Risk Point names 2 new VPs of underwriting, sales & marketing

Risk Point, a full-service program manager and provider of insurance underwriting and claims expertise to the dealership sector, recently named two new vice presidents for underwriting as well as sales and marketing.

Taking on the role as VP of sales and marketing is Pepper Snider, who will be will be responsible for driving profitable growth and delivering customer excellence through independent agents across Risk Point’s programs for dealer open lot and garage package for auto, motorcycle, RV and heavy truck dealerships.

“I have admired what Risk Point has done in the automotive dealership insurance industry, so I am very excited to join the Risk Point team. I look forward to helping provide world class insurance solutions to dealerships across the country through our independent agent network,” Snider said in a news release.

Snider’s background in these industries and niche specialization comes from 24 years of experience at Zurich/Universal Underwriters Group as a regional sales manager, Pearl Insurance as vice president/general manager of sales for the Western region and most recently as a producer for a regional retail insurance agency.

In another news release, Risk Point announced Corissa Pate has been named vice president of underwriting in garage operations

Pate’s background in the dealership insurance industry stems from more than 16 years of experience. Pate was a senior underwriter with Amynta before joining Risk Point.

“Risk Point is the leader in auto dealership insurance solutions, and I am honored to be added as a member of their team,” Pate said. “I am excited to help propel the Risk Point team toward further growth as we provide intelligent insurance solutions and superior client services to auto dealerships nationwide.”