John W. Elder - Client Advisor, GCG Risk Management
John Elder is a Client Advisor with GCG Risk Management Consultants, LLC, which is the Property & Casualty arm of Bannockburn, Illinois-based GCG Financial, Inc. His responsibilities include the analysis of commercial programs, brokering and negotiation with insurance carriers, proposal preparation and sales.
Prior to joining GCG, John served as the Practice Leader of Risk Management Services for HUB International Midwest, Ltd. in Chicago. He has true passion for the Property & Casualty Insurance industry and a penchant for forging and leveraging interpersonal relationships. He is a natural collaborator who is constantly moving toward optimal performance and profitability.
John understands insurance brokerage culture on its deepest levels and possesses vast experience in securing and managing high-revenue accounts. His signature leadership style is a composite of facilitation, delegation and supremely perceptive team building. He excels in product knowledge, sales, marketing strategies, underwriting issues and administrative functions. John thrives on the responsibility that accompanies high-end client management and provides trusted and prudent counsel in all related affairs. From initiation to follow-up and beyond, John delivers unparalleled customer service at every touchpoint.
John graduated from Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois with a B.A. Degree in Business Administration. He has held a State of Illinois Insurance Producer License since 1978. He has been an Accredited Adviser in Insurance since 1985.
