Howard A. Weiss

Chief Growth Officer | King Risk Partners | Building a High-Performance Insurance Platform | Recruiting Top Producers & Leaders

Greater Chicago Area

About

I’m currently serving as Chief Growth Officer at King Risk Partners, where we are building a different kind of insurance brokerage. We are focused on growth, accountability, and long-term value creation. The industry is changing. Most firms are either: -Stuck in legacy models, or -Chasing tech without building real sales cultures -We’re doing something different. At King, we are: -Building a high-performance sales culture -Investing in next-generation producers -Leveraging data, structure, and leadership to drive consistent organic growth -Creating real opportunity for people who want to build something meaningful What I focus on: -Producer recruiting and development -Organic growth strategy across regions -Building scalable sales systems -Aligning talent, accountability, and execution Who thrives here: -People who: ***Want to win ***Are coachable and growth-minded ***Care about building a career, not just having a job ***Are willing to be part of something that’s being built to last. We are actively looking for: -Producers (experienced and emerging) -Sales leaders -Growth-minded operators If you’re interested in being part of a firm that is actually building a dynamic sales culture, give us a call.

Experience

  • Chief Growth Officer at King Risk Partners
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    Leading organic growth strategy and talent development across the organization. Driving company-wide organic growth initiatives and accountability frameworks. Building and scaling producer recruiting and development programs. Implementing CRM-driven sales infrastructure and performance tracking. Partnering with regional leadership to improve pipeline, retention, and new business velocity. Supporting M&A integration with a focus on growth and operational alignment. Developing next-generation small commercial, personal lines and middle market sales models. Focused on building a culture of performance, clarity, and growth.

  • President at Turning Pointe Autism Foundation
    Sep 2011 - Present · 14 yrs 10 mos

    I am on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee.

  • AssuredPartners (Full-time · 6 yrs 5 mos)
    • Executive Vice President - Carrier Relationships
      Jul 2024 - Aug 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Regional Sales Leader
      Mar 2021 - Jul 2024 · 3 yrs 5 mos

      Responsible for Organic Growth for the Great Lakes Region which is comprised of locations in Chicago, Indianapolis, Detroit, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and everything in-between. My role focuses on building a Strong Sales Culture: *Sales and Sales Leadership Recruiting *Training & Mentoring *Direct Sales *Insurance Company Relations *Development of Value Added Services *Strategic Aquisitions

    • President
      Apr 2019 - Mar 2021 · 2 yrs

      Agency President for AssuredPartners of Chicago with locations in Naperville, Westchester, Oakbrook, Kankakee, Champaign, and Dixon IL

  • President at Esser Hayes Insurance Group Inc.
    Jan 2004 - Apr 2019 · 15 yrs 4 mos

    Representing the industry's highest rated insurance carriers and boasting deep expertise in insurance solutions that run the gamut from business and personal lines to health plans and estate-planning tools, Esser Hayes is an unmatched source for smart, customized and comprehensive insurance solutions that offer the right combination of asset protection and growth.

  • Underwriter at Westfield Group/Westfield Insurance
    Jan 1996 - Jan 2004 · 8 yrs 1 mo

    I was Field Underwriter in Indianapolis and Chicago. Then served as a Regional Underwriting Manager in Westfield's Home Office.