Recognition & Awards
We Have Reasons to Celebrate
We are proud to be recognized for our talent, expertise, and business growth. Some of our recent recognition and awards include:
Company Recognition
Great Place to Work®
- Certification achieved in 2024 and 2025
Inc. 5000
- Named one of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies
Business Insurance
- 8th Largest Privately Owned Broker
- 14th on the Top 100 Broker List
- 5th Largest Captive Manager
- Best Places to Work in Insurance for five years (2018-2022)
- Diversity & Inclusive Initiative of the Year (Gehring Group, a division of Risk Strategies)
Business Journals
- Top Broker in several markets
- Fast 50 Growth Company (Boston)
- Middle Market Leader Award (Boston)
- Dealmaker of the Year Award (Boston)
Individual Recognition
We are thrilled when our employees are recognized for excellence in client service, industry knowledge, and career achievements.
Risk & Insurance
- 2025: 13 employees named Power Broker and Rising Star winners or finalists.
- 2024: 13 employees named Power Broker and Rising Star winners or finalists.
- 2023: 15 employees named Power Broker and Rising Star winners or finalists.
- 2022: 14 employees named Power Broker and Rising Star winners or finalists
Business Insurance
- Margaret Bussiere, Women to Watch Honoree
- Dwight Williams, Hot 100 Brokers of 2024
- Danielle Shull, Elite Women in Insurance (Gehring Group, a Risk Strategies Company)
Insurance Business Magazine
- CEO John Mina named to Insurance Business Global 100 Report
Insurance Business America
- Founder Mike Christian inducted into the Insurance Hall of Fame
- Dwight Williams and Brad Gabbard named 5-Star Professional Liability Brokers
Insurance Business America - Canada
- Tendai Moyo named an Elite Women in Insurance
Captive International
- Kevin McGinley, a Forty Under 40 Honoree
Captive Review
- Max Jong was named to the Captive Power 50 list in 2025, which ranks the 50 most influential professionals in the captive insurance market.
BizTimes Wisconsin
- Joanne Szymaszek named a Most Notable Women in Insurance
Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA
- William Joyce, Sr. and William Joyce, Jr., received the Leadership Award
Team Recognition
Advisen
- Cyber Risk Retail Brokering Team Finalist
Building Impact
- Silver Impact Award Winner for volunteerism - Corporate Operations Team
Family Wealth Report
- Shortlisted: Insurance Brokerage Provider for HNW Families – Private Client Services Team
Private Asset Management
- High Commendation: Best High Net Worth Insurance Broker – Private Client Services Team
-
Company Recognition
Great Place to Work®
- Certification achieved in 2024 and 2025
Inc. 5000
- Named one of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies
Business Insurance
- 8th Largest Privately Owned Broker
- 14th on the Top 100 Broker List
- 5th Largest Captive Manager
- Best Places to Work in Insurance for five years (2018-2022)
- Diversity & Inclusive Initiative of the Year (Gehring Group, a division of Risk Strategies)
Business Journals
- Top Broker in several markets
- Fast 50 Growth Company (Boston)
- Middle Market Leader Award (Boston)
- Dealmaker of the Year Award (Boston)
-
Individual Recognition
We are thrilled when our employees are recognized for excellence in client service, industry knowledge, and career achievements.
Risk & Insurance
- 2025: 13 employees named Power Broker and Rising Star winners or finalists.
- 2024: 13 employees named Power Broker and Rising Star winners or finalists.
- 2023: 15 employees named Power Broker and Rising Star winners or finalists.
- 2022: 14 employees named Power Broker and Rising Star winners or finalists
Business Insurance
- Margaret Bussiere, Women to Watch Honoree
- Dwight Williams, Hot 100 Brokers of 2024
- Danielle Shull, Elite Women in Insurance (Gehring Group, a Risk Strategies Company)
Insurance Business Magazine
- CEO John Mina named to Insurance Business Global 100 Report
Insurance Business America
- Founder Mike Christian inducted into the Insurance Hall of Fame
- Dwight Williams and Brad Gabbard named 5-Star Professional Liability Brokers
Insurance Business America - Canada
- Tendai Moyo named an Elite Women in Insurance
Captive International
- Kevin McGinley, a Forty Under 40 Honoree
Captive Review
- Max Jong was named to the Captive Power 50 list in 2025, which ranks the 50 most influential professionals in the captive insurance market.
BizTimes Wisconsin
- Joanne Szymaszek named a Most Notable Women in Insurance
Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA
- William Joyce, Sr. and William Joyce, Jr., received the Leadership Award
-
Team Recognition
Advisen
- Cyber Risk Retail Brokering Team Finalist
Building Impact
- Silver Impact Award Winner for volunteerism - Corporate Operations Team
Family Wealth Report
- Shortlisted: Insurance Brokerage Provider for HNW Families – Private Client Services Team
Private Asset Management
- High Commendation: Best High Net Worth Insurance Broker – Private Client Services Team
