JERSEY CITY, N.J.--()--Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced that Terrence McLean, CEO of SageSure, one of the largest managing general underwriters focused on catastrophe-exposed markets, was named the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 National Financial Services and Fintech Award winner. The announcement follows McLean’s selection as a New Jersey regional award winner in June.

The national winners were chosen from a group of 214 Entrepreneur Of The Year regional winners, representing 185 companies across the US. For nearly 40 years, the Entrepreneur Of The Year award has recognized entrepreneurs who are revolutionizing industries and leading businesses that will shape the future.

“SageSure is addressing the increasingly complex insurance challenges homeowners face in catastrophe-exposed markets and bringing solutions where they’re needed most,” said Terrence McLean, CEO of SageSure. “I’m grateful to share this recognition with my team, who makes a positive impact in the lives of our producers, policyholders, and communities every day. I’m also incredibly grateful to be named alongside the innovators and transformational leaders who are creating a more sustainable and prosperous world for all.”

Winners were selected by a panel of independent judges composed of entrepreneurs and other respected business leaders from across the US. The candidates were evaluated based on their demonstration of building long-term value through entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact, among other core contributions and attributes.

Terrence joins the following leaders from across the country as Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 National Award winners:

  • Christopher Barnett, CEO, ABA Centers, Fort Lauderdale, Florida (National Overall Award winner)
  • Michael Intrator, CEO, Coreweave, Roseland, New Jersey
  • Christine Chang and Sarah Lee, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs, Glow Recipe, New York, New York
  • Eric Reimer, CEO and Co-Chairman of the Board, Healthmap Solutions, Tampa, Florida
  • John Poindexter, CEO and Chairman of the Board, J.B Poindexter & Co, Inc., Houston, Texas
  • Cassandra Thurswell, CEO, Kitsch, Los Angeles, California
  • Marco Assis, CEO, Propio Language Services, Overland Park, Kansas
  • Dhruv Saxena, CEO, ShipBob, Chicago, Illinois
  • Benjamin Rosenthal, CEO and Co-President, Standard Meat Company, Fort Worth, Texas

“This year’s national award winners have remained undaunted in the face of market, geopolitical, and economic uncertainties,” said Andrew (AJ) Jordan, EY Americas Entrepreneur Of The Year Director. “They’ve managed to grow, transform, and innovate within their industries and contribute to their communities even in the face of seemingly insurmountable hurdles. I cannot wait to see how they continue to transform the future.”

Since 1986, Entrepreneur Of The Year has honored an array of business leaders for their ingenuity, courage, and entrepreneurial spirit. The program recognizes original founders who grew their business from inception, visionary CEOs who transformed companies with innovation, and family business leaders who modernized legacy models for future success.

The National winners were announced during a celebration held at the Strategic Growth Forum®, the nation’s most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies. Learn more about the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 National honorees.

About SageSure

SageSure is the managing general agent specializing in coastal residential and commercial property insurance. SageSure offers more than 50 competitively priced insurance products in 14 coastal states on behalf of its carrier partners, serves more than 650,000 policyholders, and has more than $1.9 billion of inforce premium. Since its launch in 2009, SageSure has been pioneering property insurance through its market-leading online quoting and binding platform and its sophisticated risk modeling and scoring technology. For more information, visit sagesure.com.

About Entrepreneur Of The Year®

Founded in 1986, Entrepreneur Of The Year® has celebrated more than 11,000 ambitious visionaries who are leading successful, dynamic businesses in the US, and it has since expanded to nearly 80 countries and territories globally.

The US program consists of 17 regional programs whose panels of independent judges select the regional award winners every June. Those winners compete for national recognition at the Strategic Growth Forum® in November where National finalists and award winners are announced. The overall National winner represents the US at the World Entrepreneur Of The Year® competition. Visit ey.com/us/eoy.

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