People Moves: McGriff Hires Marine and Energy Practice Leadership; IMA hires Chappell as Central Region Sales Leader

McGriff Hires SVP, Director and Producer for its Houston Marine and Energy Practice

McGriff has added three new members to its growing Houston, Texas-based marine and energy practice.

Joe Etzler joins McGriff as managing director with 17 years of experience in the marine and energy industry. He previously worked as managing director/resident sales director for Aon.

New Senior Vice President Bill Robinson brings 18 years of experience working in insurance and banking with energy companies to his new role. He previously served as vice president sales, business development at Aon and senior vice president at Comerica Bank.

Jeffrey Paine joins McGriff as a Marine and Energy producer. Before joining McGriff, Paine worked for three years at Howden Broking in London, England.

McGriff is headquartered in Raliegh, North Carolina.

IMA Hires Chappell as Central Region Sales Leader

IMA Financial Group is pleased to announce the addition of Jay Chappell as its new Central Region Sales Leader. Chappell will assume responsibility for new business, producer hiring strategy and producer development for our Carolinas; Dallas and Houston, Texas; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Kansas City and Wichita, Kansas offices. Jay will be based in Dallas and will join the sales leadership team.

Chappell joins IMA from Willis Towers Watson, where he led Corporate Risk and Broking for the Texas region. Prior to Willis Towers Watson, Chappell held various roles at Lockton.