Jolyon Stern
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Jolyon F. Stern (born December 25, 1939) is President of the DeWitt Stern Group, Inc., a commercial insurance broker founded in 1899 by his grandfather, DeWitt H. Stern.
Biography[edit]
Jolyon entered the insurance business directly after graduating from Oberlin College. He learned his craft from an underwriter’s perspective by joining Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company. He then joined DeWitt Stern in 1963, and, in 1974 became the President - the third generation to lead the firm.
The firm that Jolyon’s grandfather began writes insurance for clients in highly specialized fields such as film, theater, and fine art. DeWitt Stern also has specialists who provide insurance coverage for cooperatives and condos, group and individual health plans, homeowner’s, personal liability, and others.
Jolyon helped establish DeWitt Stern as one of the leaders in the world of Entertainment Insurance, as noted in a 2004 article in the insurance industry magazine Rough Notes:[1] "Jolyon Stern himself is also quite attuned to the entertainment environment as an alumnus of Oberlin College, known for its performing arts program. And, he is married to Nelle Nugent, a multiple Tony award winner. Ms. Nugent has produced some 30 Broadway shows."
Among the insurance coverages handled by the firm’s entertainment, film, and media practice are: cast insurance; entertainment insurance; film insurance; special events insurance; props, sets, and wardrobe insurance; and many others. Its fine art practice provides clients with art dealers and galleries insurance; fine art collections and coverage for valuable articles, among others.
Jolyon is a member of the Board of Trustees of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Roundabout Theatre Company, the New Dramatists, and [2] a Director of the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce of New York,.[3]