Patti Roth Joins XS Brokers Senior Management Team Quincy, MA, June 28, 2011 – XS Brokers Insurance Agency, Inc., a leading Northeast E&S wholesale brokerage & MGA firm, announced today that Patricia (Patti) Roth joined the firm’s senior management team as an EVP and to head-up the launching of its Connecticut office. Patti Roth has her BA from Fairfield University. For over 21 years, Patti has been well recognized for her brokering and underwriting development expertise in large casualty, umbrella and environmental business. Patti was formerly EVP of S.H. Smith & Company for 17 years. Adam Devine, CEO of XS Brokers, said, “We are ecstatic that Patti is on our team! Patti brings a unique combination of abilities to our organization, including proven technical expertise that will certainly help our retail clients grow their business. Additionally, Patti is the ideal person to influence our strategic efforts to expand our footprint in the Northeast. She will open a Connecticut office and build an energized team that will provide retailers with the necessary product and service solutions, required by a wholesaler to fuel their growth. ” Devine continued, “Clearly, Patti is the right choice for us given her vision, innate ability to build and mentor staff and drive to creatively solve problems that others candidly can’t, won’t or choose not to do.” “I am very excited to join Adam and his team and look forward to helping XS Brokers expand its geographic footprint by spearheading the opening of a Connecticut office. While the office will have full lines capabilities, I look forward to focusing on developing primary casualty opportunities along with environmental coverage, product recall and umbrella offerings.” said Patti Roth, EVP Patti continued, “While I enjoyed my tenure at S.H. Smith & Company, the opportunity to join the XS Brokers’ family was too great to pass up. It’s an exciting change to be a part of a dynamic and growing organization.” XS Brokers Insurance Agency, Inc. is a leading Northeast wholesale & MGA brokerage. Headquartered in Quincy, MA, XS Brokers has been dedicated to providing retailers with innovative E&S solutions and leading-edge service for well over 30 years. For more information or direct inquiries, Patti Roth can be reached at: or 860.990.2431