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Centri Welcomes Insurance Industry Veterans John Swanick and Joe Hayes

Joe Hayes
Managing Director

John Swanick
Senior Director

Philadelphia, PA – February 6, 2024 – Centri Business Consulting, LLC, one of the industry’s fastest-growing and most respected accounting and advisory firms, announces the hiring of John Swanick as Senior Director and Joe Hayes as Managing Director to lead its rapidly growing Insurance Practice.  

John and Joe bring over 70 years of combined insurance and financial services experience and relationships to bolster Centri’s insurance practice. John and Joe join Centri from Grant Thornton, where they were a driving force behind building the firm’s insurance practice into one of its largest national industry practices.

Powered by the company’s solutions-oriented approach, John and Joe will work closely with clients’ C-Suite executives and senior leadership to help property and casualty, life and annuity, health insurance, mutuals, agents and brokers, Insurtech and reinsurance companies strategically navigate an increasingly complex insurance landscape. Their experience will further enhance Centri’s comprehensive Insurance Practice service offerings, including Internal Audit and Controls and Regulatory Compliance, Cyber Security and IT, M&A and Valuation, SEC Reporting and IPO Readiness, Technical Accounting, GAAP and Statutory Accounting, and Audit Readiness and Tax Advisory services.

“The rapidly evolving insurance industry presents a tremendous avenue of potential growth for Centri,” said Michael Aiello, CEO & Managing Partner of Centri. “Both John and Joe have shown the capacity to assist insurance enterprises in formulating strategies to navigate risks and capitalize on market opportunities throughout their careers. We are excited to welcome them and their extensive experience to the team to expand this important area of service.”

John added, “Centri’s unwavering commitment to addressing client needs through comprehensive end-to-end accounting and advisory solutions perfectly aligns with the approach upon which I’ve built my career and many successful client relationships. I am excited to leverage my network and collaborate with the entire Centri team to drive success for our clients.”

“Today’s insurance landscape is characterized by speed, intense competition, rapid innovation, and escalating compliance demands,” added Joe. “In this environment, it’s essential to partner with a team that genuinely understands the industry from a 360-degree perspective. John and I are eager to elevate Centri’s insurance services and contribute to the impressive growth trajectory of the firm.”