American Global Expands U.S. and Canadian Construction Insurance Teams

American Global has expanded its insurance broking and surety operations with three key hires in the U.S. and Canada, enhancing its capabilities in construction-focused insurance markets. The New York–based firm has appointed Carlos Rodriguez as Vice President in Atlanta, bringing expertise in property, engineering insurance, and multilingual skills to support complex risk portfolios. Joseph Ragusa joins as Senior Broker in New Jersey, contributing 15 years of construction insurance experience across Property & Casualty, General Liability, Cyber, and Workers Compensation sectors. In Canada, Benjamin O’Donnell has been named Vice President in Montreal to bolster American Global Canada’s surety underwriting team amid rapid expansion. O’Donnell’s background with Marsh and Allianz Canada, combined with his multilingual abilities and leadership experience, positions him to support the growing business across key provinces such as Ontario and Alberta. Kent Peters, President of American Global Canada, highlighted the strategic importance of O’Donnell’s addition to the team, aligning with the firm’s growth and cross-border collaboration goals. These strategic hires align with American Global’s aggressive yet organic growth strategy, focusing on strengthening technical expertise in Builder’s Risk, property and engineering coverage, and surety underwriting. This expansion comes as construction activity in North America sustains its momentum, driving demand for specialized insurance broking services. The company’s presence spans offices in the U.S., Canada, and Italy, providing comprehensive risk management solutions throughout construction project lifecycles. By integrating new senior talent with strong technical credentials and leadership skills, American Global aims to deepen its market position as a leader in construction risk management. The emphasis on cross-border collaboration and diverse linguistic capabilities supports servicing a broad and growing client base, including contractors, developers, and project owners. This growth reflects broader trends in the construction insurance market, where specialized knowledge and client-focused risk advisory are increasingly critical. Overall, American Global’s staffing investments illustrate the company’s commitment to scaling its brokerage and surety divisions, leveraging seasoned professionals to address complex insurance challenges in the North American construction sector. The firm’s strategic positioning enhances its ability to deliver tailored insurance solutions in a landscape marked by ongoing industry development and evolving risk profiles.