Company Also Announces Plans to Expand Presence Via Additional Office in The Woodlands
FARMINGTON HILLS, MICH. (JUNE 20, 2024) — Burns & Wilcox, a globally recognized leader in wholesale insurance brokerage and underwriting, today announced the appointment of Lynn Patino as Managing Director of the company’s Houston office. In addition, Burns & Wilcox shared plans to expand its footprint in the growing Houston metro area with a second office in The Woodlands, which is expected to open later this year.
“Houston is a thriving city with a robust excess & surplus insurance market that increasingly demands the innovative solutions Burns & Wilcox delivers,” said Bob Quillman, Burns & Wilcox Regional Vice President – Texas. “Lynn is well equipped to step in and immediately spark additional growth for our Houston team, along with aggressively recruiting top talent who will work from our new office in The Woodlands as well as our existing Houston location.”
Patino joins Burns & Wilcox with more than 15 years of industry experience. She began her insurance career as a carrier underwriter before transitioning to brokerage roles at Marsh, Alliant and Aon. An expert in large global property placements, Patino most recently led the South Region Middle Market Practice at Aon.
“Under Lynn’s leadership, we expect our two Houston offices to be among the fastest growing across Burns & Wilcox,” added Quillman. “Our two locations will enable Burns & Wilcox to serve clients across Houston’s sprawling geography while serving as an even more attractive destination for outstanding professionals that share our passion and competitive fire for this business.”
About Burns & Wilcox:
Burns & Wilcox is the insurance industry’s leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager internationally recognized for its expertise in commercial and professional liability, property, environmental, marine and personal insurance.
Burns & Wilcox is a member of H.W. Kaufman Group, a privately held global insurance company, which employs more than 2,000 professionals across the United States, Canada, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. The Kaufman companies include Burns & Wilcox, Burns & Wilcox Brokerage, Burns & Wilcox Canada, Atain Insurance Companies, RB Jones, Stonemark, Minuteman Adjusters, H.W. Kaufman Group Europe, Chesterfield Group, Lochain Patrick, Burns & Wilcox United Kingdom and Node International.
More information can be found at www.hwkaufman.com or at www.burnsandwilcox.com.
