ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Longtime St. James Insurance Group Vice President of Marketing Jonathan Mertz has recently been elevated to the position of Chief Operating Officer of St. Johns Insurance Company. In this role, Mertz is responsible for all process and service activities in underwriting and claims for St. Johns Insurance Company.

“I look forward to the steadfast leadership that Jonathan brings to the role of Chief Operating Officer,” stated Jesse Schalk, President of St. Johns Insurance Company. “He has the tenure and experience with our organization to usher our internal team and client-base into a new year.”

Mertz received a Bachelor’s in Sociology from The College of the Holy Cross in 2001 and a Master’s in Business Administration with distinction from The Crummer School of Business at Rollins College in 2015. He also holds a Certificate Insurance Counselor designation.

About St. Johns Insurance Company:

St. Johns Insurance Company is a privately held insurance company that insures home and condominium owners throughout the states of Florida and South Carolina. The company's mission is to provide agents and policyholders with access to a high-quality, financially stable insurer that will be a reliable market over the long-haul. Headquartered in Orlando, FL, St. Johns is rated "A" exceptional by Demotech, an organization that ranks and monitors insurance companies for financial stability. www.stjohnsinsurance.com