Cunningham Lindsey has named Denise Long vice president of Catastrophe Operations and Michael Bruce as director of Flood Operations. Bringing more than 20 years of claims experience to Cunningham Lindsey, Long will refine and direct the firm's Catastrophe Services Division, while building strategic partnerships with new and existing clients. Bruce, having over 10 years of NFIP experience, will lead a team of experienced and certified flood adjusters and will identify opportunities that will drive growth to Cunningham Lindsey's flood adjusting services.

Freberg Environmental Insurance (FEI) announced the appointment of several key staff members. Brenda Ryberg joined FEI in June as a Program Manager of FEI's Hazardous Materials Trucking program. Ryberg brings nearly 30 years of insurance industry experience to FEI and most recently served as senior underwriter for auto and garage risks at Colony Insurance Company. Nick Langham joined FEI in July as a senior environmental impairment liability underwriter, with a diverse environmental insurance and consulting background. Langham most recently served as underwriter for AIG's Dallas region. Based in Short Hills, New Jersey, Kristen Scott joins FEI as a production underwriter. Prior to joining FEI, Scott managed a national environmental storage tank program as well as other environmental product lines for Chamber Insurance Agency Services. Sean Mclaughlin, based in Denver, Colo., joined FEI as a production underwriter. Most recently, Mclaughlin served as environmental production underwriter for Tokio Marine Specialty.

The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) has appointed Cate Paolino as director of state affairs for its Northeast region. Based in Massachusetts, Paolino will represent NAMIC member company interests in New England and New York. Prior to joining NAMIC, Paolino served as senior counsel and second vice president, Regulatory Research and Compliance for Travelers.