First Fidelity Brokerage, Inc Launches Armed Forces and Veterans Practice
New York, NY, September 24, 2015 (Newswire.com) - As announced recently by Eugene B. Podokshik, CEO of First Fidelity Brokerage, Inc., everybody is pleased to welcome Richard F. Maynes as the new Senior Vice President of the leading property and casualty insurance brokerage.
Richard Maynes is a licensed property and casualty broker with over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry. Prior to joining First Fidelity Brokerage, he served at management and production positions at the Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services. He had previously been associated with the Allied World Assurance Company (AWAC), as the head of underwriting compliance. He also served as Senior Vice President at the Aon Corporation. As Senior Vice President of his new firm, Maynes will be responsible for structuring, overseeing and managing the newly established Armed Forces and Veterans Practice at First Fidelity Brokerage.
“We are developing a niche that is definitely underserved and we are pleased to have a former 1st Lieutenant in the US Army 101st to lead the practice”, said Eugene Podokshik. “We expect to continue to hire military veterans and establish a renowned national practice staffed by people who have served in the armed forces. I believe this is a beneficial approach, particularly for the military personnel who have a difficult time finding employment. We appreciate the sacrifice they make and understand the many benefits that military personnel offer to a private employer”, added Podokshik.
Richard F. Maynes is also a former Governor for the John Street Club, the premier insurance club of New York. He served in the US Army and is a former 1st Lieutenant in the US Army’s 101st Airborne Division. He is also the recipient of the Bronze Star, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry and Combat Infantryman Badge. Maynes completed his B.A. at the LaSalle University and had Graduate Studies at the Catholic University in Washington, DC. Maynes lives in New Canaan, Ct.
Founded in 1994, First Fidelity Brokerage is a leading property and casualty insurance broker. The firm is headquartered in New York City and has a niche specialization in real estate, construction, education and their newly established Armed Forces and Veterans Practice.