Novatae Risk Group Appoints J. Clay Kadlic as VP of Strategic Partnerships
Apr 28, 2026 | By Startuprise io

Novatae Risk Group, the wholesale insurance arm of World Insurance Associates, announced that J. Clay Kadlic has joined as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. In this role he will lead partnership initiatives to support growth, improve retail distribution and strengthen relationships with key carriers.
J. Clay Kadlic has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, mainly in business development and managing national relationships. He has held roles at H.W. Kaufman Group, Burns & Wilcox Brokerage, and Swett & Crawford. He earned a B.S.B.A. in Finance and Economics from Robert Morris University.
"Clay's reputation for strengthening partnerships and expanding market opportunities will no doubt serve him well in this critical role," said Nick Greggains, president of Novatae. "I am delighted that he is joining the team and have complete confidence he will nurture and develop our alliances aligned with our long-term vision."
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"I am excited to join Novatae during its growth phase and to help shape its market capabilities," said Kadlic. "I'm a firm believer in a relationship-first mindset and collaborative approach, and look forward to partnering with our clients and partners in that capacity."
About Novatae Risk Group
Novatae Risk Group is a full service wholesale insurance brokerage, underwriting manager, and Lloyd’s Coverholder that provides specialty insurance solutions for complex and hard to place risks across property, casualty, and specialty lines. It is the wholesale division of World Insurance Associates LLC and serves over 6,000 clients through 37 offices across the U.S. and the U.K.







