Builders Mutual, a leading writer of insurance for the construction industry, has announced that Patrick Hannah, Esq., has been named Vice President/General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
Hannah joins Builders Mutual with more than 35 years of experience in government affairs and the financial services industry. Most recently, he spent 17 years as Senior Corporate Counsel for Liberty Mutual in the Southeast. In this role, he was the key contact for all Insurance Commissioners and Departments of Insurance. He managed legislative and regulatory matters across ten jurisdictions, with regulatory oversight involving more than $5 billion in premiums.
“We are thrilled to add such an experienced and accomplished individual to our Executive Team,” said Builders Mutual CEO Mike Gerber. “We are confident that Patrick’s expertise and leadership will strengthen our position in the areas of legal operations, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.”
Hannah’s career also includes significant litigation experience in complex product liability defense, as well as distinguished public service, having served in The White House’s Office of Legal Counsel and in the North Carolina General Assembly Office of the President Pro-Tem.
In addition, Hannah is also a passionate leader in his community. He currently serves as a Board Member and Immediate Past Chairman of the Raleigh-Durham International Airport Authority, where he guided the airport’s strategic planning efforts during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. He has also chaired the Durham Area Transit Authority and continues to contribute as a Board Member of the Go Triangle Board of Trustees, the Truist Bank – Triangle Local Advisory Board, and as an Executive Committee Member of the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO).
