Affordable American Insurance (AAI) has announced the hiring of Salvatore Morello as Executive Vice President of Agency & Carrier Relations, effective immediately. Morello brings more than two decades of leadership experience in the Property & Casualty insurance industry, most recently serving as Vice President of Personal Insurance Field Sales Operations at Travelers Insurance. In that role, he led national sales operations and field enablement across seven regions representing approximately $17 billion in direct written premium.
According to the announcement, Morello will lead AAI's agency and carrier strategy, focusing on scaling operations, enhancing partner relationships, and driving consistent, profitable growth across the company's network. This role is central to AAI's continued expansion and commitment to delivering best-in-class support to its agencies and carrier partners.
"Salvatore's depth of experience, strategic mindset, and track record of execution make him an exceptional addition to our leadership team," said Chris Fernandez, AAI's President & CEO. "We are excited to welcome him as we continue building a differentiated and scalable insurance platform."
Morello expressed enthusiasm about joining AAI, stating, "I am extremely excited to join such a distinguished organization and honored to be a part of a leadership team committed to supporting the independent agency distribution channel. I look forward to bringing my experience to the team and am focused on driving long-term profitable growth for both our agents and carrier partners."
The hiring underscores AAI's strategy to invest in top-tier talent as it accelerates nationwide growth and strengthens its position as a nationally leading insurance agency network. AAI, founded in 2005, describes itself as a scaled insurance agency network platform built to support and grow high-quality independent P&C agencies. The platform offers centralized operational, legal, and technology support, access to a national array of carrier appointments, enhanced commission economics, and profit-sharing programs. It serves agencies across approximately 40 states and also operates a Retail Agency Division.
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