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World Insurance Associates Appoints John Newell as Chief Executive Officer

PRIVATEApr 21, 2026

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

World Insurance Associates

John Newell
Professional ServicesFinancial Services

Description

World Insurance Associates has announced the appointment of John Newell as the new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding founder Rich Eknoian. Newell aims to continue the firm's growth and innovation strategies.

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Company Information

Company

World Insurance Associates

About

World Insurance Associates LLC (World) is headquartered in Tinton Falls, N.J., and is a full-service insurance organization providing individuals and businesses with top products and services across personal and commercial insurance lines, employee benefits, retirement and financial services and human capital management solutions. Since its founding in 2012, World has completed 132 acquisitions and serves its customers from more than 160 offices in the U.S. World is ranked #2 on Business Insurance’s Fastest Growing Brokers list, #53 on Business Insurance’s 100 Largest Brokers of U.S. Business list, #31 on Insurance Journal’s Top 100 Independent P&C Agencies list, and #38 on Insurance Journal’s Top 50 Personal Lines Agencies list. For more information, please visit www.worldinsurance.com.

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