ACQUIS EXPANDS TEAM WITH THREE NEW APPOINTMENTS - Insurance News | InsuranceNewsNet

InsuranceNewsNet — Your Industry. One Source.™

Sign in
  • Subscribe
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contact
Home Now reading Newswires
Topics
    • Advisor News
    • Annuity Index
    • Annuity News
    • Companies
    • Earnings
    • Fiduciary
    • From the Field: Expert Insights
    • Health/Employee Benefits
    • Insurance & Financial Fraud
    • INN Magazine
    • Insiders Only
    • Life Insurance News
    • Newswires
    • Property and Casualty
    • Regulation News
    • Sponsored Articles
    • Washington Wire
    • Videos
    • ———
    • About
    • Meet our Editorial Staff
    • Advertise
    • Contact
    • Newsletters
  • Exclusives
  • NewsWires
  • Magazine
  • Newsletters
Sign in or register to be an INNsider.
  • AdvisorNews
  • Annuity News
  • Companies
  • Earnings
  • Fiduciary
  • Health/Employee Benefits
  • Insurance & Financial Fraud
  • INN Exclusives
  • INN Magazine
  • Insurtech
  • Life Insurance News
  • Newswires
  • Property and Casualty
  • Regulation News
  • Sponsored Articles
  • Video
  • Washington Wire
  • Life Insurance
  • Annuities
  • Advisor
  • Health/Benefits
  • Property & Casualty
  • Insurtech
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Editorial Staff

Get Social

  • Facebook
  • X
  • LinkedIn
Newswires
Newswires RSS Get our newsletter
Order Prints
October 11, 2025 Newswires
Share
Share
Post
Email

ACQUIS EXPANDS TEAM WITH THREE NEW APPOINTMENTS

States News Service

The following information was released by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA):

Author

Lynsey Walden or Rubie Barker

Peter Austin, Shawn ONeill and Thomas Griffith have been appointed as Vice Presidents of Business Development

Specialist insurance provider to the equipment finance industry Acquis has strengthened its team with the appointments of Peter Austin, Shawn ONeill and Thomas Griffith as Vice Presidents of Business Development.

Based in Philadelphia, the three will each lead sales activity across U.S. regions Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, Midwest and Southwest supporting Acquis' continued growth and ensuring its specialist solutions deliver value to lessors, funders and their customers.

Peter Austin will cover the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast territories, bringing nearly two decades of experience at Siemens Financial Services. With expertise across the financial services sector, automotive and IT, Peter will focus on driving regional growth and supporting clients with innovative, value-added insurance solutions.

Shawn ONeill will lead business development in the Midwest and joins Acquis with a strong background in strategic sales, having held senior positions including Strategic Sales Manager at North Star Leasing and Enterprise Account Executive at LANStatus

In the Southwest, Thomas Griffith brings a wealth of experience from his career in the asset finance and leasing industry, including senior roles at DLL, Siemens, and nearly 19 years at Phillips Medical Capital as Vice President of Business Development.

The appointments mark a significant step in Acquiss continued growth in North America. Working alongside the existing team, Peter, Shawn and Thomas will lead sales activity in their respective territories.

Nick Leader, CEO of Acquis, commented: We are delighted to welcome Peter, Shawn, and Thomas to the Acquis team in the U.S. Their combined expertise in leasing and insurance strengthens our commitment to delivering even greater value to lessors across the asset finance industry. With a growing presence in this dynamic market, we are focused on helping our partners unlock new revenue opportunities, enhance customer service, and reduce portfolio risk through tailored equipment insurance solutions. This investment in talent demonstrates our belief in the strong growth potential of the U.S market and our determination to support lessors in driving sustainable performance and long-term success.

For more information about Acquiss innovative insurance solutions, visit here.

About Acquis

Established in 2009, Acquis has been providing insurance products and services to the global finance and leasing industry for over a decade. Acquis in-depth knowledge of the equipment finance market helps it build long term relationships with its clients, which deliver sustainable results.

Acquis is part of NSM Insurance Group, a global leader in speciality insurance with more than $1.6 billion in premium across 25+ niche insurance programs across the globe (or around the world). For more than 30 years, NSM has been committed to delivering industry-specific insurance programs for both commercial markets and consumer insurance that meet unique coverage needs.

