Jim Kochinski

Jim Kochinski possesses extensive legal experience, currently serving as Deputy General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer at Crawford & Company since March 2016, where responsibilities include global risk management, litigation oversight, compliance, and privacy. Prior roles include AVP Lead Counsel at Assurant, Inc., focusing on legal aspects of growth and innovation within the Property and Casualty insurance sector, and Chief Counsel positions at Allianz and ING, managing legal services and regulatory issues for their respective insurance product portfolios. Jim also held leadership roles at Conseco and Golden Rule Insurance, providing comprehensive legal counsel across various health and life insurance products. Jim's career began at Sharps & Associates, where a foundation in litigation was established. Academic credentials include a JD from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law and a BA in criminal justice from the University of South Florida.