Rick, who joined ARC in September 2018, has been a Commercial Insurance professional since 1989. In the first 15 years of his career, Rick had a successful run on the carrier and wholesale side. During that time, Rick’s principal responsibilities were building and maintaining retail broker relationships, as well as developing and growing business segments. Throughout these years Rick served in a variety of roles, including Northeast Regional Director of Business Development for Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company.
From 2003 through 2018, Rick worked on the retail brokerage side. In this capacity, Rick was heavily involved in placing a wide range of Property and Casualty business, as well as developing and managing carrier and wholesaler relationships. Most recently, Rick served as Executive Vice President of Foa & Son brokerage, where he was responsible for the strategic direction and growth of the Property and Casualty division for the agency.
Over the course of his career, Rick has held several senior level management positions on both the insurance company and brokerage side. He has served on many insurance company agencies advisory councils, both regionally and nationally.
Rick’s personal interests include family, music, dogs, gardening and reading. Rick is also involved in several charitable organizations including the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Guide Dogs for the Blind and the St Patrick’s Church of Smithtown Parish Outreach Program.
