H.J. Knight International (www.knightint.com), a leading full service brokerage firm specializing in insurance and risk management solutions, today announced that Jonathan Penni of Dorchester, Massachusetts has been named an Account Executive, specializing in personal and commercial lines.

Penni comes to H. J. Knight with 11 years in the mortgage industry, most recently as a Loan Originator with New Fed Mortgage in Boston and formerly with Guaranteed Rate, also in Boston.

Penni received an Associate’s degree in Business Management from Newbury College in Brookline.

Originally from Marshfield, Penni now lives in Dorchester where in his spare time he enjoys fitness training and outdoor activities, including hiking, boating and snowmobiling.

Penni is the youngest of seven children and one of four adopted from Korea. His parents live in Westwood. He recently decided to transition from the mortgage industry to insurance to follow in the footsteps of his father, who has retired after a 45-year career as a commercial lines insurance executive.

“We welcome Jon to the firm,” said Matt Lanza, Executive Vice President of H.J. Knight International Insurance Agency. “His career background, enthusiasm and general commitment to excellence are certain to make him a valued member of our fine professional team.”

About Knight International Insurance Agency

For more than 25 years, Knight International has been an industry leader in the commercial insurance and risk management industry. The agency designs and services a wide variety of coverage programs for mid- to large-sized companies in all industries, nationally and internationally. Services and products include traditional insurance, captives and alternative products, health benefits, life and disability insurance, personal lines, retirement funding, and wealth and estate planning for employers and their employees. The management team has on average more than 25 years’ of industry experience each. Knight International has been certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) by the Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office. Jeannette Lanza serves as the company’s President. Knight International is located at 30 Braintree Hill Office Park, Suite 203, Braintree, MA 02184. For additional information, please call (781) 966-3700 or visit www.knightint.com.