Pyfrom Hired as EVP of Sales and Distribution, Starwind Cannabis

Starwind Specialty Insurance Services, a CRC Group company, named Charles Pyfrom executive vice president, sales and distribution, for Starwind Cannabis, its specialty program dedicated exclusively to the cannabis industry.

Pyfrom was previously chief marketing officer at CannGen Insurance Services LLC, a managing general underwriter specializing in the legal cannabis, CBD and hemp industries. He has experience in cannabis insurance distribution, strategic partnerships and broker engagement.

Golden Bear Names Witherspoon Lawyers Professional Liability Team Lead

Golden Bear Insurance Company hired Jack Witherspoon as lawyers professional liability team lead, professional liability team.

Witherspoon has 35 years of experience. He has experience in underwriting, risk management and broker services. Most recently, he was program director for the lawyers professional liability program at Mercer Benefits. His career spans roles as carrier underwriter, program manager, and retail broker, with leadership positions at companies including CAMICO Mutual Insurance Company, Interstate Insurance/Fireman’s Fund, and Alexander & Alexander (Aon). Witherspoon began his career with National Union (AIG), underwriting directors and officers, public officials and miscellaneous errors and omissions.

Golden Bear is headquartered in Stockton, California.

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