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North American Risk Services, Inc. Announces New Position and Hire of Director of Project Management

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ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- North American Risk Services, Inc. (NARS) has appointed Karen O’Keefe-Payne as Director of Project Management.

As the insurance industry grows and evolves, NARS has adapted and continues to set new initiatives in motion to better serve our clients and their insureds. Karen will be responsible for bringing focus and direction to all projects and coordinate with necessary departments to move them towards a successful launch.

“Karen is known for her ambition, positive attitude and ability to find solutions no matter how complex the issue. As we seek to enhance our products with new innovations, we were fortunate to have the chance to promote someone into this role who really knows NARS,” said Robert Ruryk, President and CEO. Karen welcomes the opportunity to develop this new position at NARS, “I am very excited about the growth and potential that we offer here at NARS. Hard work and learning as much as you can about a company will be rewarded.”

Karen has been in the insurance industry for close to 20 years. She started her career as an agent, then transitioned into an adjuster position at Progressive Insurance. Once at NARS, she was promoted from adjuster to Quality Assurance Analyst, Compliance & Implementation Supervisor, and most recently Client Service Manager. Originally from Ohio, she now resides in Central Florida with her family.

About NARS

North American Risk Services, Inc. (NARS) is a privately held, national third party administrator dedicated to providing comprehensive claims and insurance-related services to insurers, brokerages, managing general agencies, reinsurers, liquidation bureaus and self-insured funds. NARS prides itself on strong customer service, depth of insurance and claims knowledge, and ability to tailor every aspect of claims administration to fit client needs. With a diverse portfolio of programs across many industries and jurisdictions, NARS has dedicated units for Commercial Property, Construction Defect, General and Professional Liability, Homeowners, Transportation, Workers’ Compensation, Recovery, Special Investigations and Catastrophe Management. Please explore our web site www.narisk.com to learn more about the North American Risk Services solution.

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