Minneapolis, MN (ContentDesk) November 20, 2003 John B. Collins Associates, one of the world’s leading reinsurance intermediaries, today announced the addition of two senior Property & Casualty reinsurance brokers, Chris Ruyak and Andrew Petersen, to the firm’s San Francisco office.Mr. Ruyak was previously with Benfield, Inc. and its predecessor firm E.W.

Co. He began his career in 1991 and has held various positions, most recently Vice President in the San Francisco office. His background includes the analysis, structure and placement of virtually all lines of Property and Casualty business, ranging from traditional Property (both Per Risk and Catastrophe) and Casualty (inclusive of Professional Liability program business) to Workers’ Compensation. He received a BA in Mathematics from Boston College, and also holds the ARe designation.Mr. Petersen was previously with Guy Carpenter & Co., Inc. working out of their Seattle and London offices.

Casualty business with an emphasis on Workers’ Compensation. Mr. Petersen earned a BA degree in International Business with a minor in Spanish from the University of Puget Sound, and holds the ARe designation.”We’re very pleased to add two individuals of this caliber to our team to help us continue our growth,” said Pat Denzer, President and co-CEO of Collins Associates. “Our clients will benefit from the knowledge and experience that Andrew and Chris bring.”About Collins AssociatesJohn B.

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