PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — MMG Insurance Company has announced Derek Hochradel has joined the company as the new vice president of commercial lines, effective July 31, 2017.
Hochradel brings more than 20 years of experience in middle-market commercial lines management and underwriting. His background includes responsibilities in a broad variety of commercial products, underwriting talent development and loss control with large regional carriers. Hochradel has also worked closely with independent agents throughout his career as part of territorial and product expansion in his prior positions.
“Growth of commercial lines is vital to the future of MMG and represents a major opportunity,” stated Larry Shaw, MMG president and CEO. “We are excited by the combination of leadership, diverse experience, agency knowledge and passion for people that Derek will bring to our growth strategies.
“We look forward to Derek’s high level contributions as MMG continues to expand its position as a unique option in the marketplace,” Shaw said.
Hochradel is a graduate of Ohio State University and a native of Ohio, where he lives with his twin children, Tyler and Emily. An outdoor enthusiast, he is looking forward to relocating to northern Maine and exploring all the area has to offer.