Mazonson LLC Announces Formation of New Private Client Group

Mazonson LLC today announced the creation of its newly formed Private Client Group (PCG). Mazonson's PCG is dedicated to providing comprehensive services and specialty coverages for high net worth individuals and their families. Jeffrey A. Kaplan has been appointed as the division's Managing Director.

"Mazonson's private client business takes our personal lines offerings to the next level. It addresses the needs of our elite client group with specifically tailored, sophisticated products and consultative services," said Paul Mazonson, President of Mazonson LLC. "We are especially pleased to have Jeff Kaplan at the helm of our full-service PCG team. Jeff's leadership and commitment to understanding, addressing and servicing the unique exposures of our high new worth clients is unparalleled."

Prior to joining Mazonson in 2001, Mr. Kaplan was a production manager and underwriter for Amica Mutual Insurance where he was responsible for the growth and quality of business placed in Eastern Massachusetts. His experience also includes client management and rate filings with a concentration in high net worth personal insurance.

Stated Bruce MacDougall, Mazonson's Executive Vice President, "Managing and protecting the assets of those with considerable wealth has a host of complex issues. Applying the knowledge and thought needed to make the right decisions now can translate into preserving significant dollars for the client later. At Mazonson, we take pride in being large enough to access the market for this group and small enough to devote particular attention to the needs of each individual. We anticipate and plan for our clients' needs."

Among the benefits of Mazonson's PCG is access to advisor's specializing in multiple and custom homes with replication coverage, automobile and collector vehicles, watercraft and yachts, international property, fine arts and antique collections, jewelry and collectables, kidnap and ransom, individual life & disability, long-term care and umbrella liability including non-profit D&O personal injury up to $100,000,000.

For more information on Mazonson LLC and its products and services, visit www.mazonson.com or call (800) 531-5211.

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Industry Contact:
Jeff Kaplan
Managing Director - Private Client Group
Mazonson LLC
781-224-5702
jkaplan@mazonson.com

Media Contact:
Pat Piraino
Marketing Director
Mazonson LLC
781-224-5719
ppiraino@mazonson.com