K-12 School Insurance Specialists 

The following is a directory of our K-12 School Insurance Specialists.  To contact one of them, simply double click on their email address.  A representative will contact you at the earliest opportunity.   Please include your name and company name in all email correspondence.

You may also contact us at 1-800-289-1501, unless otherwise noted below.

Sheila began her insurance career with Allstate in the early 80's and gained additional experience working for AMICA and Gilroy Insurance before joining Commercial Travelers Mutual Insurance Company. At Commercial Travelers, Sheila spent 21 years specializing in student accident, catestrophic accident insurance product for public and private schools, special risk more    

Walt Hammond, Vice President  whammond@haylor.com
Phone Number: 315-782-2090 (located in our Watertown Office)

Walter started his insurance career with Wausau Insurance in 1980 where he worked in claims.  He was responsible for handling claims in Workers Compensation Court for Upstate NY.   He later moved moved to commercial sales with Wausau, specialzing in construction and manufacturing.  Walt joined HF&C in 1985 where he specializes in manufacturing, educational more

Joe LaClair, Vice President  jlaclair@haylor.com
Phone Number: 315-782-3090 (Located in our Watertown Office)

Joe joined HF&C in 1991 and is currently the Resident Vice President of our Watertown branch.  He specializes in manufacturing, educational institutions, not-for-profit organizations, municipalities and construction accounts.   His knowledge in these niches allows him to understand our client's needs both on a general industry and account specific basis. more

Richard Nowak, Vice President   rnowak@haylor.com
Phone Number: 585-385-6600 (Located in our Rochester Office)

Richard has 34 years experience in both claims and risk management, including 13 years with a major insurance carrier and 19 years in the brokerage risk management area.