Leadership Team

John J. Kelly, CPCU
Founder & Managing Partner, Hanover Stone Partners
John J. Kelly is Managing Partner at Hanover Stone Partners which he founded in 2009 as a holding company with targeted investments in risk management consulting, risk management services, claims and loss control services, specialty insurance brokering and product distribution. He has 40 years of experience in the insurance brokerage industry, with an extensive background in strategic planning, acquisitions, investments, operational management, sales leadership, new business development and senior client relationships. Operationally, John has had responsibility for both property/casualty and employee benefits companies and has overseen operations in all business segments including Fortune 1000, Middle Market Programs, Construction & Environmental, Health Care, Personal Lines, Marine and Aviation. Mr. Kelly earned a degree in Accounting from Baruch College and an MBA from Rutgers University. John currently serves on the boards of numerous charitable organizations and industry associations.
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