Peter Hutton Joins Insurance Broker The NIA Group, LLC As Executive Vice President, National Sales

PARAMUS, N.J.--(Business Wire)--
The NIA Group (NIA), LLC, one of the largest privately-held insurance brokerage
firms in the country, is pleased to announce that Peter A. Hutton, 47, has
joined the company as Executive Vice President, National Sales, effective
immediately. In his new role, Mr. Hutton will develop and oversee the successful
implementation of NIA`s sales strategy, including continued growth of the firm`s
property casualty and employee benefit sectors.

With his natural ability to develop and direct high-performance sales teams, Mr.
Hutton is well regarded throughout the insurance industry as a top-producing
sales professional and leader. Prior to joining The NIA Group, Mr. Hutton was
instrumental in the growth, sales and implementation of innovative benefits
products and services for the Corporate Synergies Group (CSG), Inc. During his
tenure as Regional President, CSG opened new offices in Northern New Jersey and
Manhattan and enjoyed unprecedented growth in sales and revenue.

"We are pleased to have Peter Hutton join the NIA family," says Roger Gross,
Chief Operating Officer of the 83-year old brokerage firm. "Peter`s proven track
record and ability to guide and retain clients through the complexities of the
insurance industry, combined with his strong sales acumen and leadership
abilities, will enable NIA to achieve our growth targets."

Mr. Hutton received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University (83`). He
is licensed in Property Casualty, Life and Health and holds FINRA/SIPC Series 6
and 63 licenses. Mr. Hutton resides in Northern New Jersey with his wife of 23
years and three children.

About The NIA Group:

Founded in 1926, The NIA Group provides customized insurance and financial
solutions for more than 10,000 businesses and 30,000 individuals throughout the
U.S. The firm, headquartered in Paramus, NJ, ranks among the country`s 30
largest privately held insurance brokerage firms and operates offices throughout
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Florida. NIA`s product and service
portfolio includes property and casualty insurance, employee benefits, life
insurance and personal insurance, including auto and home. For more information
on NIA and its products and services, log onto www.niagroup.com or call Kim
Keating at 201.336.1344.

The NIA Group
Kim Keating, 201-336-1344

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