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Cobbs Allen/CAC Specialty named to the Best Places to Work in Insurance list for 2020
Birmingham, AL – Cobbs Allen & CAC Specialty have been named to the Best Places to Work in Insurance list for 2020. The honor demonstrates that Business Insurance recognizes the organizations as a place where employees feel they can thrive and collectively...
Insurance Business America’s 2020 Elite Women
We are proud to announce that Cobbs Allen’s Marye Beasley Kohn and CAC Specialty’s Bain Head have been named to Insurance Business America’s Elite Women for 2020. According to IBA, this year’s Elite Women are not just dedicated to the insurance industry – they are shining a light for future generations of insurance professionals.
Cobbs Allen and CAC Specialty Announce Chris Trotter as Chief Financial Officer
In his new role, Trotter will oversee the financial operations of both Cobbs Allen and CAC Specialty, lead the Capital Markets efforts of both companies, liaise with financial partner Fortress Investment Group, and help strengthen Private Equity Sponsor relationships.
Margaret Ann Pyburn Wins PRMA’s JoAnn Heltibridle Award
Cobbs Allen is pleased to announce that our own Margaret Ann Pyburn, Executive Vice President of Personal Lines, was named as the 2019 JoAnn Heltibridle Award winner!
Cobbs Allen Forms CAC Specialty to Serve Corporates and Private Equity Sponsors
Cobbs Allen today announced the formation of CAC Specialty, a specialty insurance brokerage and investment banking platform that will bring bespoke insurance solutions to public and private companies and private equity sponsors. CAC Specialty represents the next wave in the long-term convergence of insurance and capital markets by combining structured finance solutions with insurance broking capabilities.
Cobbs Allen Announces Continued Expansion with Hiring of David Payne
Cobbs Allen announces the continued expansion of its insurance brokerage team with the addition of David Payne. Payne will join the leadership team that is building a national specialty platform focused on providing complex risk solutions for corporate and private equity clients.
Cobbs Allen Announces Hiring of Sparks and Sonderman and Creation of Specialty Insurance Brokerage Business
Cobbs Allen announces the hiring of industry veterans Paul Sparks and Darren Sonderman to lead a new venture in the growing Cobbs Allen portfolio.
Cobbs Allen Welcomes Eight New Associates to the Corporate Office
Cobbs Allen is pleased to introduce Meredith Carroll, Cameron Cartee, Elizabeth Davidson, Cindy Irwin, Katie Matthews, Holland Powell, Stacy Stepp, and Vannessa Smith to the corporate office.
CAC Specialty Announces Creation of Natural Resources Specialty Practice and Hiring of Two Key Executives, Lisa Harris and Gary King
HOUSTON, TX – September 21, 2020 – CAC Specialty (“CAC”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Harris as Executive Vice President of Client Service and Gary King as Executive Chairman for its newly-formed Natural Resources Practice. The Natural Resources...
Cobbs Allen/CAC Specialty named to the Best Places to Work in Insurance list for 2020
Birmingham, AL – Cobbs Allen & CAC Specialty have been named to the Best Places to Work in Insurance list for 2020. The honor demonstrates that Business Insurance recognizes the organizations as a place where employees feel they can thrive and collectively...
Insurance Business America’s 2020 Elite Women
We are proud to announce that Cobbs Allen’s Marye Beasley Kohn and CAC Specialty’s Bain Head have been named to Insurance Business America’s Elite Women for 2020. According to IBA, this year’s Elite Women are not just dedicated to the insurance industry – they are shining a light for future generations of insurance professionals.
Cobbs Allen Secures $5,000 Donation from Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance for United Ability
The Cobbs Allen mission states that we are to always be out front for our clients, our employees, and our community. It is not just a tag line that we have on our website, as a company we strive to achieve this daily. As part of this mission, it is our great privilege...
Compliance Corner: Extended Time Frames for Benefit Plans and Participants
The Department of Labor (DOL) and the Department of Treasury (IRS) jointly issued a Final Rule and FAQ for Participants and Beneficiaries on April 28, extending certain time frames for employee benefit plans as well as for plan participants and qualified beneficiaries. The information has been met with many questions from plan sponsors and third party administrators as they work to understand how to implement the extended time frames.
COVID-19 Update: How the Coronavirus May Impact Your Employee Benefits
The novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is in the forefront of business discussions. As businesses are faced with many decisions regarding how they may best respond, Cobbs Allen is providing this brief update on matters that most directly pertain to our clients’ benefit programs.
Cobbs Allen and CAC Specialty Announce Chris Trotter as Chief Financial Officer
In his new role, Trotter will oversee the financial operations of both Cobbs Allen and CAC Specialty, lead the Capital Markets efforts of both companies, liaise with financial partner Fortress Investment Group, and help strengthen Private Equity Sponsor relationships.
Margaret Ann Pyburn Wins PRMA’s JoAnn Heltibridle Award
Cobbs Allen is pleased to announce that our own Margaret Ann Pyburn, Executive Vice President of Personal Lines, was named as the 2019 JoAnn Heltibridle Award winner!
Career Opportunities
Starting a career at Cobbs Allen means always being out front for our clients, our associates, and our communities. We strive for innovation, excellence, integrity, service, and respect, and we are looking for associates who share these values.
Interested in joining a fast-paced, growing team that recognizes and values your contributions? Email your resume to careers@cobbsallen.com so that we can match your experience and skill-set with our business needs.
Employee Benefits Compliance Consultant: The Employee Benefits Compliance Consultant will provide expertise and direction to the organization, clients and business partners, in the area of Employee Benefits information and compliance.
Executive Assistant: Responsible for handling a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks. Individual must be well organized and flexible.
Director of Employee Benefits – Service & Strategy: Provide leadership and oversight to the Employee Benefits department in the areas of organizational strategy and client service.
Cobbs Allen is a national independent agency focused on risk management in niche practice groups. We deliver commercial insurance, employee benefits, personal insurance, and alternative risk financing services to our clients. Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, the firm is ranked in the top 100 of privately held brokerage firms and the top 100 of all U.S. brokerage firms.
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