Maria Pugliese Joins the Production Staff of Atlantic Specialty Lines of Florida

Clearwater, FL, February 2010 – Atlantic Specialty Lines of FL announces Maria Pugliese, ASLI, AU, AIS as she joins the firm in the position of Commercial Lines Underwriter.

Maria is a 14 year veteran of the Excess and Surplus Lines Wholesale industry. She brings the strengths of Wholesale Brokerage business handling and company underwriting to the Atlantic Specialty Lines of Florida team.

Pugliese will build upon her prior experience working with FL insurance agency clients to handle producer needs in placing brokerage and underwriting authority Excess and Surplus Lines business.

“The new aspect Maria brings to the Florida office of extending our presence on Florida’s East Coast is an exciting opportunity for the firm” says Seth Johnson, Corporate Chief Underwriting Officer and profit center manager for the Florida operations.

Atlantic Specialty Lines of Florida is an extension of the Richmond, VA office and was launched to better serve our Florida customers. ASL FL focuses on Specialty Lines placements in General Liability, Property, Professional Liability, Ocean Marine, Inland Marine and Personal Lines with carriers that are A.M. Best A- rated or better.

Maria may be reached through the Florida office at:

15950 Bay Vista Drive, Suite 250
Clearwater, FL 33760
Toll free: 877-545-9100 and email mariap@atlanticspecial.com