Lovell Minnick Partners, a private equity firm focused on investments in financial services, financial technology and business services companies, has added Ron Austin to the firm’s advisory council.

In his new role, Austin will assist LMP with all phases of its insurance investments, as well as introduce operational improvements to existing insurance-related portfolio companies. He was most recently an executive vice president in the Amwins Group. Prior to that, he served as president of former LMP portfolio company, Worldwide Facilities, where he was responsible for the execution of a growth strategy that included acquisitions as well as significant organic growth.

“As an experienced and respected insurance industry veteran, Ron will bring unparalleled expertise to LMP’s insurance investments,“ comments Trevor Rich, partner at LMP.  “Having worked closely with Ron for many years, we’re thrilled to bring his capabilities and strengths to our insurance-related portfolio companies.”