NFP, a subsidiary of Aon and a global insurance brokerage and consultancy, has appointed Darrin De Stephanis as Senior Vice President, Capital Solutions and Commercial Surety Growth Leader.
Based in Vancouver, De Stephanis will report to Adrian Pellen, co-leader of NFP’s Construction and Infrastructure (C&I) Group.
NFP’s construction surety risk practice is part of its C&I Group, which operates across the U.S. and Canada. The group is focused on delivering a holistic risk advisory approach tailored to the complex needs of North American clients.
De Stephanis brings over a decade of experience in the surety industry. He joins NFP from Intact, where he spent the past seven years, most recently as Manager of a national commercial surety portfolio.
Prior to that, he held roles at Aon Risk Solutions, including Broker – Construction Services Group – Surety.
Pellen said, “I’m excited to welcome Darrin to NFP as we continue to expand our cross-border C&I business.
“With his impressive background across the surety industry, Darrin is in a great position to help grow our commercial surety business and advise clients on effective capital structures. This addition supports our goal of providing surety solutions that align with our clients’ needs while elevating NFP’s role as a top risk manager and leading broker in the space.”
Commenting on his new role, De Stephanis said, “I’m looking forward to being a part of a global team committed to providing an exceptional client experience in construction surety.
“The construction industry, especially across the U.S.-Canadian border, is facing new challenges, and clients need a partner they can trust to understand this complex moment and help them navigate the uncertainty. I’m excited to build on NFP’s excellent reputation and knowledge base to create new opportunities to engage and build confidence with clients.”
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