Appalachian Underwriters Opens West Coast Satellite Office

Appalachian Underwriters Inc. has opened a San Diego, Calif., satellite office to house its underwriting and executive staff.

George Johnston, a 21 year veteran of the California insurance marketplace and former Arrowhead executive, will head the initiative. The office’s focus will be on writing small accounts geared toward general liability in the residential construction industry, as well as workers’ compensation and surplus specialty lines.