Robert G. Jones joins InStrategy Group as Managing Director, Retail Practice

Charlotte, NC, October 27, 2009 - InStrategy Group, a leading insurance consultancy company, announced today the appointment of Bob Jones as Managing Director. Bob will lead their Retail Practice.

"The addition of Bob to our firm has been very strategic", said Gregg Calestini, InStrategy Group's CEO. "Bob's extensive retail agency experience will be of considerable value to our clients and essential to our long-term growth. His knowledge, combined with our firm's commitment to results oriented solutions to our clients is a winning combination." said Calestini.

Bob has 30 years of experience in the insurance industry. The majority of his career has been on the retail agency side of the business having served as a producer, risk management consultant, sales manager, agency principal and division leader. He also held senior level sales and marketing positions with several national carriers. Bob joins InStrategy Group coming from Cleveland, OH based Oswald Companies where he served as Middle Market Practice Leader.

"Our industry is dynamic and at times unpredictable. Organizations must regularly challenge and refine strategies and business models to sustain profitable growth. Working in partnership with our clients, I am excited to be part of an organization that most importantly listens to our clients and then works to develop solutions and execute the fix to achieve the right result." said Jones.

Calestini continued, "Bob's addition to InStrategy Group is another example of our firm's commitment towards bringing the best minds in the business to our client's cause. We are pleased to welcome Bob to our team."

InStrategy Group is a leading business consulting company serving the insurance industry. InStrategy Group is dedicated to bringing clients innovative solutions that deliver measurable results. With offices in Charlotte, Boston and Cleveland, InStrategy Group provides services to retailers, wholesalers, MGAs, carriers and third party providers throughout the insurance industry.

To contact Bob Jones directly, call him at 440.543.5862 or cell 440.313.5002 or email him at