NORTHUMBERLAND, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Keystone Insurers Group (Keystone), one of the nation’s largest property and casualty insurance brokers, today announced the appointment of Mark Maurer as its state vice president in Michigan.

“We are excited to have Mark joining our team,” said Mike Reddy, Keystone’s employee benefits division president and leader of field operations. “His rich history in the insurance business coupled with his knowledge of the Michigan agency market brings the perfect skill set to help Keystone achieve our growth goals.”

Maurer recently was vice president at Arlington/Roe. While there he established an office in Grand Rapids and created and coached a team that grew to $20 million in premium. He also helped increase the number of contracted agents in the state, working to position the carrier as a program provider to the Michigan Association of Insurance Agents.

Maurer, who lives in Grand Rapids, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Olivet College in Michigan.

About Keystone Insurers Group (Keystone) – Keystone started in 1983 when four independent insurance agencies teamed up to pool their experience and expertise. Determined and scrappy in the face of a difficult market, this small group believed that agencies could be stronger and more successful if they linked arms – a passion and spirit that continues. Growing to almost 300 independent agency partners in 11 states, Keystone provides its agents with a community of like-minded agencies, industry expertise and access to specialized products for their clients. Keystone is ranked number two on Insurance Journal's 2016 list of Top 20 Privately-Held Property/Casualty Agency Partnerships. For more information, go to www.keystoneinsgrp.com.