MEDFORD, OR, JUNE 1, 2009—Reida Robinson recently joined United Risk Solutions as manager of the firm’s Bond Department. Patricia Boyd, who has led the Bond Department for nine years, will retire in June.

Ms. Robinson brings 17 years experience in surety bonds to her new position. Prior to joining United Risk, she was senior sales executive in the bond department of Orgill Singer Insurance in Nevada. Previous positions include bond account manager at Brown and Brown Insurance, and senior underwriter with The Insco/Dico Group.

Ms. Robinson holds the professional designation of Associate in Fidelity Surety Bonds (AFSB), and is past president of the Surety Association of America—Las Vegas, NV Chapter. She is a member of National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP), Associated General Contractors, Construction Financial Management Association, and American Business Women’s Association. Ms. Robinson sits on the Board of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) of California and Nevada, and Western Insurance Agents Association.

Ms. Robinson is a graduate of Arkansas State University where she earned a BS in business administration.

A long-time resident of Las Vegas, Ms. Robinson now resides in Medford with husband Gary.

United Risk Solutions, with offices in Medford and Portland, Oregon, is an independent insurance agency dedicated to providing clients with exemplary full service. Licensed nationwide, the firm provides a full array of insurance products for large and small businesses, including commercial lines, personal lines, employee benefits, risk management and consulting. United Risk was ranked No. 2 on the list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon” published by Oregon Business in 2008.