Appalachian Underwriters Inc. (AUI) is excited to announce Jim Mckenna as its newest sales representative. Jim is based in Lindenhurst, New York, and his territory includes CT, DE, MD, NY & RI.

Jim brings significant experience in the insurance industry to AUI. Prior to joining the Appalachian team, he has been a NYS Licensed Insurance Broker since 1989, a commercial lines manager and commercial lines marketer for new and renewal business.

“I am excited to be outside meeting agents face-to-face! The only way I can truly assist is by listening to agents first” Jim McKenna stated on his new position, “I am here to help you! I am here to make sure we meet and exceed your expectations. I am excited to be a part of the AUI team in this role.”

Bob Tobin, Northeast Regional Sales Manager for AUI, added, “We are very excited to have Jim joining the Sales Team as an external rep for select states in the Northeast Region. Jim’s vast amount of insurance experience in the insurance industry – especially his decades long work on the retail agency side – will make him a strong contributor to the team. We are all extremely confident that Jim will be successful in driving profitable business across the AUI business segment spectrum. Welcome aboard Jim!”

In his spare time, Jim enjoys the warm weather at the beach, the lake or pool with family and friends, or going to the driving range once a week to refine his stroke.