MarshBerry snags new VP for organic growth | Insurance Business America

MarshBerry has announced the appointment of Brandon Hardesty as vice president of organic growth. Hardesty (pictured above) will be based in Woodmere, Ohio.
In his new role, Hardesty will provide management consultation, strategic planning, coaching and sales leadership to MarshBerry’s portfolio of insurance brokerage clients and carriers.
Prior to joining the company, Hardesty served as sales director for commercial programs at Hub International Limited. In that role, he was in charge of hiring and expediting the qualification process of producers, managing and deepening carrier partner relationships, and growing and retaining a $120 million-plus book of business. Hardesty has also served in key business development roles at Allstatelvantage Select Agency, Hays Companies and Wells Fargo.
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“Brandon’s 20-plus years of knowledge and experience with carriers and insurance brokers allow him to have an immediate impact on the organic growth goals of our clients,” said Frank Cox, senior vice president at MarshBerry. “We are excited to welcome him to the team.”