Richard Vaughn, Head of Sales
In leading Main Street America’s Sales organization, he is accountable for overall sales strategy and distribution management, overseeing the company’s four sales regions as well as our sales effectiveness, brand marketing, and agency service and support functions.
Based near Charlotte, N.C., Richard has deep experience in commercial underwriting, sales management, and executive leadership during his 20-plus years in the P&C industry. Most recently, he served as vice president, head of Global Specialty Distribution at The Hartford, where he was responsible for advancing key partner relationships, driving distribution strategy, and establishing sales excellence practices across a diverse set of products and channels. Prior to Global Specialty, he was vice president of Distribution Management for The Hartford’s Enterprise Sales & Distribution function.
Richard is passionate about working with independent agencies to maximize profitable growth opportunities, especially now as Main Street America continues to expand product offerings and introduce new technology to help independent agents better serve their customers.
He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina, earning bachelor’s degrees in Finance and Insurance & Risk Management. He has also held the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation since 2008.
