Barry Richter February 12, 2024 2 min read

Erik Hausmann Promoted to Vice President

It is with immense pride and excitement that we announce the promotion of Erik Hausmann to the position of Vice President of Property & Casualty. This decision is a testament to Erik’s exceptional people and process skills, execution of our commercial practice growth, and unwavering commitment to being the best for our team and our clients. Erik Hausmann

Erik joined Hausmann Group in 2010 and his track record of sales success and passion for learning helped progress his career development into a sales leadership role. He is constantly furthering his insurance education and has earned his Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), and Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designations.

“I work closely with Erik on a near-daily basis, and I've seen firsthand his adept critical thinking, exemplary leadership, and thoughtful guidance of our consulting team,” says Barry Richter, President. “His selflessness in consistently prioritizing what's right and his ongoing commitment to improvement are values that will help Hausmann Group thrive for many years to come.”

In this new role, Erik will be responsible for leading and developing our property and casualty division by overseeing sales, service, and carrier relations. He also serves on the Hausmann Group Board of Directors.

On his promotion, Erik says, “I’m looking forward to the opportunity to drive the agency and our clients to future success as we tackle the ever-changing challenges of the insurance industry together.”

We are confident that Erik will continue to make significant contributions that foster the overall growth of Hausmann Group. Please join us in congratulating Erik!

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Barry Richter

Barry joined Hausmann Group in 2010 and was appointed President in 2014. Under his leadership, the agency has earned numerous accolades, including being named among the 50 Best Workplaces for Giving Back (2016) and Best Small Workplaces (2016-2020) by Fortune and Top 100 Property/Casualty Agencies (2023-2024) by Insurance Journal. Additionally, Hausmann Group was recognized as an Executive Choice Winner and Business of the Year by In Business Madison. Barry is committed to integrating emotional intelligence as a fundamental principle at Hausmann Group. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Business, Barry holds a BBA in Marketing. During his university years, he played hockey for the Badgers, represented Team USA in the 1994 Olympic Games, and followed that with a distinguished 15-year career in professional hockey. Barry is actively involved in his community, having served on several boards, including the American Family Children’s Hospital, the Benefit Advisors Network, and Easter Seals. He currently volunteers as a youth hockey coach across Wisconsin. In his free time, Barry enjoys fishing, golfing, and family trips up north. He and his wife, Kim, have four children and reside in Verona, WI.

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