NFP Strengthens Complex Property Risk Leadership with Melissa Sage

NFP, an Aon company and a prominent broker in the property and casualty (P&C) insurance and benefits consulting space, has appointed Melissa Sage as Senior Vice President and Complex Property Leader for its Atlantic region. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Sage brings over 20 years of industry experience spanning carrier and broker operations. Her background includes roles at USI Insurance Services, Sentry, Liberty Mutual, and Sompo International, where she specialized in property risk management and complex insurance solutions. Melissa Sage holds key industry certifications such as the Construction Risk Specialist and Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designations. She previously served as president of the Charlotte CPCU chapter, underlining her leadership within the professional insurance community. Reporting to Tim Ryan, Senior Vice President of Complex Risk at NFP, Sage will focus on enhancing the company’s capabilities in delivering tailored risk management solutions for clients with complex property insurance needs. The addition of Sage to NFP aligns with the company’s strategic emphasis on expanding complex risk business as part of a wider effort to address evolving risk environments. Her expertise in data-driven property risk analytics and multinational insurance structures will support clients in navigating intricate property exposures with clarity and confidence. This appointment exemplifies NFP’s commitment to specialized client service through experienced leadership and comprehensive risk solutions. NFP operates across the U.S., Canada, UK, and Ireland, providing a broad range of insurance and risk management products including property and casualty insurance, employee benefits, executive benefits, and retirement plan advisory. The company leverages the global presence and capabilities of its parent company, Aon, to serve a diverse client base with customized insurance solutions. This leadership enhancement signals ongoing industry focus on complex property risk as a critical area within commercial insurance markets, requiring sophisticated underwriting, analytics, and client consultation. NFP’s investment in seasoned leaders like Melissa Sage is likely to strengthen its competitive position in the P&C brokerage sector amid increasing demand for specialized risk solutions.