Bermuda-based Ironshore Inc. announced yesterday that it is expanding its distribution network by establishing regional offices throughout the US.

Steven England has been appointed executive vice-president of Ironshore Insurance ServicesSM, responsible for overseeing Ironshore's US Field Operations.

Mr. England noted that Ironshore Insurance Services has opened offices in geographic markets to work with retail brokers on a regional basis.

Ironshore Insurance Services also announced the appointment of regional executives to lead its efforts in the following regional territories: David Rogers, Midwest (Chicago); Bob Newmarker, Northeast (Boston); Kevin Fee, Mid-Atlantic (Philadelphia); Ron Gleason, South Central (Houston); Wade Pitman, Southwest (Los Angeles) and Michael Gill, Gulf Coast (New Orleans).

"Ironshore is expanding its distribution capabilities for retail partners to access Ironshore's property and casualty capabilities as we continue to build on our success in meeting the needs of insureds and brokers," Mr. England said.

Mr. England, who joined Ironshore in December 2008, will continue to manage the Wholesale Property and Casualty office based in St. Louis, Missouri.