People Moves: Hapworth to Lead Amwins’ AEU; Former NFLer Ayodele Joins Spoznik Agency; Century Risk Advisors Adds Sawyer May 24, 2021
Hapworth Appointed CEO of Alabama-Based American Equity Underwriters
The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. (AEU, an Amwins Company), a provider of workers’ compensation insurance for waterfront employers and program administrator for American Longshore Mutual Association Ltd. (ALMA), has picked Adele S. Hapworth to succeed Michael L. Lapeyrouse as the company’s chief executive officer, effective June 1, 2021.
Lapeyrouse will assume the role of chairman for AEU.
Adele S. Hapworth
Hapworth joined AEU in 2007 and has served in leadership roles including director of Product Development, executive vice president and chief operating officer.
Tinton Falls, NJ, May 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) World Insurance Associates LLC (World) announced today that former Miami Dolphin linebacker and investment advisory managing partner Akin Ayodele has joined the firm’s Sapoznik agency in Miami as a business development executive. In this role, Ayodele will provide employee benefits and wellness solutions to Florida’s nonprofit, private equity, municipality, and small business sectors. “This is an incredible opportunity for all of us since Akin shares our deep roots in the South Florida community along with our passion for helping clients deliver education- and wellness-based benefits plans to their employees,” said Rachel Sapoznik, Founder, CEO, and President of Sapoznik Insurance, a World Company. “As a competitive athlete and entrepreneur, Akin has the strategic thinking, perseverance, and dedication to empowering communities that makes him an invaluable team member for us and a trusted business advi