Meeker Sharkey & Hurley Names Richard Ambrose as Employee Benefits Practice Leader

CRANFORD, N.J., December 2, 2015 – Meeker Sharkey & Hurley, one of the region’s leading providers of employee benefits and insurance services, announced that Richard Ambrose has joined as senior vice president, Employee Benefits Practice Leader, to lead the growth and development of the employee benefits practice for middle-market and large businesses.

“Meeker Sharkey & Hurley has more than doubled in size since our recent acquisition of the James F. Hurley Insurance Agency. Richard adds experience in strategic plan design, so we can better serve our growing base of business clients,” said Tom Sharkey, Jr., president of Meeker Sharkey & Hurley. “Like our other staff members, Richard has the expertise that comes with having worked for large insurance firms, but he will be able to be more hands-on with clients in his new role.”

Ambrose brings 30 years of experience as an employee benefits specialist serving numerous middle-market employers, professional services firms and group insurance accounts. Prior to joining Meeker Sharkey & Hurley, Ambrose worked for Wells Fargo Insurance Services, Zurich North America, Liberty Mutual and Blue Cross of New Jersey. Most recently, Ambrose served as associate director of Employee Benefits at Crystal & Company.

“The employee benefits industry is changing with the advent of new technology, innovative funding options and alternative health care delivery systems,” said Ambrose. “Our focus will be on developing strategies to help clients provide competitive benefits programs that attract and retain employees while managing their costs.”

About Meeker Sharkey & Hurley

Serving the community since the 1860s, Meeker Sharkey & Hurley provides both personal and commercial insurance coverage, employee benefits and risk management services. In 2014, the firm merged with the James F. Hurley Insurance Agency. The firm is noted for its dedicated agents, high-quality client experiences, personal attention, and customized commercial risk management and benefit strategies for mid-market companies in the Tri-State region. For more information, visit www.meekersharkey.com.