The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. announced it has appointed Kate B. Williams to president of excess and surplus (E&S). In this role, Williams will oversee the company's full range of E&S solutions for the property and casualty needs of small to mid-size customers. Williams brings a wealth of underwriting, product, E&S and market distribution knowledge and perspective to her role at The Hanover.

Prior to joining the company, she spent over 12 years at Markel, most recently serving as managing director and product line leader of Markel's primary casualty portfolio. Williams has nearly 21 years of experience, having served in a variety of underwriting and producer roles at James River Insurance Company, Chas. Lunsford Sons & Associates and Colony Insurance Company.

She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from the University of Virginia and holds her CIC designation.