SageSure, a general underwriter (MGU) specializing in U.S. catastrophic properties, announced the appointment of John Sence as chief sales officer.
In his new role, Sence will oversee sales strategy, distribution expansion and high-impact manufacturer engagement, reinforcing SageSure’s commitment to driving growth and supporting partners.
He brings experience in underwriting and agency operations. Sence spent 14 years in the independent agency system, building his business record and managing sales teams, followed by a decade overseeing field and national sales growth for a top carrier.
Prior to joining SageSure, he spent 11 years at Cincinnati Insurance Company, most recently as Vice President and Central Region Personal Lines Sales Manager, responsible for personal lines sales and distribution throughout the “Central Region,” from Ohio to Alabama and Texas to North Dakota.
“We are pleased to welcome John to our executive team,” said Tammy Nelson, chief marketing officer at SageSure. “He is a proven leader with a proven track record of optimizing agency performance. He has extensive business experience with agencies and operators and knows how to help producers grow revenue and cultivate long-term, impactful relationships.”
“I have known John for 30 years and believe he is uniquely positioned to lead SageSure’s growth in effective premiums from $3 billion to more than double that in the coming years,” said Terrence McLean, SageSure President and CEO. “SageSure offers a product that is truly differentiated in our market and extremely attractive to our distributors, and John is the right leader to amplify that message.”
Sence commented: “I am excited to strengthen SageSure’s collaboration with our manufacturer partners so that we can deliver even more value.
“My goal is to provide exceptional service and help our partners succeed. I look forward to helping them unlock opportunities for growth and profitability.”
