Acrisure Names D. Michael Sherman as Strategic Advisor

PR Newswire

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Acrisure, LLC today announced that D. Michael Sherman has been named as Strategic Advisor of this rapidly growing top 15 U.S. insurance brokerage. He reports to Greg Williams, CEO & President of Acrisure.

Mr. Sherman, brings over 40 years of experience in the insurance industry to his new role at Acrisure. He began his career at insurance brokerage Dawson Insurance, Inc. in 1978, rising to serve as Chief Executive Officer since 1986. He continued as Dawson Platform Chairman and CEO, following its sale to AssuredPartners, from 2012 to year-end 2015, 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. Williams, said, "In this newly created position, Mike will focus on helping us advance our firm as we continue to grow and build our national footprint. He has vast operations experience in the insurance industry as well as an exceptional track record of achieving growth. Combined with his management insights and relationships, our entire leadership team will greatly benefit from his talent and management skills and we look forward to working with him."

Mr. Sherman, said: "I have become very familiar with Acrisure and have great enthusiasm for its growth model which is unmatched in the industry. I look forward to helping Greg and his management team continue to build this unique platform. The insurance sector remains a fragmented industry with many companies yet to benefit by joining the Acrisure family of companies."

About Acrisure
Based in Grand Rapids, MI, Acrisure is a leading retail insurance brokerage offering comprehensive risk management and consulting solutions, including property & casualty, employee benefits, human resource outsourcing, loss & claims management, surety bonding and personal lines coverage. The Company has 96 platform locations in 26 states and approximately 3,000 employees throughout the United States. For more information, please visit www.Acrisure.com.

Acrisure Contact: Rob TrubeExecutive Director of Marketing and Communications
616-541-1430
Or Chris TofalliChris Tofalli Public Relations, LLC
914-834-4334

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