BEL AIR,
Md., Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Harford
Mutual Insurance Group has announced leadership changes to
strengthen and support its strategic business initiatives.
Shane Crockett, CPCU, PMP,
AFIS, has joined Harford Mutual as Vice President, Chief
Underwriting Officer. He will oversee all underwriting business
units, with a focus on driving profitability and growth.
Crockett brings over 15 years of experience in insurance
underwriting and leadership. Prior to joining Harford Mutual, he
served as Senior Director, Underwriting and Production, Agriculture
for Markel, a global specialty insurance provider. Crockett has
also held roles at Liberty Mutual, including Vice President,
Regional Underwriting Manager – Mid-Atlantic Region. Crockett
earned his bachelor's degree from the United
States Naval Academy and his Master of Business
Administration from University of Maryland,
College Park.
Bryan Yekstat, CPCU, AIC,
has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Claims,
responsible for ensuring efficient claims handling and enhancing
operational processes.
Yekstat joined Harford Mutual in 2011 as a Claims
Representative. He's held roles of increasing seniority, most
recently as Director of Claims, Workers' Compensation. Yekstat
earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from
Salisbury University.
Matthew Summerell, CPCU, FLMI,
AAI, has been promoted to Assistant Vice President, Business
Development. In this role, he will lead the creation and
execution of Harford Mutual's comprehensive Business Development
strategy, cultivate strategic partnerships, and advance growth
opportunities across the states Harford Mutual serves.
Summerell joined Harford Mutual in 2018, serving most recently
as Director of Business Development. Summerell has more than 20
years of insurance industry experience, holding roles as Senior
Territory Manager at Liberty Mutual Insurance and Marketing Manager
at Central Mutual Insurance Company. Summerell earned his
bachelor's degree from Appalachian State
University.
Craig White has joined Harford
Mutual as Director of Information Security. White will focus on
strengthening safeguards for company systems, leading efforts to
mitigate cybersecurity threats, and overseeing the development and
implementation of proactive security strategies.
White brings over 17 years of experience in the information
security and technology sector. Before joining Harford Mutual, he
was with Tower Federal Credit Union, where he held the roles of
Manager of Technical Services, Manager of Information Security and
most recently Assistant Vice President of Information Security.
White holds a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity from University of Maryland University College and a
master's degree in information security and assurance from
Norwich University.
About Harford Mutual Insurance Group
Harford Mutual
Insurance Group, founded in 1842 in Harford County, Maryland, provides commercial
property and casualty insurance products and services to a regional
market. The Group is a recognized insurance company ending 2024
with more than $465 million in direct
written premium sold through independent agents in twelve states
and Washington, D.C. Harford
Mutual is rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best. For more information,
visit www.HarfordMutual.com.
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