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			Meet the People   Damon Pesce Marketing Manager Raised on the South shore of Long Island, NY, Damon spent his childhood days hunting, fishing and boating. After graduating from SUNY Plattsburg with a BA in Political Science and a minor in Environmental Science, Damon relocated to CO where he became a producer for United Healthcare for several years. After his stint at United, Damon transitioned into a sales and marketing role managing broker relationships. Eventually finding his way back to coastal New England, Damon now resides in East Haddam, CT with his wife and son. Mary Waddleton Yacht Underwriter Mary started her insurance career over 25 years ago at The Hartford. In 1986 Mary decided to take a hiatus and sail off on her 30' Lippincott to cruise the eastern sea board and the Bahamas. Her adventure lasted two years which lead to her new career working as a first mate aboard private sailing and power yachts in the Caribbean. She finally came ashore to raise her now 15 year old son and returned to her Connecticut roots. This brought her back into the insurance industry as a sales producer for yacht insurance. She recently joined MGA and continues to be an avid boater while enjoying many coastal sporting activities associated with living in her seaside cottage on Niantic Bay. Mallory Hart Underwriter Assistant Mallory is one of the newest members of Maritime General. After attending Middlesex Community College, Mallory found her place as a crew member of the commercial underwriting team. A native to the world of boating, Mallory grew up on the shoreline of CT, where her life has revolved around the beach. Mallory currently resides in Clinton, CT, where she enjoys spending time on "My Hart", her family yacht, and relaxing at the beach with her friends. Michael Terrier Yacht Underwriter Michael has been involved in the insurance and investment industries since 1988 working on the agency side as an agent, broker and financial advisor before moving to his current underwriting role. He is currently licensed for Property & Casualty, Life, Health, and Variable Insurance product lines. Michael has earned the Certified Financial Manager and Life Underwriting Training Council Fellowship designations. He has spent his entire life on the waters of the Connecticut shoreline and is a USCG Licensed Master Captain. As a charterboat and delivery Captain, he has logged well over a thousand days at sea and has travelled extensively. He currently owns a 35' Terry Jason custom downeast powerboat. Andrea Ward Yacht Underwriter Andrea Ward joined MGA’s yacht department as an Underwriting Assistant. Andrea comes to us with over 10 years of paralegal experience, with a concentration in business law and environmental litigation, in both private practice and publicly traded corporations. Andrea has a Bachelor’s degree in political science and has completed many career-related continuing education courses. Andrea currently resides in Guilford, CT. Christopher J. McKinnon Yacht Underwriter  Chris began his love for the ocean at a young age, spending his summers at the Jersey Shore surfing, boating, and crabbing. After moving to CT, Chris continued to boat and surf, even traveling to Costa Rica during school breaks in search of the perfect wave. Chris worked at the Newport Yachting Center while attending The University of Rhode Island. After graduating with a BA in Business Communication, Chris spent three years traveling the eastern seaboard as the first mate aboard two motor yachts. Chris then returned to CT and worked on the commercial side of the boating industry aboard a tugboat.  He has since been working out of the water in the insurance industry as a Yacht Underwriter for a regional boat insurance market. When not at work, Chris enjoys spending time with his fiancé and two dogs in Guilford, CT.