Cottingham & Butler Appoints Hessling as President; Blessing Takes Office President Role for CRC Group Kansas City

Cottingham & Butler Names Hessling President

Cottingham & Butler, based in Dubuque, Iowa, has appointed Mike Hessling as its new president. Hessling comes to the company from Gallagher Bassett, where he held the position of CEO for North America. In his new role, he will be responsible for developing and executing the company’s strategic agenda, emphasizing growth and long-term planning.

Prior to his tenure at Gallagher Bassett, Hessling gained valuable experience at Bain & Company, Bridge Strategy Group, and Arthur Andersen, where he honed his skills in strategic management and operational excellence.

Blessing Named Office President of CRC Group Kansas City Operation

CRC Group, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, has appointed Matt Blessing as the office president for its Kansas City operation. In this capacity, he will continue to lead the firm’s Select binding operations.

Blessing’s responsibilities include overseeing underwriting strategy, talent development, and market expansion, all while supporting retail partners. With nearly two decades of experience in underwriting and binding authority operations, he brings a wealth of knowledge in underwriting management, portfolio development, and complex risk evaluation across various lines of business.

Cottingham & Butler Names Hessling President

Cottingham & Butler, based in Dubuque, Iowa, has appointed Mike Hessling as its new president. Hessling comes to the company from Gallagher Bassett, where he held the position of CEO for North America. In his new role, he will be responsible for developing and executing the company’s strategic agenda, emphasizing growth and long-term planning.

Prior to his tenure at Gallagher Bassett, Hessling gained valuable experience at Bain & Company, Bridge Strategy Group, and Arthur Andersen, where he honed his skills in strategic management and operational excellence.

Blessing Named Office President of CRC Group Kansas City Operation

CRC Group, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, has appointed Matt Blessing as the office president for its Kansas City operation. In this capacity, he will continue to lead the firm’s Select binding operations.

Blessing’s responsibilities include overseeing underwriting strategy, talent development, and market expansion, all while supporting retail partners. With nearly two decades of experience in underwriting and binding authority operations, he brings a wealth of knowledge in underwriting management, portfolio development, and complex risk evaluation across various lines of business.