Barbara Murphy joins InStrategy Group as Managing Director, Operations Practice

Charlotte, NC, November 10, 2009 - InStrategy Group, a leading insurance consultancy company, appointment of Barbara Murphy as Managing Director. Murphy will lead their Operations Practice.

"We're honored and excited to have Barbara as part of our team," says Gregg Calestini, InStrategy Group CEO. "She adds significant depth and experience to our company as we move forward and grow to new heights. Barbara's knowledge of the insurance industry combined with her operational experience and background in Information Technology and work-flow analysis enhances our ability to deliver proven growth and margin improvement strategies to our clients".

Barbara has over 25 years of background in the insurance industry. She has extensive experience with leading carriers in the commercial and surplus lines segments of the business. Her roles ranged from Chief Operations Officer at Aspen Specialty Insurance Company to Director of IT and Corporate Operations (of) at First State Management Group, a division of The Hartford. She also has an extensive property and professional lines underwriting background.

"I am pleased and excited to join InStrategy Group, a growing organization offering clients dynamic and individualized advice and solutions." said Murphy.

Murphy continued, "Achieving success in today's market requires companies, regardless of nature and size, to be proactive in setting and executing strategies focused on cost savings, increased service potential and margins of growth. My operational, underwriting, and technology background allows us to analyze situations from a multi dimensional perspective and offer integrated solutions that fit the business need".

Calestini continued, "Barbara joining InStrategy Group is a real feather in our hat. She brings vision as well as demonstrated operational excellence. From a client perspective, Barbara adds bench strength and is another example of our firm's commitment towards bringing the best minds in the business to our client's cause. We are pleased to welcome Barbara to our team".

InStrategy Group is a leading business consulting company serving the insurance industry. InStrategy Group is dedicated to bringing clients innovative solutions that deliver measurable results. With offices in Charlotte, Boston and Cleveland, InStrategy Group provides services to retailers, wholesalers, MGAs, carriers and third party providers throughout the insurance industry.

To contact Barbara Murphy directly, call her at 781.322.1200 or cell 781.910.8088 or email her at