Older

A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR: TRUMP AND IDAHO REPUBLICANS INSIST ON MAKING HEALTH CARE UNAFFORDABLE

Newer

REPUBLICANS COULD HIKE YOUR HEALTH PREMIUM BY $1,000

Advisor News

  • Guaranteed income streams help preserve assets later in retirement
  • Economic pressures make boomerang living the new normal
  • Pay or Die: The scare tactics behind LA County’s Measure ER tax increase
  • How to listen to what your client isn’t saying
  • Strong underwriting: what it means for insurers and advisors
More Advisor News

Annuity News

  • Guaranteed income streams help preserve assets later in retirement
  • MassMutual turns 175, Marking Generations of Delivering on its Commitments
  • ALIRT Insurance Research: U.S. Life Insurance Industry In Transition
  • My Annuity Store Launches a Free AI Annuity Research Assistant Trained on 146 Carrier Brochures and Live Annuity Rates
  • Ameritas settles with Navy vet in lawsuit over disputed annuity sale
More Annuity News

Health/Employee Benefits News

  • FACT CHECK: ASHLEY HINSON VOTED TO SPIKE HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS, CUT VA FUNDING WHILE HER NET WORTH IN CONGRESS SOARED
  • Judge rules some evidence admissible in Luigi Mangione murder case
  • New cap on split costs for patients
  • Researchers from University of South Carolina Provide Details of New Studies and Findings in the Area of Opioids (Trends in Medicaid managed care benefits for opioid use disorder treatment, 2015-2019): Opioids
  • State lawmakers push bill to stop insurance termination based on genetic tests
More Health/Employee Benefits News

Life Insurance News

  • Best’s Market Segment Report: AM Best Revises Outlook on France’s Non-Life Insurance Segment to Stable from Negative, Reflecting Top-line Growth, Technical Profitability
  • Pacific Life Launches New Flagship Variable Universal Life Insurance Product
  • NAIFA launches “NAIFA Cares” initiative to help build long-term financial security for children
  • The fiduciary standard for life insurance is here
  • GenAI: Moving to the forefront of claims management
More Life Insurance News

- Presented By -

NEWS INSIDE

  • Companies
  • Earnings
  • Economic News
  • INN Magazine
  • Insurtech News
  • Newswires Feed
  • Regulation News
  • Washington Wire
  • Videos

FEATURED OFFERS

Why Blend in When You Can Make a Splash?
Pacific Life’s registered index-linked annuity offers what many love about RILAs—plus more!

Life moves fast. Your BGA should, too.
Stay ahead with Modern Life's AI-powered tech and expert support.

Bring a Real FIA Case. Leave Ready to Close.
A practical working session for agents who want a clearer, repeatable sales process.

Discipline Over Headline Rates
Discover a disciplined strategy built for consistency, transparency, and long-term value.

Press Releases

  • JP Insurance Group Launches Commercial Property & Casualty Division; Appoints Joe Webster as Managing Director
  • Sequent Planning Recognized on USA TODAY’s Best Financial Advisory Firms 2026 List
  • Highland Capital Brokerage Acquires Premier Financial, Inc.
  • ePIC Services Company Joins wealth.com on Featured Panel at PEAK Brokerage Services’ SPARK! Event, Signaling a Shift in How Advisors Deliver Estate and Legacy Planning
  • Hexure Offers Real-Time Case Status Visibility and Enhanced Post-Issue Servicing in FireLight Through Expanded DTCC Partnership
More Press Releases > Add Your Press Release >

How to Write For InsuranceNewsNet

Find out how you can submit content for publishing on our website.
View Guidelines

Topics

  • Advisor News
  • Annuity Index
  • Annuity News
  • Companies
  • Earnings
  • Fiduciary
  • From the Field: Expert Insights
  • Health/Employee Benefits
  • Insurance & Financial Fraud
  • INN Magazine
  • Insiders Only
  • Life Insurance News
  • Newswires
  • Property and Casualty
  • Regulation News
  • Sponsored Articles
  • Washington Wire
  • Videos
  • ———
  • About
  • Meet our Editorial Staff
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Newsletters

Top Sections

  • AdvisorNews
  • Annuity News
  • Health/Employee Benefits News
  • InsuranceNewsNet Magazine
  • Life Insurance News
  • Property and Casualty News
  • Washington Wire

Our Company

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Meet our Editorial Staff
  • Magazine Subscription
  • Write for INN

Sign up for our FREE e-Newsletter!

Get breaking news, exclusive stories, and money- making insights straight into your inbox.

select Newsletter Options
Facebook Linkedin Twitter
© 2026 InsuranceNewsNet.com, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • InsuranceNewsNet Magazine

Sign in with your Insider Pro Account

Not registered? Become an Insider Pro.
Insurance News | InsuranceNewsNet