Johannsen comes to Maximum with nearly two decades of professional liability experience. As a native to Southern California, Johannsen began her career in general liability and has since transitioned into a professional and management liability expertise.

She stated, “The dynamic energy at Maximum made my decision an easy one. I consider myself part of a team that values both their clients and employees equally. The company has been highly successful on the West Coast already, and I’m excited to further their connection to the California marketplace with a hands-on approach.”

Joe Messina, President and CEO, said, “With several recent additions to our professional lines team, we’ve systematically increased our reach to span from coast to coast. Clancy has the knowledge and the drive to represent Maximum well, and she’s tapped into the California marketplace to take our success to the next level.”

In business since 1998 and headquartered in Chicago, Maximum (https://www.maxib.com/) 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.