Venture Programs Welcomes Diane Baker as Regional Underwriter
WEST CHESTER, PA. May 16, 2017 — Venture Programs (www.ventureprograms.com), a
national insurance program administrator, today announced the addition of Diane Baker as
regional underwriter for the company's U.S. south and central regions.
As regional underwriter, Baker will be responsible for writing new business and renewals as she promotes the company's SUITELIFE program. SUITELIFE, administered by Venture Programs, is an all-lines insurance and risk program for upscale hotels and resort properties.
Baker will concentrate on the south and central regions of the U.S., working to maintain and build new relationships with SUITELIFE agents and carriers. Before joining Venture, Baker was marketing underwriter for FCCI Insurance in Lake Mary, Fla., where she ranked as one of the top three new business writers in the state for four consecutive years. She also served as a commercial lines underwriter for CNA Insurance in Maitland, Fla., where she focused on small business. Baker began her career as a commercial lines underwriter for Erie Insurance in Erie, Pa.
“A driven insurance professional, Diane is truly an asset to our SUITELIFE team at Venture Programs. When it comes to maintaining and cultivating new business relationships, she's one of the best in the state of Florida,” said Philip J. Harvey, Venture president and founder. We are excited to have her onboard - helping us to promote and build the SUITELIFE brand in the south and central U.S.”
Baker attended Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pa., where she received a bachelor's degree in business finance. She has also earned several credentials from the Insurance Institute of America including CPCU, AU, AIC and AIS designations and a 2-20 license.
About SUITELIFE
SUITELIFE is a leading insurance provider to the hotel and resort management industry, providing specialty insurance to full-service hotels, boutique hotels, condo hotels, resorts and hotel management companies on an admitted basis across the U.S. The SUITELIFE package includes property, general liability, crime, commercial auto, liquor liability, cyber and privacy liability, umbrella liability and workers' compensation.
About Venture Programs
Venture Programs is a leading program manager that designs, underwrites and distributes industry-specific insurance packages. Based in West Chester, Pa., Venture has underwriting alliances with the world's leading carrier groups, including Old Republic, Chubb, Allied World, Hamilton, RSUI, USLI, Zurich North America, Monitor and Lloyd's of London. Founded in 1993, Venture provides specialty insurance packages for select vertical industries—including golf and country clubs, resorts, hotels, hunting and fishing lodges, and city and social clubs, as well as commercial marine and hard-to-place property risks. Visit http://www.ventureprograms.com/.
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