Industry stalwart joins Newfront

Tech-enabled insurance brokerage Newfront has announced the appointment of Jeff Simpson (pictured above) as senior vice president and property-casualty producer. Simpson has more than 20 years of experience in risk management.

“We’re thrilled to have Jeff on the team, which is growing at an incredible pace,” said Brian Hetherington, president of Newfront. “Jeff has a proven ability to discover unique solutions for his clients, and he will make a big impact here at Newfront.”

Simpson joins Newfront from Marsh, where he spent 15 years managing and building business insurance programs. He is based in the San Diego area.

“Jeff is another strong addition to our team,” said Linde Hotchkiss, executive vice president and regional managing director for Newfront’s Southwest Region. “I am really excited to have his deep expertise and client-centric ethos added to our San Diego geography.”

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Simpson will serve clients across the country, focusing primarily on the technology, life science, non-profit and manufacturing sectors.

“The service-first mentality at Newfront, coupled with its culture-based team of industry-leading experts, provides a client experience second to none,” Simpson said. “When the best people, tools, and technology come together, everyone wins. It’s an exciting time at Newfront, and I’m thrilled to be a part of it.”