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February 10, 2025 – Chicago, IL Roanoke Insurance Group proudly celebrates its 90th anniversary as a pioneer and trusted partner in the logistics and trade insurance industry. Since its founding in 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, Roanoke has been at the forefront of industry innovation, delivering specialized insurance solutions that have shaped and supported the global trade and logistics sector. Milestones in Roanoke’s Legacy From its early days as the first provider of customs import bonds in the United States to its recognition as the first official ATA Carnet provider for the U.S. Council for International Business (USCIB) in 1978, Roanoke […]

Roanoke has appointed two key leaders to new roles, effective November 1, 2023. Please join us in congratulating Patrice Lafayette for accepting the position of Regional Vice President, Western Region, and Grant Goldsmith, who has accepted a position as Head of Sales. Patrice has been a steadfast leader of Roanoke’s Western Region for more than 17 years. She started her career as a Bond Account Manager and has held several roles during her tenure, including Bond Manager and Director of Sales for the Long Beach Sales team, and most recently, has been responsible for managing relationships with many of our […]

We have important news to share with you. Karen Groff, President of Roanoke Insurance Group, has decided to leave the organization. Although our hearts are heavy with this news, we respect her decision and wish her all the best in her future endeavors. Karen played an integral role in Roanoke’s success over the past 30 years and solidified “The Roanoke Way” during her tenure as President. In her own words, Karen shares: “I will always treasure my time spent with Roanoke colleagues, clients and partners. The strong engagement and sense of community shared in this industry have been a constant inspiration […]