The Baldwin Group Announces Leadership Appointments Within Insurance Advisory Solutions Segment
Jeff Hughes, President of Middle Market Insurance for The Baldwin Group's Insurance Advisory Solutions Segment • Photo Credit: The Baldwin Group
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TAMPA, Fla., January 5, 2026 (BUSINESS WATCH GLOBAL) - Insurance distribution firm The Baldwin Group has announced new leadership appointments within its Insurance Advisory Solutions (IAS) segment, its retail property and casualty and employee benefits brokerage business.
Joe Valerio, Chief Operating Officer, The Baldwin Group's Insurance Advisory Solutions Segment • Photo Credit: The Baldwin Group
Following the company’s recently completed merger with CAC Group, Erin Lynch has been appointed President of Specialty Insurance for the IAS segment. In this role, Lynch will oversee the firm’s specialty industry practices and product offerings, with responsibility for strategic planning and expansion of sector-specific capabilities serving clients with complex risk management needs.
Jeff Hughes has been named President of Middle Market Insurance for the IAS segment. Hughes will lead the firm’s middle market platform, overseeing employee benefits and commercial insurance services delivered through a nationwide regional network. His responsibilities include directing growth strategies across middle market client segments.
Erin Lynch, President of Specialty Insurance for The Baldwin Group's Insurance Advisory Solutions Segment • Photo Credit: The Baldwin Group
Joe Valerio, who was recently appointed Chief Operating Officer of the IAS segment, will continue in his role overseeing client experience, broking and placement, and national operations. Valerio is responsible for implementing a consistent operating model across the segment.
Lynch, Hughes, and Valerio will report to Dan Galbraith, President of The Baldwin Group and Chief Executive Officer of Retail Brokerage Operations.
“The Baldwin Group’s merger with CAC Group unites two firms recognized for industry-leading growth, exceptional talent, and award-winning cultures. These leadership appointments represent the first step in a thoughtful combination to deliver the best of each brand through a structure that can efficiently serve the widest range of clients regardless of complexity, size, or geography. Erin, Jeff, and Joe are dynamic and proven leaders, well-aligned to drive the exciting next phase of the firm’s growth,” said Dan Galbraith, President of The Baldwin Group and Chief Executive Officer, Retail Brokerage Operations.
The Baldwin Group, operating under The Baldwin Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWIN), provides insurance, risk management, and employee benefits services to more than three million clients in the United States and internationally.
For more information, visit www.baldwin.com.
Source: The Baldwin Group
