Our Team

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Agency Management Team:
	Paul M. DeCotis, ASLI President & CEO President and founder of DeCotis Insurance Associates, Inc. Paul is an underwriter and broker for; Commercial Property, Ocean & Inland Marine, and Auto/Truck Physical Damage. He has 35 years experience in the insurance industry as; an adjuster, retail insurance agent, and the past 25 years as a surplus lines broker. He graduated from Providence College in 1967 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree is active in local and national trade associations and a member of NAPSLO's Legislative Committee. Paul works out of the Providence, RI office and can be reached via e-mail at pdecotis@decotisinsurance.com _____________________________________________
	Devin B. Haughey Chief Operations Manager As Chief Operations Manager, Devin is responsible for the general management and operations of DeCotis Insurance Associates. Previously, he served as Vice President & Operations Manager of an E&S and Wholesale Agency, established and controlled a full service property & casualty insurance agency and served as Assistant Vice President of one of the largest independently owned retail agencies in Massachusetts. He has over 17 years of commercial & personal insurance experience, is a licensed property & casualty and surplus lines broker, graduated from Nichols College in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. Devin also studied at Regent's College in London, England (UK). Devin works out of the Providence, RI office and can be reached via e-mail at dhaughey@decotisinsurance.com
Account Marketing / Production Team:
	Thomas J. DeCotis Senior Vice President, Account Executive Tom is an underwriter and broker specializing in all lines of insurance including Umbrella, Prop / Casualty and Professional Lines. Tom is also responsible for all of the IT needs and concerns of the firm. He has over 10 years of property and casualty insurance experience, graduated from the University of Vermont in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetic & Nutritional Science. Tom is an active member of PLUS, NAPSLO, and the Independent Agents Association of RI. He sits on the IIARI's Automation Committee and is an active member of the Young Agents group. Tom works out of the Braintree, MA office and can be reached via e-mail at tdecotis@decotisinsurance.com _____________________________________________
	Peter W. Kenahan Vice President, Sr. Account Executive Peter is an underwriter and broker specializing in larger property and casualty risks. Previously, he worked as a commercial lines underwriter for The Travelers Insurance Company. He has over 25 years of commercial and personal insurance experience, graduated from The University of Texas at San Antonio in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration & Management. Peter has been a member of the Government Affairs Committee for the Independent Agents Association of RI for the past 4 years. Peter works out of the Providence, RI office and can be reached via e-mail at pkenahan@decotisinsurance.com _____________________________________________
	Dave Finneran, JD, ARM Vice President, Sr. Account Executive Dave is an underwriter and broker specializing in site pollution, contractors pollution, directors & officers liability, professional liability, employment practices liability, media liability, internet security programs and other related lines of business. Dave joined DeCotis Insurance Associates in 2008. He has over 13 years of commercial and personal insurance experience, graduated from Massasoit Community College in 1988 with an Associate Degree in Architectural Technology; University of MA Boston in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Political Science and New England School of Law in 1996 with a Juris Doctor Degree. Dave works out of the Braintree, MA office and can be reached via e-mail at dfinneran@decotisinsurance.com _____________________________________________
	Richard White, CIC Sr. Account Executive Richard is an underwriter and broker for all lines of Personal and Commercial property & casualty with a CIC designation and Certificate of Management from Open University (UK). Richard has over 39 years of experience in underwriting, marketing and management with Zurich Insurance and General Accident both of the UK. In 1996 he was assigned to the United States to oversee the national development of the General Accident Small Business Program in Philadelphia eventually leading him to the Boston office of CGU. In 2002 he joined a Boston based wholesaler where he was head of the Property Division and joined DeCotis Insurance Associates in 2008. Ricard works out of the Braintree, MA office and can be reached via e-mail at rwhite@decotisinsurance.com _____________________________________________
