The Hartford Names Laura Hamilton Head Of Western Division Field Sales And Underwriting For Middle And Large Commercial

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Hartford has appointed Laura Hamilton head of the Western Division for the company’s Middle and Large Commercial insurance business. Hamilton will lead the sales and underwriting operations for the company’s independent agents, brokers, and customers across 13 Western states including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. She will report to Gretchen Thompson, head of Field Operations & General Industries for Middle and Large Commercial.

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The Hartford has appointed Laura Hamilton head of the Western Division for the company’s Middle and Large Commercial insurance business. (Photo: Business Wire)

“Laura is an ideal fit for this leadership position in our Western territories having played a key role in the growth of our business in the region,” said Thompson. “Her attention to detail and keen focus on creating a culture of empowerment, collaboration and high performance has elevated our position in the market and made The Hartford a winning brand for our partners.”

With more than 23 years of industry experience, Hamilton was most recently the regional vice president of Southern California, where she worked across multiple lines of business including Large Property, Construction, Marine, and Multinational, as well as The Hartford’s Global Specialty organization, to drive profitable growth and market success on the West coast. She joined The Hartford in 2018 and resides in Redondo Beach, California.

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