USA, August 16, 2023
Greg Geer named as NavSav Insurance’s National Commercial Sales Leader.
NavSav Insurance is excited to announce the new National Commercial Sales Leader, Greg Geer. With an impressive 25-year tenure as an agency owner in the insurance industry, Geer brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our team. His track record reflects exceptional skills in management, leadership, P&C markets & Commercial Insurance expertise. “Greg’s visionary leadership and strategic insights have consistently driven success and growth and we look forward to his impact at NavSav,” said Brent Walters, CEO.
Greg’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus in Business Administration and Management from Tarleton State University, underlining his commitment to excellence and dedication to his field. He also holds the CRIS designation and has held the CIC designation since 2000.
As National Commercial Sales Leader, Greg’s strategic vision and deep industry knowledge will play a pivotal role in driving NavSav Insurance’s commercial sales expansion across the nation. Please join us in welcoming Greg Geer to NavSav Insurance as we embark on this exciting new chapter of growth in our commercial department.
USA, August 3, 2023
Roy (Caz) Caswell Joins NavSav Insurance as Senior Vice President of Information Systems.
Caswell to spearhead technological transformation & business growth across the US.
NavSav Insurance, a leading provider of innovative insurance solutions, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Roy Caswell as the company’s new Senior Vice President of Information Systems. In his new role, Roy will be responsible for driving transformative change, leveraging cutting-edge technology, and fostering a culture of excellence across the organization.
Roy Caswell is a seasoned and dynamic leader, renowned for his transformative approach to solving enterprise-wide challenges. With a strong emphasis on collaborative solutions and objective metrics, he brings a wealth of experience in strategic business operations, technical consulting, infrastructure analysis, and hands-on project management.
“NavSav Insurance is a company that values innovation and customer-centric solutions,” said Brent Walters, CEO “With Roy Caswell joining our leadership team, we are confident that his extensive expertise and visionary mindset will drive the company’s success to new heights. Roy’s track record of creating lean, productive work environments and optimizing processes will be invaluable as we continue to evolve and grow as an organization.”
One of Roy’s key strengths lies in his ability to integrate new M&A partners seamlessly. His strategic mindset and strong background in vendor management and contract/purchasing negotiations will play a vital role in further strengthening NavSav Insurance’s position in the market.
“I am excited to join the NavSav Insurance team,” said Caswell. “I firmly believe in the power of technology to drive positive change and improve business efficiencies. My focus will be on empowering our technology professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, and optimizing cybersecurity across every business unit. Together, we will enhance end-user productivity, maximize revenues, and ensure NavSav remains at the forefront of the insurance industry.”
With a reputation for driving transformational change and implementing new products, applications, and procedures, Roy is dedicated to delivering value to customers while maintaining a strong focus on fact-based decision-making. His expertise in process optimization and governance will streamline operations and enhance NavSav Insurance’s competitive edge.
Roy Caswell’s appointment as Senior Vice President of Information Systems is a significant milestone for NavSav Insurance, reflecting the company’s commitment to innovation, technology, and exceptional customer experiences.
USA, June 13, 2023
NavSav Insurance welcomes Ryan Holbrook as the NEW Senior Vice President Controller
We are excited to announce our new SVP Controller, Ryan Holbrook. Ryan hails from Michigan and attended Alma College, where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting, before moving on to earn his Certified Public Accounting certification along with several insurance specific designations. He comes to Navsav with a background in Accounting specific to insurance and we are thrilled to welcome him as the new leader of the accounting team. Holbrook has earned multiple designations including, the Chartered Property Casualty Underwritier (CPCU) from the Insurance Institute of America, the Associate Reinsurance Accounting (ARe) also from the Insurance Institute of America, along with the Fellow Life Management Institute (FLMI) and a certification of Associate in Reinusrance Administration from the Life Office Management Association.
Ryan has spent 18 years in the accounting, finance, and insurance industries. He began his career as an auditor in public accounting for Maner Costerisan before moving on to Farm Bureau Insurance Company, and then Emergent Holdings Inc. He has held a variety of financial leadership positions, with continued focus in the insurance industry. As the new SVP Controller, Ryan will take lead on financial reporting, budgeting, taxes, cash operations, treasury, internal controls, reinsurance placement, M&A activities and more for NavSav Corporate.
Ryan is passionate about developing and working with great teams, especially within the business sphere of insurance and accounting. He believes in strong leadership, while listening to each team member and their concerns and effectively communicating to come up with logical, efficient, and pragmatic solutions. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys volunteer coaching youth sports, golfing, fishing, and spending time with his family.
We welcome Ryan Holbrook to the NavSav family and look forward to accomplishing great things together.
