Woodruff-Sawyer's Southern California Office Expands With Addition of Matthew Gauen

Woodruff-Sawyer's Southern California Office Expands With Addition of Matthew
Gauen

SAN FRANCISCO, March 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Woodruff-Sawyer & Co., one of the
largest independent insurance brokers in the nation, announced today that Matt
Gauen has joined their firm as Vice President, Account Executive in the
Southern California Office. Woodruff-Sawyer has been growing their operations
in the region, having added Jim Lopiccolo as Vice President of Corporate &
Executive Protection just a week ago.

Mr. Gauen has over 24 years of insurance industry experience. Most recently,
he was a senior vice president in the global technology, media and
telecommunications practice at Marsh Risk and Insurance Services in Newport
Beach. Matt has extensive experience working with other industry segments such
as life science, manufacturing and distribution. He also has expertise in
complex coverages such as Errors and Omissions and International risks.

"Matt is an exciting addition to our team. His industry expertise and
extensive knowledge will provide us with further depth and resources to better
serve our clients," said Ron Packouz, Southern California Practice Leader. "He
is a true professional who puts his clients' interests first."

"I have known Matt for many years, and believe he will be key leader in our
Southern California expansion," added Charlie Rosson, Chief Executive Officer
at Woodruff-Sawyer. "We are very pleased that he has decided to join our
firm."

About Woodruff-Sawyer & Co.
Woodruff-Sawyer is one of the largest independent insurance brokerage firms in
the nation, and is an active partner of Assurex Global and International
Benefits Network. For over 90 years, Woodruff-Sawyer has been partnering with
clients to implement and manage cost-effective and innovative insurance,
employee benefits and risk management solutions, both nationally and abroad.
Headquartered in San Francisco, Woodruff-Sawyer has offices throughout
California and in Portland, Oregon.

For more information about Woodruff-Sawyer, call 949.435.7357 or visit
www.wsandco.com

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Patrick Hull, VP, Marketing & Communications of Woodruff-Sawyer & Co.,
+1-415-399-6488, phull@wsandco.com