World names surety head

World Insurance Associates  named Mike Viner head of surety, tasking him with driving growth, expanding market reach, and strengthening carrier partnerships.

Viner brings 20+ years of experience across underwriting and business development, most recently serving as SVP at Cross Surety, with prior roles at Willis and Hilb Rogal & Hobbs.

“We are delighted to have Mike join the team and lead the surety practice through its next phase of growth. His experience developing sales strategies and supporting sales teams with complex surety program design will help our advisors bring even more solutions to our clients.” – John Newell, CEO of World.

“World has an exceptional surety practice, and I am excited to continue building out its capabilities. I enjoy working with our sales teams to innovate solutions and support their clients’ challenges.” – Mike Viner, head of World’s surety practice.