Conlon joins the Chicago team as a strategic move to expand the company’s contract binding division. Born and raised in the greater Chicago area, Conlon has developed his insurance career in the city he loves for the better half of a decade. Conlon continues to expand his knowledge with an inquisitive nature and a desire to understand the inner-workings of the underwriting process.

Conlon stated, “Maximum’s fun, yet hardworking dynamic can be felt the moment you walk through the door. Excellence and integrity have always been characteristics I hold in high esteem, and Maximum demonstrates these values and more. I’m excited to hit the ground running by combining my prior industry expertise with Maximum’s knowledge and support in order to provide the best for our clients.”

Joe Messina, President and CEO, said, “Expanding our contract binding team is an intentional move to meet a need we see from our clients. Mike is hard-working, driven, and eager to develop relationships as well as a deeper understanding of the small business sector. We have no doubt he will do a tremendous job aligning client needs with our underwriting capabilities.”

In business since 1998 and headquartered in Chicago, Maximum is a leading national and surplus lines wholesale broker of specialty products and services. It is a full-service brokerage firm staffed with experts who collaborate with insurance retail agents and brokers in finding the right solutions for the toughest client challenges. Specializing in Property, Casualty, Transportation, DIC, Builders Risk and Professional Lines coverage, Maximum is dedicated to delivering its retail clients advanced insurance solutions.