Wausau Appoints Kapp Underwriting VP

Jeffrey Kapp has been promoted to vice president and general manager of underwriting for Wausau Insurance, based in Wausau, Wis.

Kapp brings a multiline underwriting background from positions held with Wausau and previously with the Chubb Corp. His most recent position with Wausau was regional vice president and underwriting manager for the company’s direct division in Milwaukee. In this role, he was responsible for directing operations of the company’s Milwaukee offices’ underwriting team.

Kapp joined Wausau in 1998 as vice president of operations for standard accounts in the Milwaukee office. He was named to his most recent position in 2003. Prior to joining Wausau, he spent 19 years with Chubb serving in various underwriting and management roles. A native of Pittsburgh, Pa., Jeff graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor’s degree in economics.

Wausau is a national property/casualty company providing commercial auto, general liability, property, umbrella, workers’ compensation and other coverages. Wausau is a member of the Liberty Mutual Group, which ranks 129 on the Fortune 500 list.