CAC Group Appoints Industry Veteran John Ludwig as President & Chief Growth Officer

Newly created role drives next chapter of firm's accelerated growth

DENVER, Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CAC Group, a leading insurance brokerage and risk advisory firm, today announced the appointment of John Ludwig as President & Chief Growth Officer. This newly created role underscores CAC's continued investment in market expansion, talent development, and client-first innovation as the company enters its next chapter of accelerated growth.

"Just six years ago, we began to lay the foundation for what is now CAC Group – a leading independent specialty broker in the U.S. Having another outstanding leader like John to help guide our organization during this next exciting phase ensures we will remain well-positioned for long-term success," said Paul Sparks, Executive Chairman of CAC Group. "John's ability to align strategy with day-to-day execution will be a tremendous asset to our people, partners, and clients. We are thrilled to welcome John to CAC Group."

In this role, Ludwig will oversee CAC's sales and strategy functions. With a focus on aligning go-to-market initiatives, driving revenue gains, scaling operations, and expanding CAC's footprint in key markets and specialties, he will help ensure that CAC's differentiated value proposition continues to translate into measurable impact for clients and sustainable growth for the firm.

"John's appointment marks a powerful step forward for CAC Group. His energy, clarity, and execution-focused leadership will be key to unlocking our next phase of growth," noted Erin Lynch, CEO of CAC Group. "John's experience aligns seamlessly with our strategy and will be instrumental as we evolve - intentionally, collaboratively, and always with our clients at the center."

Ludwig brings three decades of experience leading high-growth, entrepreneurial insurance brokerage organizations with a track record of building scalable sales platforms, integrating acquired teams, and supporting enterprise transformation.

"CAC is building something truly special – a firm that combines deep specialty expertise with entrepreneurial energy and an unwavering focus on clients," added Ludwig. "I'm honored to join this exceptional team and excited to help accelerate CAC's expansion. Together, we will broaden our reach, elevate our people, and deliver lasting value to our clients."

About CAC Group
CAC Group is a leading insurance broker and advisor that provides expertise and placement capabilities across the spectrum of insurance and capital markets. The entity comprises CAC Specialty, an industry leading specialty broker, CAC Agency, a P&C, personal lines and employee benefits broker, and CAC Capital, a structured solutions group that specializes in the convergence of insurance and capital markets. Collectively, CAC Group serves large corporations, small-to-medium enterprises as well as individuals. It is an employee-owned company and ranked in the top 40 of all U.S. brokerage firms. For more information, please visit us at www.cacgroup.com.

SOURCE CAC Group