Chicago-based Mesirow Financial recently announced that Brian Evans, an ex-Hoosier and three-year NBA veteran, has joined its Insurance Services division as a senior vice president. He is responsible for leading new business development initiatives for the firm’s Carmel, Ind. office. The Carmel office currently includes representatives from Mesirow Financial’s Fixed Income Management business.
Mesirow Financial’s Insurance Services Division is the largest independent insurance brokerage and consulting firm in the Chicago area and ranks among the top 40 in the country, the company release said.. Evans’ primary focus is to introduce Mesirow Financial’s property and casualty and employee benefits capabilities to businesses in the Indiana area. In addition to property and casualty, Evans is licensed in the areas of life and health insurance as well as real estate.
“We are proud to have someone of Brian’s background and experience join our firm and help expand our Insurance Services division to the Carmel office,” said Richard Price, president of the Insurance Services Division and CEO of Mesirow Financial. “His addition is a major milestone in the continued growth of our insurance services capabilities.”
Prior to joining Mesirow Financial, Evans handled commercial insurance and real estate for a commercial development company in Westfield, Ind. Earlier, Evans led an active career in professional basketball. An ex-Hoosier, he played for Bobby Knight at Indiana University from 1993 to 1996 and was voted Big Ten MVP as a senior. Evans was selected by the Orlando Magic in the first round (27th pick overall) of the 1996 NBA Draft and continued his NBA career playing for the New Jersey Nets and Minnesota Timberwolves. After leaving the NBA in 1999, Evans finished his career playing for teams in Italy and Tokyo until 2004.
“In this next phase of my career, I am excited to align myself with Mesirow Financial, which I believe to be one of the strongest firms in the insurance arena today. Mesirow Financial’s insurance capabilities have expanded tremendously in the past five years and I am thrilled to play a part in its continued growth and success,” commented Evans.
Mesirow Financial Insurance provides property and casualty, employee benefits, life and disability coverage, as well as structured settlement services and tax-advantaged compensation funding mechanisms. The firm acquired Dann Insurance Agency, solidifying its position as Chicago’s largest independent insurance brokerage.
Source: Mesirow Financial
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