Thursday, July 19, 2018

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.