USA, July 11, 2023
NavSav Insurance Acquires Top Talent for Commercial Expansion
USA, July 11, 2023 – NavSav Insurance, one of the fastest growing insurance agencies in North America is thrilled to announce the recent expansion of its commercial team with the addition of three highly accomplished professionals, Automotive & Dealer Practice Leader, Mike McCoy, Commercial Account Executive Jeremy Messick and Commercial Account Executive Sarah Smith. This strategic move reflects NavSav Insurance’s commitment to providing exceptional service and expertise to its commercial clients. Collectively they will add over 50 years of experience to the commercial team.
NavSav Insurance has consistently demonstrated its dedication to delivering innovative insurance solutions and exceptional customer service. The addition of these new team members reinforces the company’s position as an industry leader and further enhances its ability to meet the evolving needs of businesses across various sectors.
“We are thrilled to welcome these talented individuals to our commercial team at NavSav Insurance,” said Brent Walters, CEO of NavSav Insurance. “Their collective expertise and commitment to excellence align perfectly with our company’s core values. By expanding our team, we aim to strengthen our ability to meet the diverse insurance needs of businesses, while continuing to provide outstanding service and comprehensive coverage options.”
The addition of these three new team members will reinforce NavSav Insurance’s capacity to provide innovative and tailored insurance solutions to businesses of all sizes. With their extensive industry knowledge, the team is well-equipped to navigate the complex landscape of commercial insurance and assist clients in protecting their assets and managing risk effectively.
For information about this and other NavSav news please contact us at news@navsav.com
NavSav Insurance names Matt James as SVP of Sales, USA
James to oversee all personal and commercial sales operations as NavSav continues to grow.
USA, April 24, 2023 – NavSav Insurance is thrilled to announce the appointment of Matt James as the new Senior Vice President of Sales. With over 15+ years of leadership experience in insurance and financial services, James brings a wealth of expertise to NavSav. “I could not imagine a more exciting and impactful time for Matt to join our leadership team,” said CEO, Brent Walters of the addition. “Matt has an exceptional focus for the customer-centric sales culture we are developing at NavSav Insurance. I know we will do great things together.”
James assumes the role of Senior Vice President of Sales today for both personal and commercial lines of business for all of NavSav. He will creatively drive all sales initiatives, most critical to the company’s growth and management. Matt’s previous experience is punctuated by multiple sales awards, leadership acknowledgments and countless successful initiatives. NavSav will thrive from his shared insights and assessment of opportunities for the company as they continue to chart a path forward.
As a sales organization, NavSav remains focused on efficient and results-driven processes that will lead to long term sustainable growth. Adaptation to the evolving workplace and creating team structures that will take NavSav to the next level, continues to be the focus of this fast growing company. “Matt has a passion for helping others achieve their potential, as evidenced by his successful leadership of more than decade + at Allstate,” said John Uminski, COO at NavSav, “He will bring this same energy and drive to his new role at NavSav Insurance, where he will be responsible for leading our sales teams to extraordinary new heights.”
NavSav continues to expand across the US with a new wave of acquisitions this quarter and furthers plans for announcing expanded markets coming this May. Please join us in welcoming Matt James to the NavSav Insurance family. We look forward to the energy and expertise he will bring to our expanding organization.
For information about this and other NavSav Insurance news please contact us at news@navsav.com
USA, March 29, 2023
NavSav Insurance acquires top talent for new COO role
Veteran leader, John Uminski named as new Chief Operating Officer
USA, March 29, 2023 – NavSav Insurance is thrilled to announce the addition of John Uminski as its Chief Operating Officer. John comes to NavSav with his expansive career of 25+ years at The Fortune Top 100 company Allstate. His experience has ranged from leadership roles in sales, claims and general management and marked by consistent achievement in those roles across the country. Uminski takes helm of NavSav’s National operations and continued rapid expansion across the United States. “We are excited to gain this action-oriented leader with a track record for driving profitable long-term growth,” said CEO, Brent Walters of Uminski. “NavSav is positioned for remarkable expansion in the coming years and we know we will achieve great things together.”
John’s insurance career began in claims, serving in numerous roles ranging from the frontlines of service to leadership. He then added to his journey experience in Human Resources where he recruited exclusive agency owners and financial specialists. His path eventually led him to join the sales organization where he climbed the leadership ranks and quickly became the Regional Sales Director for Texas. Uminski’s- team later won back to back Masters Championships for the first time ever in Allstate’s history and won numerous awards including the prestigious Key Leader award a remarkable, ten times.
Most recently, in 2021 John became Senior Vice President of Household Sales for National General. In this role he was responsible for driving growth through developing new business opportunities. In that role he led the countrywide initiatives and regional strategies guiding the implementation of one brand. That initiative successfully integrated three independent sales organizations into one cohesive team.
Today, Uminski steps into his key role with NavSav Insurance assuming all national operational responsibilities most critical to the company’s growth and management. John’s proven ability to navigate dynamic business environments and develop leadership will shape the future of NavSav.