James Wells

James Wells has a diverse work experience in the insurance and risk management industry. James started their career as an Account Executive at Underwriters Services INC. in 1974. James then moved on to Woodruff Sawyer, where they worked as an Assistant Vice-President from 1978 to 1983. Wells joined Pettit Morry Company of California in 1983 as a Vice-President and Manager, a role they held until 1995. James then joined Acordia, where they served in various leadership positions, including Executive Vice-President and COO of Acordia Northwest, President and CEO Acordia of California, and ultimately President and CEO of Acordia West. In 2001, Wells joined Acordia/Wells Fargo Insurance Services as the Regional Managing Director. James later founded their own company, James F. Wells Co. LLC, where they served as the Managing Principal. Wells's most recent role is Director of Risk Management at Sequoia Consulting Group, where they have been working since September 2010.

James Wells attended several educational institutions throughout their career. In 1970, they enrolled at California State University, Chico, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, which they successfully completed in 1974. Following this, from 1976 to 1978, James pursued an MBA degree in Management at Golden Gate University. In 1976, they also attended the Aetna Life and Casualty Home Office Sale School to specialize in Property and Casualty Insurance. In 1977, James briefly participated in a program at Lloyds of London/Institute British Companies, though the specific degree or field of study is not mentioned. Later, in 1995, they attended the College of Insurance to further their knowledge in Property and Casualty. Finally, in 1998, James attended Harvard Business School for Executive Education. Unfortunately, no degree name is provided for this particular program.