Jay entered the insurance profession in 1978 with Aetna Casualty & Surety in the Claim Department. Throughout his 14 years with Aetna, he gained a wealth of experience in multi-line claim handling, from personal lines to the most complex issues such as contractual claims, products and latent health issues. He was promoted through the ranks and achieved a manager’s position in 1991.
Jay joined Marquis & Associates in 1992 as Vice President of Claims and Loss Prevention, and at that time also became a partner in the firm. At Marquis, he established a working claim department designed to address the unique contractual and claim issues inherent in the construction industry. As a loss control coordinator he assisted clients in addressing the myriad of OSHA issues. He obtained the OSHA 500 designation to support clients with specific training and informational needs.
In 1997, Willis purchased Marquis & Associates and Jay continued as Vice President of Claims. Because of his level of experience, his role was expanded to assist other Willis offices with their complex client and claim issues. In 2001, he was appointed Senior Vice President and New Jersey Construction Practice Leader.
Jay graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1978 with a BS degree in Economics & Finance. He earned his CPCU designation in 1991.
