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RHSB Appoints Insurance Veteran Doug Jones to Lead Technology Practice Release Date: March 4, 2009Roach Howard Smith & Barton (RHSB), a leading independent insurance brokerage firm and an Assurex Global partner, announces the appointment of Douglas R. Jones, CPCU, ARM, as a vice president and principal. Jones, who specializes in insurance coverage for technology companies, will lead the expansion of the Dallas-Fort Worth-based commercial insurance agency’s services to the broadening technology community. Jones has more than 20 years of experience in risk management coverage and services, assisting clients through developmental periods, including emerging growth, IPOs, global expansions and mergers and acquisitions. He also has extensive knowledge of technology, telecommunications, media, and life sciences including expertise with highly targeted insurance products such as CyberLiability, Directors & Officers and Errors & Omissions Liability. Technology companies operate in a fast-paced, demanding environment that brings unique challenges and high risk. Jones and RHSB are well positioned to respond to such clients, having provided innovative, comprehensive risk management services to technology companies for more than a combined 45 years. “Doug’s extensive career demonstrates a strong understanding of both insurance and technology centric industries. He’s shown commitment to helping clients at different stages of development with the coverage they needed to remain prominent in their respective industries,” said Karen K. Farris, CPCU, ARM, president and CEO at RHSB. “His leadership and knowledge base will prove instrumental as we expand our services and expertise to clients.” Prior to joining RHSB, Jones served as executive vice president at a Dallas-based insurance agency, where he headed the Technology and Directors & Officers Liability divisions. Jones currently serves on the board of the Texas Council of TechAmerica (formerly AeA and ITAA). In addition, he is a member of the board and executive committee of TechAssure and a member of the Professional Liability Underwriters Society (PLUS). “It’s exciting to be in a position where extensive resources and expertise, including those of Assurex Global, can be deployed to deliver a unique value to our clients and help them achieve their objective on a global basis,” said Jones. Jones’ professional designations include Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and Associate in Risk Management (ARM). He is a graduate of Baylor University, where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in risk management and insurance. < Back to News |
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