NFP, a leading insurance broker and consultant that provides employee benefits, property & casualty (P&C), retirement, and individual insurance and wealth management solutions, has appointed Patrick Savage as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for NFP Property & Casualty, Midwest.

Savage will lead operations and finance for NFP Property & Casualty, Midwest and will use his expertise in the P&C sector to continue the firm’s expansion in the area. Savage previously oversaw the general operations of Hylant, a regional insurance broker, where he was COO and Senior Vice President of Talent Management. He brings nearly two decades of experience in the insurance industry, implementing operational best practices aimed at growth and client service, financial forecasting, mergers and acquisitions, systems implementations and long-term strategic planning. Savage will be based in Chicago and will report to Terrence Scali, CEO of NFP Property & Casualty.

Commenting on the news, Scali said, “NFP is committed to expanding its P&C operation, and Patrick’s expertise and track record for executing growth strategies will be a significant driver toward meeting our business goals. We are pleased to welcome Patrick to the NFP family.”

Savage also commented, "With my background in both small and regional brokerage environments, I'm excited to join the leadership team at NFP to help with business direction, to platform the Midwest P&C operation for sustained profitability and to support NFP's fundamental values of people first, trust and authenticity."

Michael Schneider, Managing Director of NFP Corporate Services (IL), added, “Patrick’s wealth of knowledge and industry experience will be a valuable asset as we implement new approaches aimed at integrated selling and long-term growth. We look forward to working with Patrick and continuing to provide tailored and efficient insurance solutions to our clients.”

About NFP

At NFP Corp., our solutions and expertise are matched only by our personal commitment to each client's goals. We’re a leading insurance broker and consultant that provides employee benefits, property & casualty, retirement, and individual insurance and wealth management solutions through our licensed subsidiaries and affiliates. Our registered investment advisers and broker-dealers empower independent financial advisors with integrated technology, subject matter expertise and a suite of customized services.

NFP has more than 3,600 employees and global capabilities. Our expansive reach gives us access to highly rated insurers, vendors and financial institutions in the industry, while our locally based employees tailor each solution to meet our clients' needs. We’ve become one of the largest insurance brokerage, consulting and wealth management firms by building enduring relationships with our clients and helping them realize their goals.

Recently NFP was ranked by Business Insurance as the 5th largest global benefits broker by revenue, the 4th largest US-based privately owned broker and the 11th largest broker of US business. In addition, PlanSponsor named us the 5th largest executive benefits provider of nonqualified deferred compensation by number of plans, and we were ranked 11th in personal lines P&C revenue by Insurance Journal. Our independent broker-dealer ranked 10th in annual revenue by Investment Advisor, and Rep ranked it the 6th highest in advisor production by assets under management.

For more information, visit www.nfp.com.