NASHVILLE, Tenn., December 3, 2024 — Commercial Insurance Associates (CIA), one of the nation’s largest property and casualty insurance brokers, has added an Employee Benefits practice area, and has brought on industry veterans David Johnson and Mason Johnston to spearhead the division.
“This is an expansion we’ve been looking at for a long time,” says Will Denbo, President of CIA. “Offering both P&C and employee benefits allows us to position ourselves as holistic risk advisors to our clients – addressing both business risks and human capital needs.”
The new Employee Benefits team is led by David Johnson, Benefits Team Practice Leader, and Mason Johnston, Account Executive. They join CIA from financial services firm Alera Group. Johnson has also served as a vice president of key accounts at United Healthcare, and as a contributor on employee benefits issues for the Nashville Business Journal. Johnston joined Alera directly from Vanderbilt University, where he was a student athlete (Vanderbilt University Football).
“I’ve known the folks at CIA for some time, and couldn’t be more excited about building out this team and this practice area,” says Johnson. “Employee benefits is one of the most important things companies do for their employees — it’s also one of the most expensive things companies do. Our focus is on maximizing the value of those employee benefits for our clients. We can’t wait to get started.”
About Commercial Insurance Associates
Founded in 2002, Commercial Insurance Associates, LLC is an Insurance Journal Top 100 property and casualty insurance brokers in the US. With over $400 million in premium volume written, CIA’s 150 employees are committed to providing superior solutions to clients’ risk management needs. Licensed in all 50 states and currently representing select international clients, CIA’s client portfolio ranges from publicly held companies to local start-up ventures. The company has offices in Nashville, TN, Greenville, SC, and a satellite office in Houston, TX. https://www.com-ins.com/