September 16, 2020 – Western Security Surplus (WSS), part of XPT Partners, announces the hiring of industry veteran Suzy Baird. Suzy joins as Senior Broker/Underwriter with Houston Surplus Lines (HSL), a division of WSS, offering products from some of the very best A rated surplus lines carriers and brokerage markets to their retail Agents & Brokers.
Suzy’s previous experience includes successes as Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager with MJ Hall & Company in their California and Alaska offices. Most recently, she held the position of Production Underwriter with Southwest Risk in Houston. She began her career with AIG, later followed by Bowes & Company.
“WSS continues to expand, adding expertise for clients through true industry specialists such as Suzy. Our collaborative environment will allow Suzy to offer more solutions for hard to place risks while also using the vast resources including markets and products offered by WSS and HSL,” said Kyle Stevens, President and CEO of WSS.
Suzy attended Indiana University and Purdue University and will be based out of the WSS Houston office.
About WSS
Since 1981, WSS has been providing retail brokers an increasing line of Commercial and Personal Lines products, with access to both admitted and non-admitted markets. Expanding value and expertise for clients has led to the acquisitions of Klein & Costa and Houston Surplus Lines and office expansions throughout California and Texas.
WSS is a proud member of the following trade associations: CIWA, WSIA, and TSLA. WSS is headquartered in Plano, TX with employees also located in California. www.wssib.com
Contact: Chantal Nation 972.702.0500 cnation@wssib.com
About XPT
Partners XPT is a specialty insurance distribution company formed through a partnership of highly experienced insurance management executives. XPT brings together underwriting and wholesale brokerage firms across many specialty lines through acquisitions and new product development. XPT stands apart by delivering expertise through a collaborative partnership culture. www.xptspecialty.com
Contact: Mark Smith 917.843.1243 msmith@xptspecialty.com
