SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nautilus Insurance Group, a Berkley Company, announces the appointment of Donald (Donny) DeMent as Vice President of Business Development.

Mr. DeMent brings decades of underwriting, management, and market relations experience within the Excess and Surplus lines industry. His forward-thinking approach has propelled him into increasingly responsible positions throughout his career, culminating with his new role at Nautilus.

Donny has served his country as a United States Marine Corps Reservist, earned his bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications from The Ohio State University and has achieved Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU), and Associate in Surplus Lines Insurance (ASLI) designations. He is an active member of the WSIA (Wholesale and Specialty Insurance Association) Career Development Committees, and has contributed content to The Institute’s continuing education courses.

“We are excited to have Donny join the Nautilus team,” said Bill Floros, Nautilus Senior Vice President and Chief Underwriting Officer. “He knows the nuances of the industry, is aligned with our service philosophy, and has a wealth of ideas to grow and deepen our partner relationships.”

“The industry is ever-evolving but the one constant in it all is solid relationships drive business,” said Donny. “I look forward to this opportunity to listen to our customers’ needs and proactively promote innovative solutions together.”

About Nautilus Insurance Group

Nautilus Insurance Group (www.nautilusinsgroup.com) is a leading U.S. Commercial Excess and Surplus and Specialty Lines provider of insurance solutions to appointed Managing General Agents. Nautilus Insurance Group writes on behalf of Nautilus Insurance Company and Great Divide Insurance Company and is a proud member of W. R. Berkley Corporation, whose member insurance companies are rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company.

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