May 10, 2023

NAME: Tim DeSett

NEW JOB TITLE: Kansas City-based executive vice president, property/casualty, NFP Corp.

PREVIOUS POSITION: Kansas City-based head of North American distribution and field ops, American International Group Inc.

INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: Evolution. The global risk landscape is changing, and we need to continue to evolve in how we consult and solve complex issues.

GOALS FOR NEW POSITION: Support our people, grow the business and continue being a responsible leader in our communities.

CHALLENGES FACING THE INDUSTRY: The impact of changes across global climate and the economic and political landscape.

FIRST EXPERIENCE IN THE INDUSTRY JOB MARKET: Accountant/financial analyst rotation at CNA

ADVICE: Discover what energizes you, work hard, learn as much as you can and help others.

OUTSIDE THE INDUSTRY, A DREAM JOB: Global travel destination TV host

COLLEGE MAJOR: Accounting

LOOKING FORWARD TO: Attracting more talent to an already incredible team.

FAVORITE MEAL: When I have my whole family around the table.

BOOK: Bible. I don’t read it enough.

HOBBIES: Playing tennis, golf, shooting hoops in the driveway, cooking, and being a father and mentor to my seven kids.

TV SHOW: “Modern Family”

ON A SATURDAY AFTERNOON: All my hobbies