Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company Expands Entertainment Division

NOVATO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company announces the appointment of two entertainment veterans with extensive agency, risk management, and claims experience. These key additions will further enhance Fireman’s Fund’s entertainment team who have led the industry in insuring film, TV, and live music for close to a century.

Terry Rybickihas been named the new head of Entertainment Distribution and Agency Management. Terry, a Fireman's Fund veteran, will have overall responsibility for agent and broker relationships and will be solely dedicated to the Entertainment business with national responsibilities. Terry brings over 15 years of P&C sales leadership experience with a record of success in sales growth and profit contributions.

Ian Gallowayjoins Fireman's Fund as the head of Entertainment Claims and Risk Services effective January 17. Ian brings deep industry experience with over 25 years of claims experience, focused on Entertainment, Sports and Contingency coverages with both U.S. and global experience. He is also a founding member and past president of NACA (North American Contingency Association).

The addition of Terry and Ian complement the industry leading underwriting team led by Wendy Diaz, a 30 year Entertainment veteran with experience in all aspects of film, TV, and live production, and Martin Ridgers, also a 25 year Entertainment veteran and founding member of NACA, who joined the Division in July of last year to provide greater visibility and focus in New York and London.

“As we begin 2012, we are positioned to further build on the strength of our Entertainment business and our brand. One way we are growing and investing in our Entertainment business is by adding exceptional talent,” said Lauren Bailey, vice president of Fireman’s Fund’s Entertainment Division.

Fireman’s Fund is the recognized leader in insuring the entertainment industry, a specialty business that includes film and television productions, television commercials, documentaries and musical artists. With close to a century of history, the Entertainment division at Fireman’s Fund is dedicated to helping producers, studios and musical artists achieve the artistic results they are seeking, yet also ensure the safety of all productions. Its dedicated team of insurance professionals includes specialized underwriters and loss control experts who each average more than 20 years of experience in the entertainment field.

About Fireman’s FundInsurance Company

Founded in 1863, Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company is a premier property and casualty insurance company providing personal and commercial insurance products backed by industry-leading claims and risk management solutions. Fireman’s Fund is a leader in high-net-worth, entertainment, and green insurance. Since 2004, it has donated more than $28 million in grants to local fire departments across the U.S. as part of its commitment to safer communities. Fireman’s Fund is a member of the Allianz Group, one of the world’s largest providers of property and casualty insurance, ranked 27th on Fortune’s Global 500 list of the world’s largest corporations. For additional information, visit www.firemansfund.com.

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