Vivace Insurance Partners (Vivace), an independent managing general agent (MGA) and member of the +8 Partners insurance business ecosystem, today announced Cordell Fenig has been named chief executive officer of Vivace Americas.

Fenig was promoted to the position after having served as senior underwriter since the company’s Americas launch in March 2024. In his new role, Fenig will lead Vivace in its pursuit of several key priorities, including expanding carrier support through Markel, a leading carrier in the London market, and progressing toward Lloyd’s coverholder status, a milestone that would provide enhanced delegated authority, broader market access, and faster placement for complex risks. The company also plans to build its team to support its expansion.

“Cordell’s promotion to CEO is a reflection of his success and underscores the confidence we have in his understanding of this market and his commitment to Vivace’s mission,” said Philip Bilney, founder and chief executive of +8 Partners. “With the ocean marine sector evolving and the trucking insurance market hardening, the timing is right to accelerate our strategy. Cordell is the right person to lead this company forward.”

Cordell Fenig, CEO, Vivace Insurance Partners

The appointment comes at a pivotal moment for the logistics insurance market. According to Fenig, the logistics insurance space is im a state of some disarray in the wake of the Montgomery case and a softening of Cargo rates with the arrival of significant new capacity in the sector, creating opportunities for Vivace to establish a strong market position.
“This is an incredibly exciting time to lead Vivace,” said Fenig. “We have the platform, the carrier relationships, and the market insight to serve our clients in ways that less specialized insurers simply cannot. I look forward to building on our successes and growing the team to meet the demands of this evolving industry.”

Fenig brings deep market knowledge and an extensive network of key industry players to the CEO role. Prior to joining Vivace, he held progressive underwriting and account management positions at Roanoke Insurance Group, where he specialized in marine, cargo, legal liabilities, and logistics insurance. His background includes new business development, underwriting, and client relationship management across the North American logistics sector.

Vivace’s proprietary MGA software platform, Vivacity©, supports seamless underwriting operations, accounting, client engagement, and AI-enabled reporting. Purpose-built through years of learning from a global logistics industry client base, the platform gives brokers a quick and efficient route to quotes and policy management.