World Insurance Associates Appoints John Newell as CEO, Rich Eknoian Becomes Executive Chairman

World Insurance Associates has announced a leadership transition, with John Newell appointed as CEO and founder Rich Eknoian moving to the role of executive chairman. The change is expected to support the company's continued growth and strategic initiatives. Eknoian has built the firm into a major player in the insurance brokerage industry with over $700 million in revenue.

By WORLD INSURANCE ASSOCIATES LLC · PR Newswire · April 21, 2026, 13:45 UTC

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