NSM Insurance Group, one of the leading program administrators of niche industry-specific insurance programs, is pleased to announce that Jennifer Johnston has joined NSM as the Northeast Regional Underwriting Manager for Social Services on July 18, 2017. Johnston will be responsible for overseeing new business development and renewal retention in the northeast region for NSM's Care Providers Insurance Program.

Johnston, a seasoned insurance professional with more than 15 years of experience, previously worked at NSM as Underwriting Manager for the Addiction Treatment Providers Program. Most recently, Johnston served as the Underwriting Consulting Director at CNA Insurance.

"We are pleased to welcome Jennifer back to NSM. She is truly an expert in the behavioral healthcare and social services industries. Our team will benefit from her knowledge and proven track record of underwriting good profitable business while developing strong relationships with agents," said Geof McKernan, CEO of NSM Insurance Group. "She has made significant contributions to NSM in the past, and we are confident that she will play an instrumental role in growing our social service business in the northeast region moving forward."

About NSM Insurance Group

For more than 25 years, NSM Insurance Group has been an industry leader in the development, implementation, marketing and underwriting of industry-specific insurance programs. The company's insurance programs include social services and behavioral health; CAT driven property; collector cars; workers' compensation; staffing; sports and fitness; breweries and wineries; professional liability for architects and engineers; and pet insurance. NSM Insurance Group is aggressively seeking to acquire additional program managers and niche specific insurance businesses. For more information, contact Bill McKernan at 800-970-9877, ext. 111.