People moves: MEMIC Group adds 2 to loss control team. August 20, 2026 The MEMIC Group, headquartered in Portland, Maine, added Megan Vernon and Nikko Severson to its loss control team. Vernon rejoins MEMIC as a loss control consultant serving Maine policyholders and brings six years of experience in workplace safety and risk management. She previously served as a health and safety content specialist at Safesite, focused on digital safety management, as well as an operations specialist at Foresight Commercial Insurance. Severson joins MEMIC as a loss control consultant with more than a decade of experience in environmental health and safety. Based in Connecticut, he will work with policyholders across Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. Prior to joining MEMIC, Severson served as an environmental health and safety specialist and project manager. Was this article valuable? Interested in loss control? Get automatic alerts for this topic.

MEMIC expands Northeast underwriting team with new hire Sean Rutledge. July 15, 2026 | Corporate Portland, ME - The MEMIC Group, the third-largest multi-state workers' compensation specialist in the United States, welcomes Sean Rutledge to its Northeast underwriting team as a Production Underwriter. Based in Massachusetts, Rutledge will partner with agents and employers across Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, specializing in small business accounts. Rutledge brings four years of industry experience, with a background spanning both claims and underwriting. He began his career at Travelers Insurance, spending a year in claims before moving into commercial lines underwriting, where he continued to grow his expertise over the next three years. "Sean brings a solid foundation in marketing and underwriting, along with valuable experience supporting agents," said E.K. Keller, Express Business Segment Leader. "He has built a reputation as a thoughtful, team-oriented professional and a trusted partner. Sean's openness, curiosity, and commitment to continuous learning reflect the values we prioritize at MEMIC, and we are pleased to welcome him to the team. We look forward to building success together." Rutledge holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Bridgewater State University and completed Travelers' Underwriting Professional Development Program, further strengthening his technical knowledge and approach to underwriting. "I connect deeply with MEMIC's mission and values, and the opportunity to help grow its impact in the workers' compensation space made this an easy decision for me," said Rutledge. "I'm excited to be part of the team and contribute to the work we're doing." About The MEMIC Group The MEMIC Group includes MEMIC Indemnity Company, MEMIC Casualty Company, and its parent company, Maine Employers' Mutual Insurance Company. All companies are rated "A" (Excellent) by A.M. Best for financial strength and stability. MEMIC is licensed to write workers' compensation coverage across all 50 states. We partner with more than 22,000 employers and support approximately 1 million of their employees through proactive safety services and compassionate injury management. Our teams are committed to helping workplaces thrive, from Maine to Florida and beyond.

MEMIC Strengthens IT and Underwriting teams with two industry veterans. June 23, 2026 | Corporate Portland, ME - The MEMIC Group, the third-largest multi-state workers' compensation specialist in the United States, welcomes Nitin Raghuvanshi as Director of Software Engineering to its IT team and Jessica Miller as a Senior Production Underwriter to its Southeast Region underwriting team. Both bring more than a decade of experience in their respective fields. Nitin Raghuvanshi Strengthens MEMIC's Technology Capabilities Raghuvanshi has more than 20 years of experience driving largescale digital transformation initiatives within the insurance industry. He previously served as Senior Engineering Manager for Customer Engagement and Retention Platforms at Gartner. Prior to that, he held several senior roles at AXA XL and XL Catlin, including Delivery Lead, Application Development Manager, and Technical Lead. "We're excited to add Nitin to our team as we continue advancing our technology capabilities," said Karl Lagasse, Vice President of Business Technology. "He brings a strong track record of translating complex ideas into practical solutions, and his leadership will enable us to remain agile, forward-thinking, and focused on delivering meaningful outcomes for our policyholders and agents." Raghuvanshi holds a Master of Science in Information Technology and a Bachelor of Commerce. His professional certifications include Digital Transformation from MIT Professional Education, Databricks Fundamentals Accreditation, and Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO). "I look forward to partnering across the organization and leveraging my P&C IT leadership experience to help shape and execute MEMIC's enterprise IT strategy, while delivering innovative, AI-enabled capabilities that drive business success," said Raghuvanshi. Jessica Miller Fuels Growth and Underwriting Excellence in the Southeast Miller has more than 13 years of experience in commercial insurance underwriting and business development. Before joining MEMIC, Miller spent eight years as a Business Development Underwriter with ICW Group. She previously served as a Commercial Lines Underwriter with Auto-Owners Insurance. "We're pleased to welcome Jessica Miller to MEMIC," said Sunny Jarrard, Southeast Territory Manager. "Her enthusiasm, curiosity, and proven ability to build strong agency relationships will play a key role in our continued growth in the market." Miller earned a bachelor's degree in marketing and public relations from Bradley University and holds the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designation. "I look forward to serving as a trusted workers' compensation resource, helping agency partners write new business, supporting our clients, and achieving long-term growth and success with MEMIC," said Miller. About The MEMIC Group The MEMIC Group includes MEMIC Indemnity Company, MEMIC Casualty Company, and its parent company, Maine Employers' Mutual Insurance Company. All companies are rated "A" (Excellent) by A.M. Best for financial strength and stability. MEMIC is licensed to write workers' compensation coverage across all 50 states. We partner with more than 22,000 employers and support approximately 1 million of their employees through proactive safety services and compassionate injury management. Our teams are committed to helping workplaces thrive, from Maine to Florida and beyond.