NEWS RELEASE
Date:
Contact:
For Immediate Release
Mindy McDermott
The Miller Group
816.308.4553
mindym@millercares.com
Pat Murphy Promoted to President of
Property and Casualty Division for The Miller Group.
Dan Murray joins as Director of Operations
as one of several company new hires.
(Overland Park, Kansas) March 7, 2014 - The Miller Group, one of Kansas City’s largest locally owned, full-service
insurance and employee benefit firms, announces several new hires and promotions as the company prepares to
sustain recent double-digit growth.
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Pat Murphy, promoted to President, Property and Casualty Division
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Dan Murray, new hire, Director of Operations, Property and Casualty Division
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Ken Sigman, new hire, Vice President Employee Benefits and Wellness Services, Employee Benefits
Division
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Mindy McDermott, new hire, Director of Marketing and Communications
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Ashley Hund, new hire, Account Manager, Employee Benefits Division
Pat Murphy is a principal of the firm. Previously, he was president of the Community Service Providers Division,
specializing in property and casualty for nonprofit agencies. In his new role, he will manage the entire scope of
commercial insurance products and services across all industry segments, including construction which continues
to be a company focus.
Dan Murray’s insurance career spans 32 years and is equally divided between the insurance company and
brokerage side of the business. He brings with him expertise in underwriting, marketing and management roles, in
addition to national account management and captives.
Ken Sigman was formerly president of Health Benefits Systems, Inc., a Kansas City-based health and wellness
agency. Health Benefits Systems and The Miller Group joined forces in February to strengthen their collective
service offerings, particularly in the area of corporate wellness.
Mindy McDermott, previously of MSM Communications, will be responsible for all brand management
deliverables and internal and external communications.
Ashley Hund, Account Manager, supports the day-to-day servicing of employee benefit clients, handling carrier
marketing and selection, plan design and review, employee communications, and execution of corporate wellness
programs.
“We are delighted to strengthen our team of insurance professionals,” says Sean Miller, CEO of The Miller Group.
“Our focus on the nonprofit and construction industries for property and casualty services and solutions, and our
recognized expertise in the Affordable Care Act and its implications on employee benefit programs, have helped
our company grow. We look forward to the experience and additional expertise that Dan, Ken, Mindy and Ashley
will provide and the increased value The Miller Group will bring to our clients.”
For more information, contact Mindy McDermott, at 913.488.3925, or at mindym@millercares.com.
About The Miller Group
The Miller Group (Robert E. Miller Insurance Agency) was founded in 1961 by Robert E. Miller. Today, The Miller
Group is led by Bob Miller's sons, Sean and Matt, and has grown to become one of the top brokerage firms in the
Midwest. Regional and national clients benefit from a comprehensive array of products and services, including
Risk Management and Commercial Insurance; Employee Benefits; HR Consulting; Surety Bonds; Safety & Loss
Prevention and Private Risk Management. Industry specialties include construction services and non-profits.
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