Experienced hospitality and property underwriter joins XPT to support hard-to-place hotel and motel risks
May 1, 2025 — XPT Specialty, a leading wholesale broker for commercial and personal insurance, today announced they have newly hired Chuck Hall as AVP, Senior Broker. With more than 16 years of experience in the commercial insurance industry, Hall brings specialized expertise in underwriting complex hospitality and catastrophe (CAT)-exposed property risks.
Before joining XPT, Hall served as a hotel program underwriter and producer at CRC Group for three years. Prior to that, he held underwriting and leadership roles at All Risks, where he managed programs focused on CAT-prone properties and hospitality accounts. His career began on the carrier side, where he spent seven years underwriting E&S casualty and standard lines packages for Markel, Berkley Mid-Atlantic Group, and James River Insurance Company. Across these roles, Hall developed deep insights and knowledge for securing coverage for hotels, motels, artisan contractors with a focus on the residential condominium program, particularly those with challenging risk profiles.
“Chuck brings an invaluable command of the hospitality market to our team,” said Gregg Guerreiro, Regional EVP, Mid-Atlantic States, XPT Specialty. “He knows firsthand the pressure agents are under right now as program availability shrinks and pricing volatility increases. His breadth of knowledge, on-the-ground experience, and relationships will be major assets as we build out our capabilities in this space.”
Hall joins XPT at a critical time for hospitality insurance. As many retail agents face narrowing options and rising excess costs, XPT is investing in proven talent and programs designed to bring stability and creative placement strategies to the market.
“I’ve built my career working with agents to place complex hospitality risks, and I’m eager to continue to grow those efforts at XPT Specialty,” said Chuck Hall. “XPT understands the sense of urgency in today’s hospitality market and is committed to delivering specialized solutions that make a real difference.”
To learn more about XPT Specialty and its offerings, visit www.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.
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Caroline Traylor
104 West on behalf of XPT Specialty
caroline.traylor@104west.com
