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Paul Tanner Joins Relation As Senior Vice President

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Relation Insurance Services (“Relation”) announced today the hiring of Paul Tanner as Senior Vice President, Risk Advisor. Paul will join Relation’s High Net Worth and Family Office Practice.

“Paul brings proven experience and expertise to the team,” said Timothy J. Hall, Relation’s Chief Executive Officer. “We’re excited to put his considerable talent and skill to use for the benefit of our clients.”

Tanner, a 15-year industry veteran, joins Relation from Hylant, where he served as Vice President and Family Office Practice Leader. Prior to Hylant, he was the Signature Client Group Practice Leader for Lockton Companies in Beverly Hills, CA.

Tanner will be based in Relation’s Walnut Creek office serving a client base throughout California and around the world. Working closely with family office executives, personal business managers, and advisors such as wealth managers and attorneys, he makes it a priority to ensure his clients aren’t just properly covered, but that they are accurately informed as well.

“I’m excited to join a growing team like Relation,” said Tanner. “Building strong relationships to best help protect my clients’ wealth and futures is where my heart is, and that aligns perfectly with the culture at Relation.”

About Relation Insurance Services, Inc.

Relation Insurance Services is an insurance brokerage that offers superior risk management and benefits consulting services across the United States. It is ranked by Insurance Journal within the top 25 largest agencies in the country by revenue and has approximately 1,350 employees across more than 137 locations nationwide. Relation is a privately held corporation backed by Aquiline Capital Partners, a private equity firm based in New York and London investing in businesses globally across financial services and technology. Visit: www.relationinsurance.com for more information.

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Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois
CEO: Tim Hall
Employees: 1,350
Organization: PRI

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