Crystal Appoints Lou Roca Executive Managing Director

Crystal Appoints Lou Roca Executive Managing Director

NEW YORK N.Y.—Crystal & Company, a leading strategic risk and insurance advisor, has named Lou Roca as Executive Managing Director and head of Commercial Insurance Services. In this role he will be responsible for the growth and the development of the business unit, defining and executing the unit’s expansion strategy, leading its execution, and managing all property & casualty operations.

Mr. Roca brings more than 29 years of brokerage experience to his new role. He most recently served as Managing Director and Area President of Arthur J. Gallagher, formerly The Treiber Group for the past 13 years. In that capacity, he led the company’s Long Island operations, directing the development and execution of growth and retention strategies, employee performance and development, recruitment and staffing, and overall sales management.

Previously, Mr. Roca has served as Senior Vice President at Aon, leading the middle market practice for Long Island and Assistant Vice President at Marsh & McLennan. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business from SUNY Oswego.

Jamie Crystal, Executive Vice President stated, “Crystal & Company are thrilled to have Lou on board. I am confident he will be an exceptional leader for our commercial teams. His business acumen, experience and passion for client service will enable us to continue to expand our strategic risk advisory, risk management and insurance brokerage services.”