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Our People

From the executive committee to customer service, our dedicated team of professionals is here to answer any questions you may have. We are creative, flexible, and responsive. We use the latest in technology to deliver prompt, efficient, and accurate service. And, we earn customer loyalty by working hard, working smart, and working together. That's our mission and the focus of our business every day.

   Jack Pearl

Jack Pearl
Chairman

Jack has been the driving force and touchstone of the Pearl Companies since he founded the organization in 1954. He is a graduate of Bradley University, a charter member and past president of the American Institute of Professional Association Group Insurance Administrators (AIPAGIA), a charter member of the Professional Insurance Marketing Association (PIMA), an active contributor and volunteer for the Children's Miracle Network and Children's Hospital of Illinois, and a significant supporter of the Catholic Diocese of Peoria. In addition, Jack has been recognized for his many outstanding achievements through various awards, including the prestigious Master of Mass Marketing award presented annually by the Mass Marketing Insurance Institute (MI2), the Sigma Chi Significant Sig Award, the second-ever recipient of PIMA's Legend award, and was commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel by their Governor in 2006.


   Gary Pearl

Gary Pearl
President and CEO

Gary joined Pearl in 1985 and has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Pearl Companies since 1998. As President, Gary provides the Pearl team with a wealth of insurance knowledge and experience, which he developed during his years working in various sales, marketing, and operations divisions both at Pearl and with CIGNA Insurance Company, where he started his career. He remains deeply involved in every aspect of the business and committed to continuing Pearl's tradition of innovation. Gary was the 2000 President of the Professional Insurance Marketing Association (PIMA).


   Mike Murphy

Mike Murphy
EVP, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer

Mike came to the Pearl Companies in 2003 as Executive Vice President and Chief Sales & Marketing Officer. He is responsible for all marketing, program retention, sales support, program sales, and life and health sales within the Pearl Companies. Prior to joining Pearl, Mike served as Executive Vice President and Managing Director for JLT Services Corp, as well as holding several executive and management positions with a number of other insurance companies before that. He was the 2001 President of the Professional Insurance Marketing Association (PIMA).


   Greg Ketay

Greg Ketay
EVP, Chief Underwriting Officer

Greg joined Pearl in 1989 as Manager of Corporate Services and now serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Underwriting Officer. He is an integral part of the Pearl Executive Committee, providing strategic forecasting and planning to determine the direction of Pearl's present and future insurance operations. Greg is Chief Underwriter of all program business in our Professional Liability, Errors & Omissions, Workers' Compensation, and other Miscellaneous Casualty Programs, and leads our alternate markets division, Pearl Specialty Underwriters. Greg is a member of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) and is the organizational member representative for Pearl Insurance in the American Bar Association's Legal Malpractice Data Center.


   Dennis Dietrich

Dennis Dietrich
Chief Financial Officer

Dennis Dietrich joined the Pearl Companies in 2005 and serves as Chief Financial Officer. His strong financial background and excellent leadership skills complement the Pearl Companies strategic growth initiatives. Dennis is responsible for building long-term value through a combination of organic growth in the core business as well as strategic acquisitions.


   Lori Johnson

Lori Johnson
EVP, Chief Information Officer

Lori has served as Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer of the Pearl Companies since 2001. Her strong leadership skills and extensive background in the technology and marketing fields have proven to be a valuable asset to the Pearl team. Her responsibilities include strategic planning and operational management for all corporate technology platforms, including applications, networks, and communications. She also oversees the Pearl Insurance Administration department.


   Greg Johnson

Greg Johnson
Chief Technical Officer

Greg has been with Pearl since 2005, serving as Managing Director, Senior Vice President, and President of Pearl Technology. In his current role as Chief Technical Officer for Pearl Companies, Greg has direct responsibility for IT infrastructure operations of each Pearl business segment. Along with his extensive background in project management, IT consulting, e-commerce, and application development, Greg plays an integral role leading the Pearl team.


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