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VFIS Distribution Leadership Update

We're proud to provide our agency partners with the excellent customer service, insurance solutions, and emergency services expertise that they deserve—and excited to announce that we'll continue to deliver that under the leadership of Keith Brandstedter and Patricia Daglio.

Date: 08.07.2026

side-by-side profile photos of VFIS distribution leaders, Keith Brandstedter and Patricia Daglio

Keith Brandstedter, Head of VFIS Distribution

Since joining our team in 2014, Keith has been instrumental in supporting our VFIS and Specialty Benefits distribution partners, specifically our Regional Directors, as well as deepening our emergency services ties through his service on the board of the Congressional Fire Services Institute. Keith most recently served as President of Glatfelter Specialty Benefits and Regional Vice President of VFIS, and we're excited for him to lead VFIS distribution efforts in his new role.



Patricia Daglio, Regional Vice President

With 25 years in the emergency services insurance space, including experience as a producer and most recently as a VFIS Territory Distribution Leader in New York, as well as her efforts in supporting emergency services, including currently serving as Secretary for her local volunteer fire department, Pat brings a deep understanding of your needs, your clients' unique risks, and the many ways that she can help support growth.



Keith and Pat look forward to helping our team and broker partners strategize opportunities for expansion and ways to maintain their current books of business.

VFIS sends our sincerest congratulations and gratitude to both Troy Markel, previous Head of VFIS Distribution, and Joseph Giorgi, previous Regional Vice President, for years of dedicated service and support. Please join us in wishing them both a wonderful retirement.