John Barclay, president and CEO of South Western Group, has announced the appointment of Ghazal Hamid to Branch Manager of its Toronto office.
 
Hamid has been promoted from the position of Marketing Manager, and will continue to play a significant role in developing and executing South Western Group’s corporate and regional branch strategies.
 
He will be tasked with achieving market share objectives while managing broker and vendor relationships and overseeing the continued growth of the P&C business line.
 
Barclay feels that Hamid’s years of diversified experience will allow him to excel in this new role, as he has spent years in the insurance intermediary and wholesale industry. His background includes program development, commercial liability and property underwriting, broad corporate management experience and a veritable track record in advancing company objectives.
 
South Western Group, an insurance intermediary and MGA specializing in niche business lines, has been providing underwriting services for independent brokers since 1961. It offers products ranging from food trucks and mobile vendors to hospitality and professional liability.