IMA Financial expands Southeast operations with new P&C division in Atlanta

IMA Financial Group has launched property and casualty insurance operations in Atlanta, Georgia, marking its first P&C presence in the city. The new division is led by Brandon Bridges and Shelley Taylor, who bring over 20 years of experience in risk management and insurance solutions for industries such as real estate and hospitality, alongside seasoned professionals Joanna Birrell and Randy Brown.

This expansion complements IMA’s established Employee Benefits and Retirement divisions in the Southeast, strengthening its ability to deliver regional expertise supported by national resources. The new team is backed by IMA’s platform designed to help clients reduce total risk costs while leveraging its specialty strengths in hospitality and real estate. This move reinforces IMA’s commitment to growth and client-focused solutions in the Southeast U.S. market.

“As IMA grows its presence nationally, our new P&C team in Atlanta is a major step forward for our operations in the southeast U.S. and immediately adds experienced professionals who bolster our firm’s strengths. It’s gratifying to know our clients and partners will be supported from day 1 by a team with this level of expertise and tenure.” – John Hearn, IMA Financial Group COO and President, Atlanta.