PMA Companies has named Derek Hopper as executive vice president and chief underwriting officer. Hopper will be responsible for leading the underwriting, product management and development, risk control, and corporate marketing areas. In his new role, he will continue to report to John Santulli, president and CEO of PMA Companies. Hopper joined PMA in 1990 and has held various leadership roles in his 30 years at the company, including vice president, corporate distribution and assistant vice president, commercial markets underwriting. Most recently, he was senior vice president, shared services. Commenting on Hopper’s promotion, Santulli, says: “Derek Hooper is a talented leader with an outstanding track record of delivering underwriting and operational excellence.” “We are confident that Hooper will drive disciplined underwriting strategies that deliver exceptional results for PMA Companies and impactful solutions for our brokers and clients,” he concludes. In April, PMA Companies hired Jennifer Knox as vice president, west regional officer.
