Springfield, MO (August 02, 2021) – MJ Kelly, a full-service managing general commercial insurance agency and wholesale brokerage company, is pleased to announce a new name and brand identity. Starting today, MJ Kelly will operate as Jencap Insurance Services Inc. (JCIS), a recently formed division of parent company, Jencap Group LLC (Jencap). JCIS is currently comprised of former affiliate companies MJ Kelly, Special Risks Facilities and Stringer-Ware, doing business as (dba), Genesee General.
“The combination of JCIS synergies, areas of specialization, geographic footprints and carrier relationships support our goal of operating on an even more efficient basis for our clients and carrier partners,” said Brian Barrilleaux, President of MJ Kelly. “We are looking forward to this next chapter in our company’s story.”
“In light of the substantial growth of our national distribution platform, Jencap is consolidating some of its operating entities in 2021 and rebranding them to bear the Jencap name,” said Mark Maher, President of Jencap . “These rebranding efforts and enhanced divisional structure are part of a larger Jencap strategic plan that positions us for continued significant marketplace growth.”
About MJ Kelly
MJ Kelly, founded in Springfield, MO in 1976, is an excess and surplus lines managing general agency that provides specialized service and solutions for hard-to-place risks. With an expansive risk appetite, they specialize in property and casualty, professional lines, transportation, garage, and personal lines. MJ Kelly has a broad geographic footprint; with locations spanning Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Florida, Missouri, Oklahoma and Louisiana.
About Jencap Group, LLC
Jencap is one of the largest wholesalers in the U.S. with notable industry-leading expertise in wholesale brokerage, binding authority, and program management. Its specialized divisions and affiliate organizations provide niche underwriting prowess, broad market access, and nationwide influence. Headquartered in New York, Jencap leverages its collective power to exceed the expectations of more than 15,000 independent agency partners. For more information, visit JencapGroup.com. You can read more Jencap news here.
Kathryn Smith
Jencap's Managing Director of Marketing, Kathryn Smith, has dedicated her entire career to the insurance industry. A diverse background equips Kathryn with a unique 360-degree perspective, having experienced the industry from all angles: agency, carrier, and wholesaler. She consistently produces award-winning marketing content and hosts the Jencap insurance podcast, "Flip the Cap."
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