Tony Costa Named as Director of Business Development for Jackson Sumner & Associates

Boone, NC – Jackson Sumner & Associates (JSA) announced the recent promotion of P&C Brokerage Manager Tony Costa to the position of Director of Business Development. 

Costa is a graduate of East Carolina University with a degree in Finance and spent 11 years with Markel Corporation in a variety of underwriting roles. He joined JSA in May of 2014 as a P&C Underwriter. Costa currently holds his AU and AINS designations. For the past 2 years, he has served as JSA’s Brokerage Manager.

“Tony’s continued engagement and overall knowledge of the industry is a great asset to JSA,” stated JSA President and CEO, Danielle Wade. “We look forward to his contribution and vision to all facets of JSA and creating key relationships with companies for new opportunities and growth.” 

Costa will continue working from JSA’s Richmond, Virginia office and will report directly to JSA President & CEO Danielle Wade. In addition to his new role, he will continue to underwrite and lead JSA’s Brokerage Division. He resides in Richmond with his wife and their young daughters. In his free time, he enjoys snowboarding, mountain biking, and Crossfit.