Acrisure Re, the reinsurance division of global Fintech leader Acrisure, announces the appointment of Jim Botsis as Head of Chicago, effective immediately. He reports to Michael Cross, President of Acrisure Re North America, and has joined the North American Executive Committee.

Botsis is primarily responsible for expanding Acrisure Re’s Midwestern footprint while also acting as an advisor on regional business across North America. In addition, he is also focused on identifying synergies within Acrisure to optimize organic growth opportunities and cross sell products.

Botsis brings more than 25 years of industry experience and joins Acrisure Re from BMS, where he was executive vice president for 13 years. He is a prominent advocate for the reinsurance industry having consulted for multiple state insurance regulation departments on the industry’s behalf. Botsis’ background is focused on the agricultural industry, and he has placed specific agricultural reinsurance programs for both large, national and regional companies. He has also worked with agricultural aggregators to secure capital for the sector.

Mike Cross commented: “I’m pleased to welcome Jim to our expanding global team. With his extensive industry knowledge and network, Jim will play a pivotal role in expanding our reinsurance presence and capabilities in the Midwestern United States.”

Botsis added: “I have always admired Acrisure Re’s commitment to collaboration, bringing innovative solutions backed by expertise to the market. I am thrilled to be joining the team at a time when it is truly focused on prioritizing its clients and strategic growth and I look forward to working with Acrisure’s global network to enhance its offerings even further.”

About Acrisure Re
Acrisure Re is a premier reinsurance broking and advisory firm with a reputation for innovative reinsurance placements for complex and technical books of business. Operating in Bermuda, Florida, Illinois, Italy, London, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Toronto and Zurich, Acrisure Re works with major insurance companies and insurance distribution partners to understand and achieve corporate risk management goals through the purchase of reinsurance and insurance portfolio solutions. By fostering a team mentality, both internally and with clients, the company develops a thorough understanding of clients’ situations and markets, and identifies creative, unique opportunities for innovative and ingenious solutions that add value and get positive results.

Acrisure Re has a global team of experienced and talented employees dedicated to providing advisory, portfolio, and reinsurance solutions.

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