David Rosen, President of Brooks Insurance Agency, a nationally recognized multi-line wholesaler announced that Ben Hoover has joined the company as Vice President/Broker.

"We are excited to have Ben on board as we work to expand our markets," said David Rosen, President of Brooks Insurance Agency. "With his background and knowledge, he is sure to be an asset in driving new business and business development."

Ben joins the team with a strong commitment to providing the best service to current and future clients as Brooks Insurance Agency continues to expand its offerings nationally. Ben joins Brooks from Risk Placement Services where he served as Regional Marketing Manager and The Sea Pines Resort where he was responsible for two corporate divisions including operations.

Ben received his Master of Business Administration from Moore School of Business, The University of South Carolina and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Methodist University. He is an accredited Adviser in Insurance – AAI®, a member of the Association of Insurance Marketing Professionals, has served on various volunteer and community boards, and is a PGA Golf Professional.

About Brooks Insurance Agency Brooks Insurance Agency is a nationally recognized wholesale insurance agency for over 25 years. Brooks continues to broaden its reach in the property and casualty marketplace providing coverage on both an excess and surplus (E&S), standard markets, specialty lines, and distressed lines of business. Brooks' experience as a true excess and surplus lines wholesaler results in meaningful company relationships within the specialty marketplace to accommodate your coverage needs, on both an admitted and non-admitted basis.

As an independent wholesaler, Brooks maintains significant market relationships, enabling a preferred partner status that allows us to remain in lockstep with the latest in the marketplace. Visit www.brooks-ins.com for more information.