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Hinterland Insurance Appoints Mohmoud Bondugjie as AVP

On March 12, 2025, Hinterland Insurance announced a significant leadership appointment with the naming of Mohmoud Bondugjie as the new Assistant Vice President of General Commercial. This decision is a strategic part of the company’s broader restructuring efforts to fortify its underwriting divisions and improve its overall market presence.

Mohmoud Bondugjie's Profile

With over 15 years of extensive expertise in the insurance sector, Bondugjie has built a commendable career managing intricate commercial risk portfolios effectively. In his new role, he will spearhead the General Commercial division, focusing specifically on managing risks that hold a Total Insurable Value (TIV) of $7.5 million or less. Mohmoud will be operating out of the company’s San Diego office, where he aims to implement innovative solutions within their commercial insurance offerings.

Before his tenure at Hinterland, Bondugjie held prominent leadership roles in risk management and the wholesale insurance market. Expressing enthusiasm about his new position, he stated, "I'm excited to join Hinterland and work with this talented team to drive innovation within our commercial insurance program."

Structural Changes within Hinterland

As part of its strategic realignment, Hinterland Insurance has officially formed three distinct divisions tailored to meet varying client needs: Specialty Property, General Commercial, and Difference in Conditions (DIC). Each division is designed to focus on specific market segments, thereby enhancing product offerings while managing risks.

• - Specialty Property Division: Targeting risks with a TIV exceeding $7.5 million across key states, this division can accommodate a maximum of $15 million per building with a cumulative total of $60 million. In certain states, this threshold can rise to $17 million per building.
• - General Commercial Division: This division offers comprehensive property and liability coverage for risks with a TIV of $7.5 million or less. Liability limits commence at $1 million / $1 million / $2 million, with excess limits available up to $10 million.
• - Difference in Conditions Division: This segment specializes in Earthquake coverage across the West Coast, encompassing both primary and excess layers. The maximum TIV for primary accounts stands at $150 million, while excess accounts can reach up to $250 million, allowing for up to $25 million per account on either basis.

In line with this realignment, Hinterland will also be launching a revised submission process, complete with dedicated email channels to streamline operations. Lee Glaser, CEO of Hinterland Insurance, remarked, "Through this organizational restructuring, we can more effectively manage our product lines and streamline our submission processes, leading to a more focused and tailored experience for our distribution partners."

Here’s a breakdown of the new submission channels for each division:

• - Specialty Property: [email protected]
• - General Commercial: [email protected]
• - Difference in Conditions: [email protected]

These tailored communication pathways are designed to facilitate efficient processing, ultimately enhancing client satisfaction. Clients seeking more information on current offerings can visit Hinterland’s official website at hinterlandins.com/products.

About Hinterland Insurance

Established in 2019, Hinterland Insurance operates as an independently owned insurance managing general agency that specializes in underwriting solutions for complicated commercial insurance risks. Based in Denver, CO, the company also maintains offices in San Diego and Chicago, providing insurance programs across the nation, including commercial property and casualty, along with excess and surplus lines. For further insights, visit hinterlandins.com.