Westfield Announces Andy Rose as Vice President of Small Business
WESTFIELD CENTER, OH (September 19, 2024) — Westfield, a U.S.-based property and casualty insurance company, today announced Andy Rose as Vice President of Small Business. In this key leadership role, Rose will lead Westfield’s Small Business segment to sustain profitable growth by partnering with independent agents to deliver risk roadmaps and solutions to small businesses across the United States.
Rose brings more than two decades of leadership and specialized expertise in small business insurance, with a proven track record of adding to an organization’s bottom line. Most recently, at Main Street America, he managed a $1 billion portfolio, driving significant financial growth and profitability. In prior leadership roles at Chubb and Hartford Financial Services, Rose also enhanced overall financial performance with a strong focus on small business, leveraging his expertise in sales, product management, and team building.
“Andy’s appointment to this role underscores Westfield’s commitment to advancing our small business capabilities through innovative strategies and strong leadership,” said Stuart Rosenberg, President of Standard Lines at Westfield. “He is uniquely positioned to lead our Small Business segment as we continue our focus on profitable growth and market leadership.”
Reflecting on his new role, Rose shared, “Joining Westfield at such a dynamic time in the company’s evolution is an incredible opportunity. I am excited to work alongside a talented team to deliver a consistent, stable small business experience with solutions that drive growth for independent agencies.”
Westfield recently announced key leadership updates in Commercial Lines, reinforcing the company’s commitment to Middle Market and Agribusiness. Mark Kidd has been appointed Vice President, Commercial Accounts, where he will lead sales, underwriting, and operations across both segments. Shawn Leonard will now serve as Commercial Lines Underwriting and Sales Director, overseeing Middle Market sales and underwriting.
About Westfield
Founded in 1848, Westfield is a global leader in property and casualty insurance, delivering superior risk insights and innovative solutions to customers through a diverse portfolio of insurance products. Westfield underwrites commercial, personal, surety, and specialty lines of coverage through a network of leading independent agents and brokers in the United States and specialty products through Lloyd’s of London Syndicate 1200. As a mutual insurance company with more than 3,000 employees, Westfield has revenues in excess of $4 billion and more than $10 billion in assets.