IMA Hires Erik Wargo to Lead National Property Team

Former Lockton leader becomes IMA’s first national property team lead

(Denver, CO – April 4, 2025). IMA Financial Group, a North American insurance brokerage firm specializing in risk management, insurance, wholesale brokerage and money management, is announcing a key hire this week with the addition of Erik Wargo as Executive Vice President, Head of Property. This is the first national property team lead in IMA history and showcases IMA’s growing national scale and willingness to compete for and win the biggest, most complex property accounts in the U.S.

Wargo has over two decades of brokerage experience specializing in commercial property programs for risk management clients, with prior experience at Marsh, Crump, McGriff and Lockton.  He developed expertise in handling large real estate, hospitality, industrial, municipalities, manufacturing, and global accounts with an emphasis on program strategy, design, and implementation of shared and layered property programs. 

Throughout his career, Erik has demonstrated a deep understanding of complex insurance solutions, manuscript policy wording and a commitment to providing tailored risk management strategies for clients. His diverse experience across retail and wholesale brokerage coupled with his leadership roles, and now Executive Vice President, Head of Property, has him well positioned to use that knowledge to assist IMA associates and clients.   

Wargo joins IMA’s headquarters team in Denver, Colorado, and will report to Patrick Lanning, President, National Practice Groups & Central Region. You can reach Erik at Erik.Wargo@imacorp.com or (303)-615-7989.

About IMA Financial Group

IMA Financial Group is an independent broker defining the future of insurance through comprehensive and consultative risk and wealth management services. A majority employee-owned and managed company, its 2,700-plus associates in offices across the country are empowered by a shared mission to protect assets and make a difference.