Braman Insurance Services has named James Padilla, JD, Director of the Sports and Entertainment Division.

An expert in the field of sports and entertainment insurance, Padilla began his career in the industry working as a production underwriter for K&K Insurance Group in Fort Wayne, IN.

Over the past 13 years, Padilla has served the insurance needs of hundreds of collegiate athletes, professional athletes, sports agents, financial advisors and various sports organizations – including the Chicago White Sox, New York Mets and New York Yankees.

Prior to joining Braman Insurance Services, Padilla owned and operated his own specialty brokerage.

Padilla also serves as an Assistant Professor of Sports Management at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI, teaching courses such as Sports Law and Facility & Event Management. He is a graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Law and also has a Bachelor’s Degree from Northern Illinois University.