Wilmington, DE (April 19, 2023) - The Target Markets Program Administrators Association (TMPAA) announced the hiring of Gene Abbey to fill the position of Director of Insurance Services and Education. In this role, Abbey will provide strategic leadership and direction for all resource development, educational programming, and other insurance services to assist TMPAA members.

Abbey has spent nearly 30 years as a P&C insurance professional with expertise in multi-line commercial coverages and risk management solutions. His experience for the last 20 years has been with specialty programs, fronting, captives, and alternative risk solutions. Gene has served in leadership positions for insurance carriers, program administrators, and service providers. Most recently, Gene earned his Master of Science in Risk and Insurance (MSRI) from Butler University and his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Cleary University. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy & Psychology from Lycoming College. Gene started attending TMPAA events in 2003.

Ray Scotto, TMPAA Executive Director, stated, “Gene’s long tenure and knowledge of the industry will be a great benefit as we seek to deliver more critical resources and value-added services to members. As the industry changes, developing strategies to ensure association members are prepared to take advantage of new opportunities will be key. We believe Gene’s experience makes him well-suited for this role.”

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