Talent Spurs Dynamic Growth at JMB Insurance

CHICAGO, Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dramatic changes at JMB Insurance (JMBI) are expanding client services and driving business growth. JMBI leadership made a commitment in September 2010 to leverage its talented employee team to provide highly competitive and effective insurance solutions.

The most recent addition to the JMBI team is Chris Craig, CIC, who joined the firm in 2012 as a Producer. Chris was corporate human resources director for a large national commercial general contractor before becoming a partner at General Insurance Services, where he spent the last 10 years specializing in commercial middle market property and casualty insurance. Chris left his ownership position at General Insurance Services to join the JMBI team January 9, 2012.

"JMBI's approach to talent development, and their highly specialized approach to meeting client needs, strongly influenced my decision to come to this great Chicago-based company. I'm very excited to be a part of this innovative team." – Chris Craig, Producer, JMBI

Also joining the firm and enhancing leadership and growth at JMBI over the past year are:

Michael Jones – Co-Manager Private Client Services
Brian Jensen – Director of Individual Products
Nina Do – Director of Select Business, Property & Casualty
Laura O'Malley – Team Leader/Account Executive, Property & Casualty
Celene Platt – Team Leader/Account Executive, Property & Casualty
Brian Donnelly – Team Leader/Account Executive, Employee Benefits

QUOTES: 

"We have the resources you'd find in a large firm, but a nimble approach, passion and personal attention that comes with a smaller firm. Our specialized account teams bring a depth and richness of technical skill that combines with market knowledge and experience that is unmatched in our profession." – Ken Sacks, Co-CEO, JMBI

"Our goal is to be the place where the best talent wants to work. We believe this approach results in an expanding client base and business … which is exactly what is happening here. We are experiencing strong, profitable growth. We are excited about the additions we've made to our team over the past 12 months. We are capitalizing on our brand, the JMB legacy and the human capital we have in the firm today." – Matthew Horwitch, Co-CEO, JMBI

http://www.jmbins.com/

About JMB Insurance

JMB Insurance Agency, Inc. is one of Chicago's largest privately held insurance brokerages and is among the top 100 largest insurance brokerages in the United States. The firm provides risk management/commercial insurance and employee benefit solutions with specialization in the following business sectors: commercial real estate, mortgage banking, manufacturing and distribution, restaurant and food service, professional services, retail, professional and financial services as well as private client services. Founded in 1971, the company has roots dating back to the 1930s. JMBI today serves more than 3500 clients.  www.jmbins.com/

SOURCE JMB Insurance Agency, Inc.