An Overview of MBCA Events

Insurance broker John D’Angelo III is president of The Forza Insurance Group, a national firm specializing in designing benefits packages for large corporations. With extensive experience as an insurance broker, John D’Angelo III is equipped to help clients customize affordable benefits packages that appeal to employees. The Forza Insurance Group is known for its support of charitable organizations and has joined in the work of MBCA, the Atlantic City Metropolitan Business and Citizens Association.

For 27 years, members of the MBCA have joined together to influence the growth and success of Atlantic City and the South Jersey region. In addition, the group raises money for charitable organizations and started a scholarship foundation for area students. Since MBCA’s inception, more than $280,000 has been raised for charitable causes, and members, including the Forza Insurance Group, have established scholarships totaling more than $150,000.

Each year, the MBCA holds a themed summer mixer and silent auction. The event, held in a variety of locations, benefits the organization’s scholarship foundation. Previous themes include a White Party, Jamaican Summer Jam, and this year’s MBCA Rocks, held at the Hard Rock Café.

The New Year Kick Off Luncheon is another important event for the organization. There, members can hear from the mayor of Atlantic City, who gives an unofficial update on the state of the city to the businesses, groups, and individuals represented by the MBCA.

Forza Insurance Group Executive Helps FBI Expose Corruption

A graduate of Stockton University, insurance broker John D'Angelo III advocates for labor and health care reform and advises several labor organizations and the Puerto Rican government. Professionally, John D'Angelo III is a former president and CEO of Synergistic Healthcare and currently serves as the CEO of the New Jersey-based insurance brokerage Forza Insurance Group. 

Outside of his professional work, Mr. D'Angelo engages in philanthropic work and charitable fundraising. In addition, he has proven himself to be a concerned citizen in regards to public-sector corruption. In 2007, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was investigating corruption at the Pleasantville Board of Education. 

The 18-month investigation found that 11 public officials promised municipal business to undercover insurance brokers in return for thousands of dollars in bribes. Although he was not a target of the investigation, Mr. D'Angelo approached the FBI and volunteered to participate in and support the investigation, putting his business and reputation at risk. His voluntary assistance helped to expose the large network of corruption and bring the investigation to a successful close. 

Following the investigation, Mr. D'Angelo’s support and heroic actions were formally acknowledged by Chris Christie, the former US Attorney in the New Jersey district.