As SIAA's national insurance agency alliance expands throughout the country, Chairman and CEO Jim Masiello is a leading voice in today's insurance industry. Jim is the founder of a number of Masiello Group entities including Real Estate, Commercial Leasing, Insurance, Financial Services and Travel.

As the founder of the Masiello Insurance Agency, he created the Satellite Agency Network (SAN Group) in 1983 and the Strategic Independent Agency Alliance (SIAA) in 1995. Jim has more than 30 years experience in P&C, Life and Financial Services and Benefits. He is a former recipient of the IMMS Marketer of the Year award, a former President of the New Hampshire Life Underwriters Association and a Member of a number of insurance company advisory boards.

Jim served as the Mayor for the City of Keene, NH for two terms, was Chairman of the New Hampshire Board of Education, a Trustee for Southern New Hampshire University and has been very active in many insurance related community, political and statewide organizations. Jim has also authored numerous articles and tapes on insurance industry topics including agency marketing, cross-selling and insurance distribution systems.