People & People


Eye on Congress
NYS Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R-Smithtown), an investment associate with UBS Financial in Pt. Jefferson (LI), says he will run for Congress from Long Island’s 1st district (eastern LI) if he can raise $500,000 by March 31. Since there are seven other Republicans vying for the seat held by Rep. Timothy Bishop (D-Southampton), Fitzpatrick would likely face a September primary. Politicos estimate it will take a minimum of $1.5 million to wage a viable campaign against Bishop.

New Savoy Executive
Peter Gualtieri, a veteran health insurance executive, has been named director of business development at Savoy Associates, a regional health and ancillary insurance general agency serving NY, NJ and PA. Previously, he was vice president for sales and account management at UnitedHealthcare. He is noted for his knowledge and understanding of the needs of area businesses and their brokers and consultants.

Gets Top Benefits Post
Joseph Torella, FA ’s health insurance contributor, has been named president of the Employee Benefits Division at HUB International Northeast, NYC. Torella is an activist in the National Association of Health Underwriters (NALU) and speaks publicly on various healthcare topics. Previously, he was vice president of business development at Savoy Associates, Florham Park, NJ. HUB International Northeast is a leading North American insurance brokerage for property and casualty, reinsurance, life and health, employee benefits, investment and risk management products and services in NY, NJ, CT, and PA.

Meeting Allied Professions

The Financial Planning Association’s (FPA) New York chapter last month hosted a networking party where members could meet and mingle with those in allied professions.

Attorney Jenice Malecki (l), Malecki Law, Manhattan; Eileen La Fleur (c), premier relationship manager, HSBC Bank USA, Manhattan and Katherine Fibiger, CFP, agency sales director, Barnum Financial Group, Shelton, CT.

Christina Sidoni (l), vice president and international business development manager, Manhattan and John Bartunek, CLU, ChFC, CASL, CLTC and LUTCF, Alpine Brokerage, Marlton, NJ.

Alan Chen, Personal-Touch Home Health Services, Brooklyn and Barbara Bettman, senior vice president, Citibank, Manhattan.

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