Gary joins the wholesale insurance team, bringing deep market expertise to growing Washington office
September 9, 2025 — XPT Specialty, a leading wholesale broker for commercial and personal insurance, today announced the addition of Rachel Gary to its Pacific Northwest (PNW) team, significantly enhancing the company’s wholesale business capabilities and supporting the continued growth of its Washington office.
Rachel brings extensive experience in the wholesale business, bringing more than two decades of insurance industry experience to her new role. Prior to XPT, she served a decade-long tenure at Hull & Company, where she progressed from Underwriting Associate to Underwriter, developing deep knowledge in wholesale markets across the Pacific NW States. Her background also includes extensive retail experience as an Agency Producer with Farmers Insurance, giving her a unique perspective on both sides of the broker-carrier relationship.
As a generalist, her focus areas span multiple high-demand sectors, including contractors, habitational risk, hospitality, contract binding business, and small to medium brokerage. Her skills will provide valuable insights and increased support for retailers, new hires and carriers within the XPT network.
“Rachel’s appointment reflects our commitment to matching market sophistication with the right expertise,” said Jenny Crane, Northwest Executive Vice President, XPT Specialty. “She understands the nuanced challenges retailers face today, from capacity constraints to emerging liability exposures, and brings the carrier relationships and technical knowledge to address them effectively. We’re delighted to have her join our team.”
XPT Specialty continues to invest in talent and infrastructure to support its Pacific Northwest growth strategy, with Rachel’s hire representing the latest in a series of strategic market expansions. To learn more, visit https://xptspecialty.com/
About XPT Specialty
XPT Specialty is a wholesale brokerage and binding firm that connects insurance professionals with specialized solutions across multiple industries. Through strong market relationships and a client-first approach, XPT helps agents find the right coverage for their insureds. For more information, visit www.xptspecialty.com.
Media Contact:
Caroline Traylor – 104 West on behalf of XPT Specialty caroline.traylor@104west.com