WOODBURY, N.Y., July 31, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SterlingRisk, a leading national insurance brokerage, announced that Marc Kravitz has joined the organization as Senior Vice President. Mr. Kravitz will be focused on developing new business across multiple industries, including manufacturing, finance, real estate and pharmaceuticals.
"Marc brings a fresh set of knowledge and industry experience to the company," said SterlingRisk's President, Leslie Nylund.
Mr. Kravitz joins SterlingRisk with over 11 years of expertise in insurance along with eight years of experience in the banking industry. He most recently worked for Arthur J. Gallagher (Gallagher) in the role of Executive Vice President. Mr. Kravitz identified and developed business opportunities for global Fortune 500 corporations and public entities, delivering commercial insurance, transactional insurance such as representations and warranties/tax ambiguity, reinsurance, risk management, financial and human resource consulting and actuarial services to these entities. Prior to his role at Gallagher, he worked at the Willis Group and was recognized as one of its top 50 producers, seven years in a row. His experience in the banking industry included roles at Actrade Capital and Prime International Trading.
"Marc's deep relationships, expertise and centers of influence across numerous industries will enable him to support clients and prospects to reduce their risk and spend less" stated Ms. Nylund. "He is an exciting addition to our growing organization."
About SterlingRisk
Founded in 1932, SterlingRisk employs more than 210 highly skilled insurance professionals, with offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Utah and California. Ranked in the nation's top 40 independently owned insurance brokerages, SterlingRisk services regional, national and international clients. The company specializes in multiple areas including property and casualty insurance, aviation, employee benefits consulting, risk management, loss control, claims management, estate planning and business succession planning. For more information, visit www.sterlingrisk.com or call 516-487-0300.
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