CHICAGO — Jacobson Executive Search, the executive search and selection division of The Jacobson Group, has placed Jim Hyatt as vice president of personal lines for Arbella Insurance Group. This announcement marks the completion of the nationwide search conducted by the insurance industry’s leading human capital services firm on behalf of Arbella. Margaret Resce Milkint, managing partner of The Jacobson Group, led this successful engagement.
In his new role, Hyatt oversees the company’s personal lines group which generates more than $450 million in annual premium. He reports directly to John Donohue, chairman, president and CEO of Arbella.
"Jim has excellent leadership skills and has built strong relationships with many independent agents across the region,” said Donohue. “He will prove to be a valued member of my executive leadership team. His broad knowledge of our industry will bring much success to Arbella's personal lines business.”
A seasoned executive, Hyatt previously served as vice president and national sales director for personal lines with The Hanover Insurance Group. In this position, he led field teams, broker relationships and overall distribution strategy. His tenure at Hanover encompasses leadership roles in various other aspects of personal lines including operations, underwriting, product development and pricing. Additionally, he previously served as regional president, running Hanover’s New England territory for all lines of business. Hyatt graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
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