Within this new role, Keinard will provide leadership, support and guidance to Ascinsure’s underwriting team.

Joining Ascinsure as a senior underwriter in January 2018, Keinard was responsible for leading Ascinsure’s underwriting department by improving partner relationships, capitalizing on new business and renewal opportunities and increasing operational efficiency.

He brought with him more than 30 years of insurance and underwriting experience. Prior to Ascinsure, Keinard held senior positions with Travelers, Discover Re and Chubb.

Ascinsure is a Pittsburgh, Penn.-based operating company of Allied Insurance Brokers Inc. and a national, multi-lines program underwriting manager specializing in the crane, scaffold and rental equipment dealer markets.