Southern Marine to create San Francisco office

Southern Marine, a specialty program division within Starwind Specialty Insurance Services and an MGA within CRC Group, has hired Ly Iev as a senior underwriter to establish its San Francisco, California office in January 2025.

Iev has more than two decades of insurance broking experience. He began his career focusing on property and casualty lines of coverage and has spent the last 15 years focused strictly on marine placements. Prior to joining Southern Marine, Iev served as the marine practice leader for the west region of a global insurance brokerage company where he drove strategic initiatives and fostered strong client relationships.

His expertise encompasses risk assessment, market analysis, and tailored insurance solutions for diverse marine operations utilising national and global resources. He is a past president of the Marine Underwriters Association of Southern California and active member of the Association of Marine Underwriters San Francisco.

Southern Marine senior vice president & underwriter Graham Jenks commented: “We are very excited to welcome Ly to Southern Marine. He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise that will greatly enhance our team. His deep understanding of marine placements and ability to tailor risk solutions for a diverse range of operations make him an invaluable asset. We are confident that Ly’s leadership will strengthen our service capabilities, support our growth strategy, and help us provide even greater value to our clients across the country."

Iev states, "I am thrilled to join Southern Marine and to be part of a team that shares my commitment to delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions. The marine industry presents unique challenges, and I look forward to applying my experience to help Southern Marine continue to provide tailored coverage options that meet the evolving needs of our clients. It’s an exciting time for the company, and I’m eager to contribute to its growth and success."

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