Kevin M. Strong named new N2G CEO
COLUMBUS, Ohio – MILAN, Italy – N2G Worldwide Insurance Services, LLC has tapped Kevin M. Strong as its new Chief Executive Officer, the company announced today. The former Head of Multinational Business of The Hartford replaces retiring N2G CEO Bill Skapof, who led the company since its foundation in 2020.
"I am excited to join such a talented team and further build N2G's brand as the preeminent provider of client-focused global program solutions," says Strong.
Mr. Strong assumes the N2G helm with more than 20 years of industry experience across top-tier global insurer and broker organizations and has led multiple high-performing teams around the world. Most recently, he served as Head of Multinational at The Hartford, leading US-produced and incoming global program teams as well as The Hartford's Global Insurer Network and Canada Branch operations. Prior to his role at The Hartford, Kevin served as Worldwide Director of Global Programs and Network Services at XL Catlin, leading teams in the US, Mexico, UK, Austria, India, Hong Kong and China. Kevin has also held leadership positions at Marsh and Aon in New York.
“Kevin brings a successful track record of growing multinational businesses and shares Nationwide and Generali’s commitment to the market,” says Russ Johnston, president of Standard Commercial, E&S and Specialty at Nationwide. “I’m confident that Kevin’s entrepreneurial spirit and market knowledge will help take this joint venture to the next level.”
N2G was formed as part of an innovative joint venture with Generali, one of the largest global insurance and asset management providers - through its P&C unit Generali Global Corporate & Commercial (GC&C), and insurance and financial services giant Nationwide. N2G provides multinational insurance solutions, seamless services, and global capabilities for international commercial clients.
The company created a first-of-its-kind underwriting platform which offers a single multi-option quote across all business lines through modern, tightly integrated systems. N2G’s platform recently won the 2023 Celent Insurance Award for Emerging and Digital Technologies.
“I am pleased to welcome Kevin as the new CEO of N2G, and I am confident that he will be able to further enhance and expand N2G’s operations," said Christian Kanu, CEO of Generali Global Corporate & Commercial. "Thanks to his extensive international experience in the insurance industry, Kevin will add value to our strategy of providing multinational solutions to international commercial clients as well as protect their business across the globe. I would also like to express my gratitude to Bill for his outstanding work and commitment over the years.”
Strong’s first day as N2G CEO is April 10. To learn more about N2G, visit www.N2G.com.
About N2G
N2G is a US-based joint venture focused on providing multinational insurance solutions to Corporate & Commercial clients in over 160 countries, by offering product and service solutions combining Nationwide’s strong US presence and infrastructure with Generali’s multinational experience and global network capabilities. Launched in May 2020, the Company is headquartered in Jersey City, NJ and maintains a presence in various cities across the country.
Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the United States. Nationwide is rated A+ by both A.M. Best and Standard & Poor’s. An industry leader in driving customer-focused innovation, Nationwide provides a full range of insurance and financial services products including auto, business, homeowners, farm and life insurance; public and private sector retirement plans, annuities, mutual funds and ETFs; excess & surplus, specialty and surety; pet, motorcycle and boat insurance. For more information, visit www.nationwide.com. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
About Generali
Generali is one of the largest global insurance and asset management providers. Established in 1831, it is present in over 50 countries in the world, with a total premium income of € 81.5 billion in 2022. With 82,000 employees serving 69 million customers, the Group has a leading position in Europe and a growing presence in Asia and Latin America. At the heart of Generali’s strategy is its Lifetime Partner commitment to customers, achieved through innovative and personalised solutions, best-in-class customer experience and its digitalised global distribution capabilities. The Group has fully embedded sustainability into all strategic choices, with the aim to create value for all stakeholders while building a fairer and more resilient society.
GC&C provides insurance solutions and P&C services to medium-large companies and intermediaries in over 160 countries worldwide. Backed by its solid global experience and knowledge of the local markets and of the corporate sector, integrated solutions that can be personalized in properties, casualty, engineering, marine, aviation, cyber and specialty risks are provided. Furthermore, GC&C guarantees companies the same level of assistance and protects everywhere in the world through its Multinational Programs, Claims and Loss Prevention experts. GC&C’s total earned premiums were € 2.8 billion in 2022. Visit www.generaliglobalcorporate.com