Marsh Exec Joins BB&T’s Premium Finance Subsidiaries in N.Y.

Winston-Salem, N.C.-based BB&T Corp.’s three insurance premium finance subsidiaries — AFCO and Prime Rate Premium Finance Companies in the U.S., and CAFO in Canada — appointed James D. Williamson as North American sales manager. Williamson is based in the New York City office.

In his new role, Williamson is responsible for driving strategies for revenue growth, cultivating client relationships and managing the premium finance sales team throughout the U.S. and Canada. He reports to Richard Fowler, president and CEO of these three premium finance subsidiaries.

Williamson joins AFCO, CAFO and Prime Rate from Marsh & McLennan where, since 2012, he has been managing director/national premium finance practice leader responsible for all aspects of Marsh USA premium finance transactions. Williamson has more than 20 years of premium finance experience, including 16 years in sales management.