team Members Attending the 2025 Gamma Iota Sigma Leadership Symposium, Aug 7-8, 2025
USG Insurance Services, Inc., a prominent national wholesaler and MGA, is pleased to announce its participation in the 2025 Gamma Iota Sigma Leadership Symposium, taking place August 7–8, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Columbus in Columbus, OH.
