Re/insurance brokerage Protecdiv has promoted Cate DelaCruz (pictured above) to executive vice president and head of analytics. The appointment is effective immediately.
DelaCruz joined Protecdiv as senior director of analytics in May 2020. She has since overseen the development of the firm’s analytics capabilities across multiple business lines. In her new position, DelaCruz will direct the ongoing expansion and strategy of Protecdiv’s analytics platform, manage the creation of proprietary tools, and work to enhance solutions for clients.
Her responsibilities also include supporting the company’s reinsurance, insurance, and mortgage credit risk operations.
She is also expected to advance the firm’s use of data-driven decision-making and contribute to strengthening Protecdiv’s value proposition for clients and partners.
“Cate has been an invaluable member of the Protecdiv team, and her promotion to EVP and head of analytics is richly deserved,” said Protecdiv chief operating officer Paul Little.
Little said that the company anticipates her leadership will help maintain the level of service clients expect.
“This new role is both an honor and an opportunity to push the boundaries of what we can achieve with data. I’m passionate about using analytics to solve complex challenges and create lasting impact – not just for our clients, but for the communities they serve,” DelaCruz said.
Earlier this year, Protecdiv also appointed David Castillo as executive vice president and national construction practice leader. Castillo, who brings more than 30 years of industry experience, is tasked with leading the company’s efforts in expanding its construction and surety business.
Castillo’s background includes leadership roles at USI Insurance Services, Marsh, and Willis, as well as serving as CEO of The Gray Casualty & Surety Company, where he led a national expansion initiative.
In addition to internal promotions, Protecdiv has pursued strategic partnerships to expand its service offerings. In 2024, the firm entered a co-broking agreement with Aon, aiming to provide enhanced risk-management solutions for US public and private-sector clients.
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