Preferred Employers Insurance, a Berkley company, has announced the appointment of workers’ compensation specialist Sandra Marquez (pictured above) as sales and distribution manager for Southern California.

Marquez has nearly two decades of underwriting, sales and broker development experience. In her new role, she will be responsible for broker relationships, assisting producers in achieving sales objectives, client retention and growing sales volume. She will also focus on developing the company’s brand, regional expertise and promotion throughout Southern California.

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“Preferred offers California business owners of all sizes a comprehensive portfolio of workers’ compensation insurance services centered around clients’ workplace safety and claims management needs,” said Dennis Levesque, president of Preferred Employers Insurance. “Sandra’s extensive industry knowledge within the Southern California region will go a long way toward contributing to our success. We are pleased to have her join our team.”