Freeman Mathis Gary has hired longtime insurance industry leader Ronna Ruppelt as its new director of client relations in Atlanta with a focus on “enhancing and expanding key client relationships.”

Ruppelt moved to Freeman Mathis earlier this month from a job as chief executive officer of the Claims & Litigation Management Alliance, which is a major nationwide professional development organization for claims professionals and attorneys. She also worked as general counsel for Good2Go Auto Insurance and has worked in legal positions overseeing claims management at other insurance companies.