VP of Excess & Surplus Binding Underwriting, bookseller fame
Ben McDonald
VP of Excess & Surplus Binding Underwriting | bookseller fame
About Ben
Larry Benard McDonald, born on November 24, 1967, is an American professional associated with the insurance industry, currently serving as the Vice President of Excess and Surplus Binding Underwriting. He has gained recognition within his field and is known for his involvement in the bookselling community. McDonald was also a former Major League Baseball pitcher, having been the first overall pick in the 1989 MLB draft. He played for the Baltimore Orioles and Milwaukee Brewers from 1989 through 1997. His career in professional sports and his subsequent transition into the insurance sector exemplify a diverse professional background.
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Latest interviews
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The AC Podcast
Implications of a Holy (Just) War
May 29, 2026
Trinity Central Podcast
Born Again: Engaging with Doubt - Ben McDonald 03-08-2026
Mar 8, 2026
What's Brewing - Coffee, Convo, Insurance
Excess and Surplus Binding | What's Brewing | Season 2 | Episode 13
Mar 18, 2025
The Adam Jones Podcast
Ben McDonald on Orioles' playoff exit, Corbin Burnes and more
Oct 10, 2024
The Shade Of It All: A Rucast Podrace for RuPaul's Drag Race
Episodes 212, 213 & 214: Be Bold, Be Great, Beyoncé
Aug 6, 2023
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