Stephens most recently served as president of Accretive where he was responsible for championing existing and newly acquired wholesale and specialty agencies to greater collaborative success. He also played a key role in aligning distribution, operations, and technology as well as integrating several strategic acquisitions spanning the United States, United Kingdom, and Ireland.

“I am thrilled to take on the role of chief executive officer at Accretive. Helping to form and build Accretive has been incredibly rewarding, and I am excited to lead our talented team as we continue to innovate and expand our offerings. I look forward to building on our successes and driving forward our mission to ensure that every client has the protection and benefits they need to thrive,” said Stephens.

Stephens is a recognized leader in wholesale, specialty, and program development, having played a key role in building some of the largest public agency workers’ compensation and property and casualty pools in the nation. His strategic vision and commitment to fostering innovation and transparency have been instrumental in driving the success of the organization.