SAN Group Names Tom von Jess Chief Operating Officer
Von Jess brings more than 20 years of experience in insurance, benefits, partnerships, and multistate distribution.
Hampton, NH, October 30, 2026 --(PR.com)-- SAN Group, the largest alliance of independent insurance agencies in the Northeast, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom von Jess as Chief Operating Officer, effective October 19, 2026.
With more than 20 years of experience in insurance, benefits, partnerships, and multistate distribution, von Jess will work with member agencies, carrier partners, and SIAA leadership to support agency growth.
"Tom brings a wealth of experience in insurance distribution, operations, and strategic partnerships that will be a tremendous asset to SAN and its members," said Tom Lizotte, President of SAN Group. " We look forward to the contributions he will make as SAN continues to grow and strengthen its support for independent agencies."
Prior to his role at SAN Group, von Jess served as National Sales Director of Strategic Partnerships for LegalShield, where he led the development and expansion of national distribution partnerships across the insurance, employee benefits, payroll, and benefits technology markets.
Previously, von Jess held several senior leadership positions with Liberty Mutual Insurance, managing multistate teams and leading initiatives to strengthen distribution networks and improve performance.
"I'm excited to join the team and work alongside our member agencies, carrier partners, and SIAA leadership to continue strengthening the value SAN delivers across the Northeast," said von Jess.
Von Jess earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and English from Boston College and holds the Life Underwriting Training Council Fellow (LUTCF) designation and is licensed to sell insurance across multiple lines.
About SAN Group, Inc.
SAN Group is the largest alliance of independent insurance agencies in the Northeast, supporting more than 500 member agencies across nine states. As the founding Master Agency of SIAA – The Agent Alliance, SAN provides members with access to more than 45 leading insurance carriers, business development resources, and strategic support to help them grow and succeed. Collectively, SAN member agencies write more than $2 billion in annual premium. Learn more at www.sangroup.com.
With more than 20 years of experience in insurance, benefits, partnerships, and multistate distribution, von Jess will work with member agencies, carrier partners, and SIAA leadership to support agency growth.
"Tom brings a wealth of experience in insurance distribution, operations, and strategic partnerships that will be a tremendous asset to SAN and its members," said Tom Lizotte, President of SAN Group. " We look forward to the contributions he will make as SAN continues to grow and strengthen its support for independent agencies."
Prior to his role at SAN Group, von Jess served as National Sales Director of Strategic Partnerships for LegalShield, where he led the development and expansion of national distribution partnerships across the insurance, employee benefits, payroll, and benefits technology markets.
Previously, von Jess held several senior leadership positions with Liberty Mutual Insurance, managing multistate teams and leading initiatives to strengthen distribution networks and improve performance.
"I'm excited to join the team and work alongside our member agencies, carrier partners, and SIAA leadership to continue strengthening the value SAN delivers across the Northeast," said von Jess.
Von Jess earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and English from Boston College and holds the Life Underwriting Training Council Fellow (LUTCF) designation and is licensed to sell insurance across multiple lines.
About SAN Group, Inc.
SAN Group is the largest alliance of independent insurance agencies in the Northeast, supporting more than 500 member agencies across nine states. As the founding Master Agency of SIAA – The Agent Alliance, SAN provides members with access to more than 45 leading insurance carriers, business development resources, and strategic support to help them grow and succeed. Collectively, SAN member agencies write more than $2 billion in annual premium. Learn more at www.sangroup.com.
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