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Joel Cavaness
Director/Board Member at
JAMES RIVER GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
Net worth: 48 215 $ as of 2026-06-29
Profile
Joel D.
Cavaness is the founder of Risk Placement Services, Inc., founded in 1979, serving as Chairman since 2024.
Current jobs include Independent Non-Executive Director at James River Group Holdings, Inc. since 2025, and President-U.S.
Wholesale Brokerage & VP at Arthur J.
Gallagher & Co. since 2000.
Former jobs include Director at Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association from 2010 to 2022, and Treasurer & Director at National Association of Professional Surplus Lines Offices Ltd. Education includes undergraduate studies at Southeast Missouri State University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | 10,958 ( 0.02% ) | 48 215 $ | 2026-06-29 |
Joel Cavaness active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & CO. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1996-12-31 |
| JAMES RIVER GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2025-07-23 |
Risk Placement Services, Inc.
 Risk Placement Services, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides data-driven insurance, benefits and underwriting solutions | Founder | 1978-12-31 |
Former positions of Joel Cavaness
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association
 Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit association of insurance professionals | Director/Board Member | 2021-12-31 |
National Association of Professional Surplus Lines Offices Ltd
 National Association of Professional Surplus Lines Offices Ltd Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides insurance services | Chairman | - |
Training of Joel Cavaness
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Connections
53
1st degree connections
6
1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 6 |
|---|---|
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
 Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides insurance brokerage and third-party claims settlement and administration services. | Finance |
Southeast Missouri State University
 Southeast Missouri State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Risk Placement Services, Inc.
Risk Placement Services, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides data-driven insurance, benefits and underwriting solutions | Finance |
James River Group Holdings Ltd.
 James River Group Holdings Ltd. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Operates as a holding company which provides admitted insurance, excess and surplus lines & casualty reinsurance services | Finance |
National Association of Professional Surplus Lines Offices Ltd
National Association of Professional Surplus Lines Offices Ltd Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Provides insurance services | Finance |
Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association
Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit association of insurance professionals | Commercial Services |
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