CNA Names New VP of Business Development
CNA National announced that Dino DeAngelis, former director of national sales for Gulf States Financial Services, has joined the sales team as vice president of business development.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — CNA National announced that Dino DeAngelis has joined the sales team as vice president of business development, effective Nov. 28.
“CNA National is continuing to enhance our sales organization in order to expand our position as marketshare leader,” said Alan Miller, senior vice president of sales. “Dino brings extensive accomplishments in developing automobile-related products and fostering successful long-term agent relationships.”
DeAngelis’ career includes 15 years at Jim Moran & Associates (JM&A), where he served in multiple management positions. He most recently he served as director of national sales for Gulf States Financial Services, where he was responsible for creating new agent and dealer relationships.
“Initiating and maintaining successful agent relationships while seeking new avenues for business will be a major focus for me in this new position,” DeAngelis said. “I expect my experience with leading division growth on a corporate level will prove to be a valuable asset to CNA National.”
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