RJF Agencies Adds Med-Tech/Life Science Position

Aug. 20, 2008 - PRLog -- RJF Agencies recently appointed Todd Ellingson as Med-Tech and Bio-Sciences Manager within its manufacturing practice group. In this new position, Ellingson will help med-tech and life science companies—start-ups, private, and publicly-held—strategically assess, mitigate and manage their corporate risk.

Prior to joining RJF, Ellingson spent 18 years in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, including extended time with Eli Lilly and Company and Medtronic. His experience includes domestic and international operations.

“Todd will strengthen our focus in the medical device and life sciences sector as we continue building out our industry-specific risk management practice groups,” RJF’s Chief Executive Officer Bill Jeatran said. “His knowledge and background will prove invaluable to clients as he intimately understands the high-level risks confronting these specialized firms. More importantly, he will be able to craft the highly technical solutions they need to propel growth and strengthen their balance sheets.”

Ellingson can be reached at 763-746-8515 or ellingsont@rjfagencies.com.

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About RJF Agencies
Since 1986, RJF Agencies has helped companies identify, assess, mitigate, eliminate and finance risk. Its unique approach and integrated services strengthen more than 5000 corporate clients through offices in Minnesota and Wisconsin using comprehensive programs that reduce the cost of organizational risk while facilitating the growth they seek. Business Insurance magazine ranks RJF as one of the “Top 100 Brokers of U.S. Business.” Combined with its Assurex Global Partners, it is part of the third largest brokerage group in the world, and is experienced in designing detailed and complex domestic and international risk management and insurance programs. More information is at www.rjfagencies.com.