	Patricia J. Mayforth Vice President, Sr. Account Executive Pat is an underwriter and broker specializing in MGA property and casualty risks for binding authority business. Pat manages and underwrites the DeCotis Insurance Associates Lloyd's of London Homeowners Program in addition to many other binding and brokerage authority commercial and personal risks. Pat has 39 years of surplus lines insurance experience, has been with the firm for 14 years and is an active member of the National Association of Insurance Women. Pat works out of the Providence, RI office and can be reached via e-mail at pmayforth@decotisinsurance.com _____________________________________________
	Cassandra Oliveira Account Manager Cass is an underwriter and broker specializing in personal lines property and casualty risks for both binding authority and brokerage business. Cass manages and underwrites the DeCotis Insurance Associates Lloyd's of London Homeowners Program and other MGA contracts. She joined the firm in 2001 as an underwriting assistant until being promoted to senior underwriter in 2007. Cass is a 2001 graduate of Katharine Gibbs School, is active in the National Association for Insurance Women and works out of the Providence, RI office. She can be reached via e-mail at coliveira@decotisinsurance.com
Account Management / Service / Support Team:
	Kristen M. Liguori CFO, Accounting Manager Since 1997, Kristen has been the Accounting Manager. Previously, Kristen was a small accounts commercial underwriter and broker specializing in binding authority business. Kristen has over 18 years of property and casualty insurance experience, graduated from Rhode Island College in 1992 with a bachelors in Political Science & History. She has been with the firm since 1992 and sits on several non-profit educational institution boards & committees. Kristen works out of the Providence, RI office and can be reached via e-mail at kliguori@decotisinsurance.com _____________________________________________
	Betty Silva Executive Assistant, Claims Manager Betty is the Executive Assistant of the firm and claims manager for all brokerage and binding authority claims. Betty also manages carrier underwriting & financial reporting. She has 25 years property & casualty insurance with an ACSR designation. Betty has been with DeCotis Insruance since 2005 and an active member of the RI Insurance Women's Association. Betty works out of the Providence, RI office and can be reached via e-mail at bsilva@decotisinsurance.com _____________________________________________
	Kelly Marrocco Associate Account Manager Kelly assists in the placement and servicing of commercial insurance products and services for both binding and brokerage accounts. Prior to joining DeCotis Insurance Associates in 2006, she worked at Metropolitan Insurance Company in the Long Term Care & Life Insurance Division. She has over 3 years of property and casualty insurance experience, is an active member of the RI Insurance Women's Association, Young Agents and is currently pursuing a CIC designation. Kelly works out of the Providence, RI office & can be reached via e-mail mailto:khopkins@decotisinsurance.com _____________________________________________
	Katherine Everett Customer Service Representative Katie is the assistant to all underwriters & brokers and is responsible for; data entry, processing of binders and invoices, endorsements and policy issuance for personal lines, commercial lines and professional lines - binding and brokerage acccounts. Proir to joining DeCotis Insurance Associates in 2008, she interned at a local law firm. Katie is active in the National Association for Insurance Women and Young Agents of Rhode Island. She works out of the Providence, RI office and can be reached via e-mail at keverett@decotisinsurance.com _____________________________________________
	Maura Tower Associate Account Manager Maura joined DeCotis Insurance Associates in June of 2010 as an Associate Account Manager. Maura assists in the placement and servicing of commercial insurance products & services for both binding and brokerage accounts. Prior to joining DeCotis Insurance, Maura served as a Business Account Manager for a Massachusetts based Retail Agency where she was responsible for the day to day operations of the Commercial Lines Department. She brings with her 11 years of Commercial and Personal Lines Insurance experience and holds a Massachusetts P&C License. Maura maintains the following designations: CIC, CISR and AAI. Maura works out of the Braintee, MA office and can be reached via e-mail at mtower@decotisinsurance.com _____________________________________________

Krystal Johnson
Administrative Assistant

Krystal is a Customer Service Representative responsible for data entry, policy conditions, policy release and non-premium bearing endorsements.

She is also responsible for all front desk responsibilities and joined DeCotis Insurance Associates in 2008. Krystal works out of the Providence, RI office and can be reached via e-mail at kjohnson@decotisinsurance.com

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