Global insurance broker and fintech platform, Acrisure has announced that it has appointed Matthew Kirk as Executive Vice President and Head of Insurance Strategy and Execution.
Kirk joins Acrisure following 16 years at US property & casualty insurer, The Hartford, where he served as Senior Vice President, Chief Sales & Distribution Officer, Small Commercial.
Within this new leadership role, Kirk joins Acrisure’s Insurance Executive Leadership Team, and will report to Grahame Millwater, President of Global Insurance.
As EVP and Head of Insurance Strategy and Execution, Kirk will focus on supporting the strategic execution of Acrisure’s wider insurance plans. He will have a particular focus on deployment of AI-based technology, Acrisure’s MGA platform strategy, accelerating value chain compression, and deepening the company’s carrier partnerships.
Kirk joined The Hartford in 2006, where he served as Senior Vice President and Director of Government Affairs, as well as leading the company’s engagement with federal and state regulators. In 2012, he became Senior Vice President of Sales and Distribution for Commercial Markets.
Prior to The Hartford, Kirk was Deputy Assistant to President George W. Bush in the White House Office of Legislative Affairs and worked in the office of United States Senator Don Nickles.
“We’re extremely pleased that Matt is joining our team and fortunate to find someone of his caliber. Matt’s experience and expertise perfectly align with Acrisure’s growth strategies and culture,” said Greg Williams, Co-Founder, CEO and President at Acrisure. “We look forward to working with Matt to enhance Acrisure’s core insurance business along with our growing fintech capabilities.”
Millwater, added: “We are delighted to have Matt join our Insurance team at Acrisure. His career trajectory and previous experience directly align with our growth plans. Matt’s commercial insurance business knowledge is extensive. He knows the US Retail Agency Model extremely well, he has great experience in all forms of distribution, and he has a passion for how technology, data and AI are rapidly changing the insurance business model. His reputation, experience and insight will be invaluable to me and my Acrisure Colleagues as we continue to marry our incredible insurance talent to the opportunities technology and data present.”
Kirk, also commented: “I am thrilled to be joining Acrisure at a time of incredible momentum for the firm. Acrisure is establishing itself as a fintech player with client insights and solutions powered by AI and technology, I look forward to contributing to its innovation and growth journey.”
Meanwhile, Acrisure recently made its first expansion into the Spanish market as the company announced that it had acquired Summa Insurance Brokerage.
