Lavezz Middleton is an Engagement Director for The Jacobson Group’s executive search team, strategically engaging and assessing C-level, Vice President and other executive-level candidates for clients from all sectors of the insurance industry.
Lavezz brings more than two decades of operational leadership experience to his role, including eleven years overseeing multinational insurance operations. He has managed more than $600M in premium transactions annually and led large-scale initiatives across 150+ countries, achieving operational efficiencies that resulted in 50% cost reductions. Lavezz’ extensive background in both leadership and insurance translate to exceptional understanding of his clients’ needs.
Lavezz serves as President and Executive Board Member of the National African American Insurance Association Chicago Chapter. Additionally, as the Founder of Accord Resource Group, Lavezz leverages generative and agentic AI and automation to help organizations optimize workflows and drive innovation. Recognized as an industry thought leader, Lavezz regularly engages audiences on AI ethics, business automation and the future of leadership in a digital economy. He is also a trusted advisor and consultant of the ProVisors community.
His credentials include the 2020 Leading the Change Award from Insurance Business America, MIRROR Professional Certification, MPGPT Architecture Certification, Negotiation Professional Certificate from the American Negotiation Institute, and Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.