WQIS Appoints Justin Mongello to Newly Created Role
Q1, 2016 – WQIS, the largest underwriter of pollution liability insurance for marine vessels in the US, has created the new position of Chief Operating Officer and—following an extensive search—has selected Justin A. Mongello to fill that role, as well as that of Senior Vice President.
A native of Monroe, NY, Mongello holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation from State University of New York Maritime College. With almost twenty years as a proven team leader in underwriting, with firms such as Zurich North America, Swiss Reinsurance Corp and Liberty International Underwriters, Mongello brings a high-level of marine knowledge and insurance experience combined with a robust, client-centric focus and enthusiasm.
“My aim has always been to match the needs of assureds and broker partners with outstanding capabilities, and with this incredible team here at WQIS, that’s exactly what I’ll be doing.” quoted Mongello. “I look forward to continuing to build on the culture of the customer-centric team, and demonstrating our focus and expertise to the Pollution and COFR markets.”
The new COO position was created to further strengthen the senior management team, and to provide a liaison between top-ranked WQIS personnel and the insurance/broker community. As COO, Mongello’s responsibilities will include overseeing the company’s reinsurance placements, and nurturing subscriber partnerships, as well as the management of the portfolio’s compliance. Mongello’s unique background will also allow him to oversee and enhance the professional development of the underwriting team.
“We’re excited to have Justin on board,” said John Ryszetnyk, CEO of WQIS. “His extensive marine experience combined with deep underwriting knowledge and operational background help to solidify our industry-leading team.”
Founded in 1971, WQIS has over 40 years of experience as an absolute specialist in the industry, focusing on the issues of marine pollution insurance. WQIS is dedicated to providing the broadest coverage in marine pollution liability and creating the most responsive organization to serve the needs of our clients. With MPRG (Marine Pollution Response Group), WQIS has the most skilled and best-equipped team for spill cleanup in existence. WQIS is backed by 13 of the largest marine insurance companies in the world.
WQIS provides vessel pollution liability insurance for over 30,000 vessels operating worldwide. WQIS also provides insurance guaranties for over 3,500 vessels to satisfy laws in the United States and signatory states of the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage (Bunker Convention), and the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage (CLC).