Andrew Petersen Named Executive Vice President of Business Development for Atlas General Insurance Services

San Diego, CA, 7/2/2012 – Andrew Petersen has been named Executive Vice President of Business Development for Atlas General Insurance Services, a program administrator with offices in San Diego, San Francisco and Denver.

“We are thrilled that Andrew Petersen has accepted the role of Executive Vice President of Business Development with Atlas,” said Bill Trzos, Chief Executive Officer. “Andrew has worked with our team and has always been a great advocate of our business for many years. We are privileged to have him join our company. Andrew will be a great representative for Atlas and we are confident that he will be a significant contributor in executing our long term strategy of growth and profitability.”

Andrew will have a wide range of responsibilities that include business development for new carriers, new programs, new lines of business and geographic expansion. Andrew will also work in identifying strategic acquisition targets that will enhance the Atlas platform and provide better options for its clients. Finally, Andrew will have a significant role in existing program and portfolio management.

Prior to joining Atlas, Andrew held senior positions at Guy Carpenter and then Collins Associates before it was sold to Guy Carpenter in 2009. Most recently, Andrew was Senior Vice President of Guy Carpenter in San Francisco where he was co-head of production. Additionally, Andrew focused on casualty driven reinsurance placements and has worked extensively in the workers’ compensation and MGA space.

About Atlas General Insurance Services®
Atlas General Insurance Services is a full service general insurance agency that offers a wide range of insurance solutions. Atlas has expertise in developing and underwriting programs with a variety of insurance carrier partners. Atlas has the primary goal to provide exceptional service and unique options for its clients.

CONTACT:
Holly Foxen Wells
619-768-6526
holly@atlas.us.com