Jeff's career began in the London Insurance Markets where he trained at Lloyd's of London. He completed his training at Willis Faber & Dumas where he brokered business to Lloyd's underwriters. As CEO, Jeff supervises the agencies production operations including sales, underwriting, and marketing. He is a graduate of American University and a former research analyst at the Brookings Think Tank. Jeff has served on the board of Intercredit Bank for more than 16 years and currently holds the position of Investment Committee Chairman. In addition, he has been named to the Board of Directors of Baptist Hospital and he also serves on the Board of Directors of the American Jewish Committee and the Florida Grand Opera where he is co-chairman of the Opera's Crescendo Circle.

Ivor began his professional career in Public Accounting with Arthur Andersen & Co. in Cape Town, South Africa. After moving to the United States, Ivor joined Laventhol & Horwath in Coral Gables, Florida in the accounting and auditing practice. Ivor has held the position of Chief Financial Officer of Margo Corp., a NASDAQ publicly listed company, and Chief Financial Officer of The BSP Group, a private communications company where his responsibilities included all aspects of the company's financial and management accounting, internal controls, treasury, and human resources. Ivor serves on the Board of Directors of the American Jewish Committee and is immediate past president of the AIPAC Broward County and is a member of the Beacon Council's Aviation Committee. Ivor is a graduate of the University of Cape Town and has completed the Executive Education Program at Wharton School of Business.

Norbert's career in the Insurance Industry spans more than 24 years in both Commercial and Personal Lines. Prior to joining the MDW Insurance Group, Norbert served as Director of Marketing and Client Service for USI Insurance Services, a portfolio company of Goldman Sachs Capital Partners. Norbert has expertise in risk analysis, underwriting, and negotiations with admitted carriers and surplus line brokers nationally and internationally. Norbert holds the designation of Accredited Insurance Advisor (AAI).

Karen Samuels brings over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry with particular emphasis in professional liability, executive protection and the life sciences. Her career focus is characterized by executive brokerage management, custom insurance product development and risk management portfolio oversight, predominantly in respect of large professional firms and life science corporations. Ms. Samuels is considered an expert in policy form construction and wording by clients and industry colleagues in the domestic and global insurance marketplace. Karen most recently served as Vice President of XN Specialty Risk and previously as President of Allied Risk Consulting, Inc. Karen's earlier experience spanned over 18 years in leadership roles with USI Florida-Southeast, a subsidiary of USI Holdings, as Senior Vice President, and as Executive Vice President of Century Financial Services/Summit Global Partners. Karen is an active member of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) and serves as a Business Partner and School Advisory Council member in the School District of Palm Beach County.

Henry Godwin began his insurance career in 1974. Prior to joining the MDW Insurance Group, Henry served as an underwriter and marketing manager of Travelers, one of the largest property and casualty insurance companies in the industry. Henry joined MDW Insurance Group in 1986 to lead its Personal Lines department. Henry's passion for the South Florida community has led him to currently serve on the boards of local nonprofit organizations such as Neat Stuff, Inc., the Urban Initiative Committee, and Bethel Church. Henry is also an active member of the Beacon Council. Henry holds an undergraduate Human Resource Management degree from the University of West Florida and has partaken in graduate courses at Nova Southeastern University.

Gary's experience in the insurance industry dates back to the early 1990's. While studying at University, he worked in the Chicago insurance market and Lloyd's of London in England. Prior to joining MDW, Gary served as Director of Risk Management at USI Insurance Service. Gary is a graduate of the CHUBB Risk Management Program and a candidate to be a Registered Professional Liability Underwriter. Gary is a member of the Florida Bar, and practiced law at Greenberg Traurig in Miami from 2001 to 2004. Additionally, from July 2010 to June 2011, Gary served as Director of Risk Management for the City of Miami. He currently volunteers as Vice President of the Miami Children's Museum. Gary earned a BBA from the George Washington University in 1996 and a JD and MBA from the University of Miami in 1999.

