People Moves: Synergy Comp Names Blough President; Stedman Leads Lockton Northeast Benefits

Synergy Comp Appoints Blough as President

Chris Blough has been named president of Synergy Comp Insurance Co., headquartered in Sharon, Pa.

Blough began his career in financial services and has served as the president of a commercial finance company, the CEO of a credit union, and most recently the CEO of Mennonite Mutual Insurance Co.

Lew Kachul is stepping down as president but will continue to advance the organization as CEO.

Stedman to Lead Lockton Northeast Employee Benefits Team

Insurance broker Lockton announced that Bill Stedman has joined its Northeast region as the president of people solutions in Philadelphia. In this role, Stedman will lead an employee benefits team serving clients nationally and globally in the Center City and Blue Bell offices.

Stedman has worked in employee benefits for 20 years, beginning his career with the Elite Group, a regional benefits broker in Pennsylvania. Before joining Lockton, he spent 15 years with Trion/MMA, most recently serving as national private equity practice leader. Prior to joining the industry, Stedman spent more than 13 years in the apparel industry working for private and public companies, including AND 1 and Nike.

He is based in Blue Bell and reports to Robert Connolly, chief executive officer of Lockton’s Northeast region.