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NASHVILLE, Tenn.ÌýandÌýNEW ORLEANS, Aug. 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --ÌýÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ today announced the appointment of Justin Lash as Vice President of the company's Nashville and New Orleans Branches. In this role, Lash is responsible for leading the Branches to cultivate deeper relationships with producers, accelerate ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s market presence and continue to shape a portfolio of mutually profitable growth. He reports to Rob Huber, Senior Vice President and Southern Zone Officer.

"Justin's more than 14 years of industry experience, complimented by his leadership, underwriting expertise and producer relationships, make him well suited to lead ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s Nashville and New Orleans Branches," Huber said. "I am excited for Justin to join our leadership team and continue building on the momentum in the Southern Zone."

Lash joined ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ in 2010, and has held several leadership roles at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½, including Middle Market Underwriter in Cincinnati, Underwriting Manager in Chicago, Underwriting Director for the Ohio Branch and, most recently, Assistant Vice President and Kentucky Branch Production Leader. Justin began his career at The Hartford.

Lash holds a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Cincinnati and an MBA from Xavier University.

About ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½

Serving businesses and professionals since 1897, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ is the country's eighth largest commercial insurance writer and the 14th largest property andÌýcasualtyÌýcompany. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s insurance products include commercial lines, specialty lines, surety, marine and other property and casualty coverages. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s services include risk management, information services, underwriting, risk control and claims administration. For more information, please visit ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ at . "ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½" is a registered trademark of ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Financial Corporation. Certain ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Financial Corporation subsidiaries use the "ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½" trademark in connection with insurance underwriting and claims activities.

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