Craig joined the MDW Insurance Group as part of the company's acquisition of Genesis Risk Advisors. As one of the founding partners of Genesis, he was responsible for overseeing business development, recruiting and strategic planning for both the Property & Casualty and Human Capital Resources Divisions. Prior to forming Genesis Risk Advisors, Craig held the position of Senior Vice President for USI Insurance Services- Commercial Lines Division, the largest privately held Insurance Brokerage firm in the US. As an architect of insurance programs, Craig's unique consultative, risk management approach to insurance includes a diagnostic review of a client's Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Executive Benefits, and Human Resources programs. Throughout his career, Craig has developed specializations in the following industry segments: Professional Services Firms (Law Firms, CPA Firms, Architects & Engineering Firms), Hospitality, Real Estate, Condominium Associations and Retail & Wholesale Distribution. Craig is a graduate of the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a degree in Finance. He currently holds the designation of Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC).

Chuck has been a Consultative Insurance Broker in South Florida for over 30 years. Throughout his career, Charles has specialized in custom designing Executive Benefits and Group Employee Benefits plans for business owners and executives, taking into account the potential financial risks they will face throughout life. Chuck joined the MDW Insurance Group as part of the company's acquisition of Genesis Risk Advisors. As one of the founding partners of Genesis, he was responsible for overseeing business development, recruiting and strategic planning for the Executive Benefits Division. Prior to forming Genesis Risk Advisors, Chuck held the position of Vice President for USI Insurance Services- Wealth Management Division, the largest privately held Insurance Brokerage firm in the US. Chuck is a graduate of Ithaca College in New York.

Gary joined the MDW Insurance Group as part of the company's acquisition of Genesis Risk Advisors. As one of the founding partners of Genesis, he was responsible for overseeing business development, recruiting and strategic planning for both the Property & Casualty and Employee Benefits Divisions. Prior to forming Genesis Risk Advisors, Gary held the position of Senior Vice President for USI Insurance Services- Commercial Lines Division, the largest privately held Insurance Brokerage firm in the US. Gary has over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry having worked as a benefits and commercial lines producer, former insurance agency owner, and former President of the Independent Agents Association of Dade County. Throughout his career, Gary has had extensive experience working in the following industry segments: Professional Service Firms, Manufacturers, Retail & Wholesale Distribution, Not-for-Profit Organizations, Real Estate, and High Net-Worth Personal Lines. Gary is a graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in Insurance Risk Management and Finance. Gary is a member of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, the Florida Bar Grievance Committee, the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Business Network International, and a Silver Sponsor for the American Heart Association.

Gran began his insurance career over 10 years ago in New York where he gained knowledge and experience in the most sophisticated concepts and service models for the industry. Prior to joining MDW, Gran was the president and founder of Axiom Insurance Services, a boutique Employee Benefits Agency. Gran's focus is to provide industry leading service with insightful analysis and plan design to MDW's clients. Gran' approach enables clients to make the most informed decisions and design the correct Employee Benefits plan for their situation. Gran holds a B.A. degree from Syracuse University.

Janette's career in the insurance industry spans more than 23 years in commercial and personal lines. Prior to joining MDW, Janette served as Marketing Manager and Commercial Lines Manager for Gil Garden, Avetrani Insurance Group, LLC, and as Commercial Lines Marketing Representative with Collinsworth, Alter, Nielson, Fowler & Dowling. Janette has expertise in risk analysis, underwriting, and negotiations with admitted carriers and surplus lines brokers. Jeanette holds the designation of Certified Insurance Broker (CIC).

Denise has been involved in accounting for more Denise's career in insurance accounting for more than 33 years. Prior to joining MDW, she was the accounting manager for Corporate Insurance Advisors in Ft. Lauderdale. Denise is responsible for overseeing the accounting department as well as information technology for the agency. Denise attending FIU with an Accounting Major and holds the designation of Associate in Automation Management, AAM