Prime Highlights-
- Novatae created a new managing director role to strengthen and expand its personal lines business.
- Brian Voorhees will lead underwriting strategy, broker partnerships and operational growth for the segment.
Key Facts-
- Novatae Risk Group operates as the wholesale insurance division of World Insurance Associates.
- Brian Voorhees previously managed underwriting and business development operations across high-net-worth and specialty insurance markets.
Background-
Novatae Risk Group has appointed Brian Voorhees as managing director of personal lines in a newly created leadership role aimed at expanding the company’s presence in the segment.
In the new position, Voorhees will oversee the strategic direction of Novatae’s personal lines portfolio. His responsibilities include driving business growth, improving operational and financial performance, strengthening relationships with carriers and brokers, and expanding underwriting and placement capabilities. The company said the role is designed to support scalable and client-focused growth.
Voorhees brings experience across underwriting, operations, product management and business development. Before joining Novatae, he managed day-to-day operations at Applied Home National Underwriters, where he led underwriting strategy, broker partnerships and nationwide teams focused on the high-net-worth market.
Earlier, he served as vice president of business development at NatGen Premier and managed a portfolio valued at $750 million. He also held leadership positions at ACE Private Risk Services and Chubb Personal Insurance.
Novatae President Nick Greggains said Voorhees’ experience in underwriting, operations and distribution makes him a strong addition to the company. He added that the executive’s leadership and ability to scale platforms align with Novatae’s long-term growth plans.
The appointment comes as wholesale and excess and surplus personal lines markets continue to grow, especially among high-net-worth homeowners and catastrophe-exposed segments. Retail agents are increasingly relying on specialist intermediaries to secure tailored coverage and additional market capacity.
