BUENA PARK, CA, November 23, 2011 – Freeway Insurance, a leading provider of auto insurance and a subsidiary of New York-based Confie Seguros, announced today the promotion of Norm Hudson to Chief Operating Officer from his former position as President of Freeway California North.

Freeway Insurance and its related companies have grown to nearly 300 locations serving customers in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, New York, New Jersey, Florida, Washington and Oregon.  Freeway Insurance writes over $400 million in premiums annually. In 2008, Freeway Insurance partnered with private equity firm Genstar Capital to create Confie Seguros, a rapidly growing national provider of personal lines insurance with an emphasis on serving Hispanic consumers.

“We are very pleased Norm will serve as Chief Operating Officer overseeing the success of all Freeway’s sales and operational functions.” said Joseph Waked, Freeway’s Chief Executive Officer. “Norm’s track record in understanding the agency...