HM Insurance Group Names Mark Lawrence as Senior Vice President, Underwriting

Mark Lawrence has joined HM Insurance Group (HM) as senior vice president, underwriting. In this role, Lawrence will be responsible for meeting HM Stop Loss revenue and profitability goals while providing executive leadership to the company’s underwriting department.

“Mark is a great addition to our senior management team,” Tom Doran, president and COO, HM Insurance Group, said. “With the rising claims trend and other challenges of the current market, we are committed to tailoring our coverage to best satisfy each policyholder’s level of risk tolerance, while mitigating potential claim risks. It’s about finding the right balance for success, and this is an approach we know Mark will lead well.”

Lawrence comes to HM from Everest Reinsurance Company, a global leader in reinsurance and insurance, where he served as the chief underwriter with top and bottom line responsibility for multiple lines of business including primary self-funded medical, insurance and reinsurance for direct and partner relationships. Prior to his time at Everest Reinsurance Company, Lawrence worked in underwriting leadership roles for Canada Life Assurance Company and LDG Re, a division of HCC.

With more than 20 years of experience, Lawrence brings extensive knowledge in the development of long-term, profitable and growing relationships with clients in the accident, health and reinsurance markets. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in anthropology from the University of Regina in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.