National insurance company hires new chief underwriting officer

BRADENTON — David Brodsky has joined Sunz Insurance as chief underwriting officer.

Brodsky is a veteran in the industry and has been working in underwriting and workers’ compensation for over 35 years, according to a press release. 

He was formerly a senior vice president with the underwriting division of Houston International Insurance Group in Morristown, N.J. He has also worked for QBE North America, Tower Group International and Chubb (formerly ACE) in senior-level roles.

The release says Brodsky has demonstrated success driving profitability, building market share, creating new business units and opening new market initiatives on a national level. 

“David has exceptional experience in underwriting, and we’re thrilled to have him join our team,” says Sunz Insurance President Rick Leonard in the statement. “He is a strategic leader and will help us continue to take SUNZ’s growth to the next level.”

Brodsky will be responsible for leading the Sunz underwriting portfolio. He will focus on technical execution as well as supporting the company’s growth and profitability ambitions. 

“My career has allowed me the opportunity to learn the complexities of underwriting in various industries and segments, working with a wide range of distribution partners," says Brodsky in the statement. "I look forward to bringing this experience to SUNZ." 

Sunz Insurance is a national workers’ compensation insurance company headquartered in Bradenton. It has 365 employees in claims administration,  case management, fraud prevention  and customer support services. Sunz Holdings LLC reported $415.02 million in gross revenue in 2019.