Navigators Expands Professional Liability Team

Navigators Management Co. Inc., has expanded its professional liability division by hiring several industry experts in the Architects & Engineers Professional Liability arena.

Bill Farran has been hired to lead this new initiative for Navigators. Farran has 22 years experience working in the marketplace. Prior to working for Navigators, he worked at Travelers where he held the position of Practice Leader for the Design Professionals and Real Estate Professionals divisions within Travelers Bonds and Financial Products.

Joining Farran are underwriting directors David Blue, previously of Victor O. Schinnerer, Inc., and Allison Esrig, previously of Travelers.

The company said that distribution will now be focused on direct relationships with appointed Architects & Engineers agents. New business submissions with effective dates on or after April 1, 2010, can be submitted directly to Navigators.