By Isha Marathe

June 6 - (The Insurer) - Wholesale insurance broker McGowan Financial Lines has hired Dan Lazarz, former director of the ExecPro Group at CRC Insurance Services, as a director and team leader.

Lazarz has over 20 years of experience in the industry. Before CRC Group, he held roles at Swett & Crawford, Lockton, Crum and Foster and St. Paul Travelers.

He has experience in the financial lines segments, including D&O, E&O, EPLI, allied healthcare/medical malpractice, cyber and data privacy, representations and warranties, and trade credit/accounts receivable insurance.

"Our intent is to constantly expand our offerings and become the preeminent and preferred wholesale insurance brokerage for Professional Liability and Management Liability in the United States. Dan's extensive experience and industry knowledge will be invaluable towards this goal," said Thomas McGowan, CEO of Texas-based insurance broker The McGowan Companies.