Zena Nucifora Joins South Western Group As Senior Underwriter

Former Senior Vice President Underwriting at a Specialist MGA brings significant experience and passion for specialty and niche products.

March 10, 2014 (Toronto, ON) – South Western Insurance Group Limited (South Western), Canada’s leading Wholesale Insurance Intermediary/Managing General Agent, today announced that Zena Nucifora has joined the Company as Senior Underwriter.  In this role, Zena will lead the development of a Specialty Casualty team supporting the Canadian hospitality and leisure marketplace.

Zena has spent the majority of her 30+ year career in various Underwriting and Leadership Capacities with MGAs.

“I am very pleased that Zena has joined our team.  Her specialty expertise will be a valuable addition to South Western,” said John Barclay, President and CEO, South Western.  “Zena’s hire continues our strategy to support brokers with deeply experienced underwriting aligned to specialty industry segments. We are confident that Zena will extend our specialty Casualty capabilities.”

“I am happy to join a company that believes in underwriting insight,” said Zena Nucifora.  “In this role, I will be able to focus on my passion for product development, insurer relationships, and supporting brokers.  I am confident that we will build a great team.”

About South Western Group

South Western Insurance Group Limited is a Wholesale Insurance Intermediary/Managing General Agent offering a broad range of insurance solutions for specialty, niche program and hard-to-place business.  Our broad expertise is anchored by a diversified mix of specialized products. Since 1961, South Western Group has earned a reputation for excellence in underwriting, risk management and customer service.  We empower brokers with quick access to markets and products not readily available through their contracted companies. For more information on South Western Group, please visit www.swgins.com