CAC Group Expands Leadership Team, Reinforcing the Company’s Growth and Integration

Strengthening Operational and Commercial Leadership for the Next Phase of Growth

DENVER – CAC Group, a leading insurance brokerage and risk advisory firm, announced the additions of Andrea Ash and Colin Daly to the firm’s Executive Committee as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Commercial Officer, respectively.

Ash is a founding leader of CAC’s Natural Resources practice, helping architect the company’s operational infrastructure and performance culture. In her expanded role as Chief Operating Officer, she will oversee enterprise operations, technology, and integration strategy.

Daly brings deep experience in growing complex commercial platforms as well as providing effective strategic advice around exposure assessment, negotiation, structure and placement of coverage, as well as claims advocacy to clients across all industries. As Chief Commercial Officer, Daly will also be responsible for driving CAC’s vertical, specialty products, and sales organizations.

“Since its inception, CAC Group has made bold moves to attract and retain best-in-class talent, deliver highly specialized insurance solutions to its clients, and scale with intention,” said Erin Lynch, CEO of CAC Group. “The addition of Andrea and Colin to the Executive Committee reinforces that vision, helping to position the company for its next chapter of growth and integration.”

Additionally, CAC Group appointed new members to its Senior Management team who will drive operational execution and cross-functional leadership across the business. These appointments include:

• • Michael Wakefield, EVP, Head of Specialty Products
  • Sara Kane, EVP, Head of Industry Verticals
  • Nate Baseman, EVP, Head of Data & Technology
  • Michael Newman, EVP, Head of Sales
  • David Barnes, EVP, Head of Private Equity & Strategic Client Solutions
  • Bo Hartsfield, EVP, Employee Benefits & Agency Liaison
  • Bain Head, EVP & CAC Group Board Liaison

“These appointments reflect our continued commitment to building a scalable, integrated platform that delivers for clients and empowers our people,” added Lynch. “We’re bringing together some of the brightest minds in the industry to lead with focus, agility, and purpose. I’m incredibly proud of this team and excited for what we’ll accomplish together.”

About CAC Specialty

CAC Group is a leading insurance broker and advisor that provides expertise and placement capabilities across the spectrum of insurance and capital markets. The entity comprises CAC Specialty, an industry leading specialty broker, CAC Agency, a P&C, personal lines and employee benefits broker, and CAC Capital, a structured solutions group that specializes in the convergence of insurance and capital markets. Collectively, CAC Group serves large corporations, small-to-medium enterprises as well as individuals. It is an employee-owned company and ranked in the top 40 of all U.S. brokerage firms. For more information, please visit us at cacgroup.com.

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