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Greg Williams (born in 1961[1]) is an American entrepreneur, best known for his role as the Co-Founder, President, and CEO.[2] of Acrisure, a globally known insurance brokerage firm.
Early Life and Education edit
Greg Williams was born in Lansing, Michigan[1]. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Western Michigan University.
Career edit
After completing his education, Greg Williams began his career in the insurance industry. Williams was a Vice President for Michigan National Corporation (MNC), a $19 billion bank holding company[3]. In 2005, he then co-founded Acrisure, an insurance brokerage firm, with Rick Norris. Acrisure started as a small firm based in Caledonia, Michigan[4], and has since grown into a global insurance brokerage firms that's now present in 21 countries[5].
Under Williams' leadership, Acrisure has experienced growth through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions and has transformed the business to become an AI-powered Fintech company. Williams led in expanding Acrisure's operations globally and diversifying its range of insurance and risk management products and services[3].
Williams spearheaded the creation of Evolution Advisors, a joint venture focused on the insurance and financial services needs of minorities and diverse communities[3].
Personal Life edit
Greg Williams resides in Michigan, United States. Outside of his professional endeavors, he is involved in philanthropy and community development initiatives.
Along with Acrisure, Williams pledged to donate to 2 children's hospitals to improve their facilities and help make a difference on the patients' and families' lives. He's made partnerships with Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital to help the hospital's dedicated medical teams develop diagnostic capabilities and accelerate research initiatives related to genetics and improve outcomes derived from genomic advancements[6]. He's also partnered with UPMC Children's Hospital to support the construction of a new Heart Institute at UPMC Children's which will be home to the Acrisure Patient Unit[6].
Together with his wife, Dawn Williams, he donated $10M to the Tom Izzo Football Building in 2022[7] towards the expansion and renovation to the current Spartan Football facilities[8].
Acrisure edit
Acrisure is an insurance brokerage firm headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The company offers a broad range of insurance products and services to businesses and individuals worldwide[9].
For individuals, Acrisure offers various personal insurance products such as home insurance, auto insurance, life insurance, and health insurance[10]. These policies are designed to provide individuals and families with financial protection and peace of mind against unexpected events.
For businesses, Acrisure offers a suite of insurance and risk management solutions, including property and casualty insurance, liability insurance, employee benefits, and risk consulting services[11]. Acrisure works closely with businesses of all sizes and industries to understand their specific needs and develop customized insurance programs to protect their assets, employees, and bottom line.
Recognition and Achievements edit
Under Greg Williams' leadership, he and Acrisure has received various awards for its growth and innovation in the insurance industry.
Acrisure has received several awards and recognitions for its growth, innovation, and workplace culture. Here are some of the awards won by Acrisure:
- Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies: Acrisure has ranked 2,076 on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America for 2020[12].
- Business Insurance's 2021 Best Place to Work: Acrisure has been recognized in 2021 as a great place to work, reflecting its strong workplace culture[13].
- Growth Company of the Year - M&A Advisor Awards: received a 2023 MiBiz Deal of the Year Award earlier this week, becoming the first three-time winner of a corporate M&A award in the 10-year history of the MiBiz program[14]
- Insurance Technology Impact Award - IT Practice[15]: in 2022, they were highlighted for their work on the Partner Entity Integration Framework to standardize and centralize Partner technology to support Acrisure’s unprecedented growth
Listed below are some of the awards won by Greg Williams:
- Newsmaker of the Year[16]: Newsmaker of the Year awards celebrate the people and projects that made headlines in 2022. This was when Acrisure acquired $725 million in equity funding to our continued global expansion to our world-class brand partnerships.
- EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Michigan and Northwest Ohio Award[17]: Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who think big to succeed.
References edit
- ^ a b Carney, Josh (2022-07-12). "Acrisure's Greg Williams In A 'Pinch Me Moment' As Life-Long Steelers' Fan After Landing Naming Rights". Steelers Depot. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ "Acrisure Leadership". Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ a b c "LEADERS Interview with Greg Williams, Co-Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Acrisure". www.leadersmag.com. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ "Growing a Billion-Dollar Business in Michigan". Nov 2, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ "About Acrisure". Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ^ a b "Children's Health: An Update from Greg Williams on Acrisure's Continued Impact". Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ "Greg and Wife Donation". June 1, 2022. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ "$10 Million Williams Gift to Support Football Facility". Michigan State University Athletics. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ "Acrisure", Wikipedia, 2024-03-07, retrieved 2024-05-10
- ^ "Personal Insurance". Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ^ "Small Business Insurance". Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ^ "2020 Inc 5000". Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ "Best Places to Work 2021". Business Insurance. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ "MiBiz Announces M&A Award Winners With Ties to MEDC". March 2, 2023. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ^ "Acrisure Wins Top IT Industry Award". June 28, 2022. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ "Greg Williams Named a 2022 Newsmaker of the Year". February 13, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ "EY Announces Award Winners for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Michigan and Northwest Ohio Award". www.ey.com. Retrieved 2024-05-10.