Full-service broker McGriff has announced the appointment of Jason Dockery (pictured above) as senior vice president and operations leader for its real estate and hospitality practice.

Dockery has more than 20 years of experience in the property and casualty insurance sector. Prior to joining McGriff, he served as real estate and hospitality leader for a global insurance carrier. Dockery has also held key management positions in the casualty and professional lines segments, with specialties in real estate, hospitality accounts and financial institutions.

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“We are thrilled to welcome Jason to McGriff, and especially to our real estate and hospitality team,” said Paul Cicerchia, who leads McGriff’s real estate and hospitality practice. “His knowledge of the key issues and trends facing the industry, paired with his client-first approach, further strengthens our team and will help us drive better outcomes for clients.”