The Hartford has named Thomas M. Boudreau vice president of construction insurance. He will lead the company’s insurance underwriting and sales for the construction sector and report to Ross Fisher, vice president of The Hartford Construction Group.

The move is part of The Hartford’s effort to expand its construction group by adding dedicated construction underwriters in key markets across the U.S.

 "As the outlook for commercial construction continues to improve, The Hartford is well-positioned to be a go-to carrier for midsize and large commercial contractors," Fisher said in a statement. "Tom brings deep knowledge of the construction industry, a strong risk management focus, and outstanding relationships with the agents and brokers who specialize in this sector, which will be invaluable in growing our construction business."

Boudreau joins The Hartford from AIG, where he held roles of increasing responsibility in both underwriting and field sales during the last 10 years, including vice president of the company’s largest U.S. region, representing more than 50 commercial insurance lines. Most recently, Boudreau served as AIG’s construction industry practice leader and primary construction profit center manager for the U.S. and Canada. He began his insurance career as a commercial field underwriter with Allstate.