International insurance coverage group H.W. Kaufman Group has introduced the appointment of David R. Janis as basic counsel and a member of its management workforce.

On this position, Janis will present counsel on transactions, contracts, and litigation, whereas additionally collaborating intently with the corporate’s compliance division to make sure adherence to trade finest practices.

Moreover, Janis has been tasked with deploying finest practices for company governance, in addition to constructing a framework for strategic threat administration and mitigation.

“David brings to Kaufman a pointy thoughts together with excellent authorized experience and enterprise acumen that may proceed to propel our firm ahead,” mentioned Alan Jay Kaufman, chairman, president and CEO. “His expertise will likely be key in supporting our long-term and sustainable success.”

Janis has labored as a training legal professional and company advisor for almost 20 years. He joins Kaufman from Rocket Mortgage, the place he served as affiliate basic counsel. He was additionally an energetic member of the corporate’s threat advisory group and threat counsel, setting the technique for codes of conduct, ethics, info safety and vendor administration. 

Janis will likely be primarily based at Kaufman’s company headquarters in Farmington Hills, Michigan. He reviews to govt vice chairman Jodie Kaufman Davis.

“We’re happy so as to add David’s management and experience as Kaufman continues to scale our worldwide development,” mentioned Kaufman Davis. “His expansive expertise and information within the skilled and monetary companies sectors will likely be integral to deepening our company infrastructure, whereas evolving as an innovator and most well-liked companion within the trade.” 

Information of Janis’ appointment comes amid a interval of considerable development for Kaufman. Previously yr alone, the corporate has welcomed over 380 new hires and promoted greater than 225 present associates.

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