Gerger Joins Illinois Independent Agents Group as Education, Agency Resources Director

Brett Gerger, former chief deputy director of the Illinois Department of Insurance, has joined the Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois (IIA of IL) as director of Education & Agency Resources.

In his new position, Gerger will have oversight over IIA of IL educational programs and will serve as the association’s primary resource for all regulatory and compliance issues.

Gerger has previously served as chief deputy director of Product Lines and Licensing at the Illinois Department of Insurance and was responsible for managing the Property & Casualty, Life & Annuity, Health, Producer Regulatory, and Licensing Units.

Most recently, Gerger was State of Illinois Group Insurance Division manager with the Illinois Department of Central Management Services. In that role, Gerger had oversight and management for the planning and implementation of policy and operations of the state’s insurance programs, including property, liability and benefits.

Gerger started his 24-year career at the Illinois Department of Insurance in the Producer Regulatory Division.

Gerger serves as a village trustee in Chatham, Illinois.

Source: IIA of IL