San Francisco-based insurance coverage brokerage Newfront has bolstered its Texas presence with two key hires in Austin.

Todd Burns (pictured above left) has joined Newfront as senior vp and Austin market chief, whereas Lee Sheppard (pictured above proper) has joined the corporate as affiliate vp.

“Todd and Lee convey distinctive worth to our workforce and to Austin, which is likely one of the fastest-developing areas within the nation,” mentioned Matt Summers, Newfront’s regional managing director for the South. “In addition they have vital expertise working with enterprise capital corporations – a sector that’s reworking the market.”

Burns has greater than 20 years of expertise in insurance coverage and danger administration. Previous to becoming a member of Newfront, he held roles at BKCW Insurance coverage, Willis, and Allstate. Burns holds bachelor’s and grasp’s levels from Texas Tech in addition to a Certificates of Monetary Planning. He has been awarded the Building Threat Specialist (CRIS) and Licensed Staff’ Compensation Advisor designations.

Sheppard has 10 years of business expertise. He has served as an underwriter, an account govt at Willis, and an impartial agent. Sheppard holds a level in danger administration and insurance coverage from the College of Georgia. He has been awarded the CRIS designation and has accomplished the Licensed Insurance coverage Counselor Program.

Burns and Sheppard are the most recent additions to Newfront’s rising roster. In August, the brokerage introduced the appointments of David Schawe as market chief for Ohio and Kentucky and Jessica Graves as maritime chief for the Pacific Northwest.

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