Acrisure Names D. Michael Sherman President

CALEDONIA, Mich., April 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Acrisure, LLC, a rapidly growing U.S. consulting and insurance broker, today announced that D. Michael Sherman has been named President.  Mr. Sherman joined Acrisure in January as a strategic advisor, bringing over 40 years of experience in the insurance industry to the company.

Mr. Sherman will continue to report directly to Greg Williams, Acrisure's Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Williams, who previously held the additional title of President, will continue to be responsible for the overall oversight of Acrisure.    

Mr. Williams, said, "This is an appropriate time to create a separate position of President, and Mike is extremely qualified to assume this role. He will continue to apply his vast operations and leadership experience as we further build Acrisure into the preferred provider of insurance solutions. We have worked closely together over the past several months and during that time he has impressed me with his insights and vision as we continue our focus on accelerating organic growth and operational excellence.  Mike will also assist us as we continue to identify strategic acquisitions around the globe."

Mr. Sherman, said: "I am very excited and honored to assume this role at Acrisure.  I look forward to collaborating with colleagues throughout the organization to drive the company forward and help build enduring value for all of our stakeholders."

Mr. Sherman began his career at insurance brokerage Dawson Insurance, Inc. in 1978, ultimately serving as Chief Executive Officer beginning in 1986.  He continued as Dawson Platform Chairman and CEO, following its sale to AssuredPartners in 2012 as well as serving as Vice Chairman of AssuredPartners, Inc.  He earned his B.A. from Alma College in Alma, Michigan and received his MBA from Baldwin Wallace College in Berea, Ohio.  Mr. Sherman's new position is effective immediately.

About Acrisure
Based in Caledonia, MI, Acrisure is a leading retail consulting and insurance brokerage offering comprehensive property & casualty, employee benefits, human resource outsourcing, loss & claims management, surety bonding and personal lines solutions. The Company has 123 platform locations in 29 states and approximately 3,300 employees throughout the United States.  For more information, please visit www.Acrisure.com.

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