People Moves: CompWest Names Mohammed Regional Manager, Monarch in California Adds Newsome

CompWest Insurance has named Ibraheem Mohammed regional manager of business development.

Mohammed will be responsible for CompWest’s large account business development, focusing on accounts with annual premiums over $350,000.

Mohammed was previously a senior underwriter with The Hartford, and held several underwriting positions with the ICW Group.

CompWest specializes in workers’ compensation insurance, servicing accounts in California and select Western states. CompWest is a member of AF Group.

Monarch E&S Insurance Services in California has named Danielle Newsome a commercial underwriter/broker.

Newsome has been in the surplus lines insurance industry for 15 years. She specializes in the construction industry.

Monarch is a division of SPG Insurance Solutions. Monarch is a full-service managing general agent and wholesale broker. Summit, N.J.-based Specialty Program Group is a holding company established to acquire insurance underwriting facilities and specialty brokerage businesses throughout North America.