JMB Insurance has appointed William Powell Jr as its new vice president of non-profit practice.

Previously, Mr Powell was employed with Arthur J Gallagher & Co. He has over 17 years of experience in insurance brokerage and risk management consulting, with much of that time spent focusing on non-profits, including educational, religious, health-care, and social service agencies.

Mr Powell will provide leadership, overall direction and management for JMB’s non-profit practice client base. He earned his bachelor’s degree in history from Loyola University of Chicago, and his master’s degree in history from The University of Chicago.