Experienced Medical Liability Broker, Julie Shumer, Teams with Keane Insurance Group

ST. LOUIS - Jan. 22, 2019 - PRLog -- The Keane Insurance Group has recently expanded its footprint in the Southeast and East Coast by adding Julie Shumer, a medical professional liability insurance broker with over 25 years of experience.  Shumer comes with an established client base as well as an expertise in the healthcare industry second to none.  Adding Shumer to its team is part of the Keane Group's growth strategy in regions around the country.

Shumer will continue to work with her clients as a healthcare broker specializing in physician and medical facility insurance programs.  She is well known for her innovative approach to negotiating comprehensive coverages for a variety of healthcare clients.

"We are extremely pleased to have Julie on board with us," said Keane's COO, Brian Dames.  "Her reputation, experience, and knowledge in the insurance industry will be an asset to our team.  We feel she will be a huge benefit to our clients and our growing agency."

Previously, Shumer was Senior Vice President at The Signature B&B Companies, an independent insurance brokerage in New York, developing its medical professional and healthcare facility business.  In addition, she has previously worked as Senior Vice President of the healthcare division of Professional Medical Insurance Services, and, prior to that, Director of Large Group Programs with First Physicians Insurance Company (FPIC).

With more than 4,500 physician clients nationwide, The Keane Insurance Group is one of the largest independent brokers of medical professional/malpractice insurance in the country.  Keane has been providing risk management solutions to the healthcare community since 1995 and has offices in St. Louis, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Austin, Jacksonville, FL, and New York.  Learn more at https://www.keanegroup.com.