Jones DesLauriers finalizes succession plan, announces personnel changes

Jones DesLauriers Insurance Management Inc. (JDIMI), one of Canada’s largest independent brokerages, has finalized its succession plan with the announcement of a new executive team.
Founding partners Robert (Bob) Jones and Rick DesLauriers have divested some of their ownership to allow perpetuation of the company as a privately held, independent firm.
Jones has moved from president and CEO to chairman and vice president of sales. His new role will focus on the company’s growth plans, insurer relations, recruiting and mentorship of the sales teams.
DesLauriers will maintain his role as senior account executive, concentrating on medium to large complex risks.
Rounding out the new team are:
* Danny Sgro, president. Sgro has been with JDIMI for 10 years. For six of these years, he has been a partner and a member of the executive team.
* Aaron Nantais, CEO. He has been a senior account executive and partner at JDIMI for 10 years, and a member of the executive team for six.
* Glenn Murray, senior vice president. Murray has also been a member of the executive for six years, and will continue to head the transportation team.
JDIMI has five offices in Canada, located in Toronto (head office), Cambridge, Belleville, Collingwood and Ottawa.