April 5, 2004
American Wholesale Insurance Group Names Robert Gibson President of New York Brokerage Operation

April 5, 2004 - Charlotte, NC - American Wholesale Insurance Group, the nation's largest independent wholesale insurance broker, announces Robert V. Gibson has been promoted to President and will lead its New York wholesale brokering operation.

“Bob has long been a significant contributor to our New York operation and this promotion signifies just that" said Steven DeCarlo, President and Chief Executive Officer of American Wholesale. "Our success results from the outstanding efforts of our New York staff. Bob has made significant contributions in moving our New York wholesale operation forward. As President, Bob will guide the operation’s growth, range of product offerings and quality of service to our retail clients.”

“It goes without saying, I am honored and excited to lead AmWINS Brokerage of New York” said Bob Gibson. Gibson continued, “My goal is to take the operation to the next level. By leveraging the synergies of American Wholesale’s national platform along with our existing capabilities, we will be uniquely positioned to become recognized as the wholesale provider of choice by retail agents and brokers.”

DeCarlo said, “Bob’s extensive background and reputation in the wholesale community will prove to be a great benefit to the firm. He has the firm’s full support.”

American Wholesale Insurance Group (www.amwins.com) is a wholesale insurance organization dedicated to serving retail agents throughout the United States by providing property & casualty, group life and health, program administration services, actuarial services and premium finance capabilities. The company is ranked by Business Insurance magazine as third largest wholesale insurance broker organizations in the United States.