Toledo, Ohio-based the Hylant Group, the nation’s sixth largest privately held commercial insurance brokerage, has named John W. Chaney as president of the Cleveland office and regional vice president.
Chaney will be responsible for the overall management, direction and performance of the Cleveland office, while overseeing the Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio, offices and the Nashville, Tenn., office. He will continue to serve as a large account practice leader and be involved in all corporate business development activities as a member of the office of the chairman.
Under Chaney’s leadership, the Cleveland office will continue to focus on the expansion of the large and middle market sector. He will be instrumental in ensuring that Hylant’s practice groups are utilized to their greatest potential for the benefit of the greater Cleveland market. His new responsibilities were previously held by Mike Hylant, who has accepted new responsibilities for Hylant Group and will be transitioning to the company’s headquarters in Toledo, Ohio.
Prior to joining Hylant three years ago as vice president of Business Development and member of the office of the chairman, Chaney was the chief executive officer for Willis’ Cleveland operation for six years.
Founded in 1935, the Hylant Group is a full-service business insurance brokerage with 11 offices in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and Tennessee.
Source: Hylant Group
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