Satellite Agency Network Group, Inc. — SAN Group — the leading alliance of independent insurance agencies in the Northeast, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael (Mike) Sakraida as Regional Vice President for Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine.
In this role, Sakraida will focus on expanding membership opportunities, driving territory development, and strengthening relationships between SAN Group member agencies and insurance carriers. He will also collaborate closely with David Collins, Agency Growth Coach for the region, to support agency growth and success.
With more than 15 years of experience in the insurance industry, Sakraida brings extensive expertise in sales, operations, and strategic planning. His career includes leading high-performing sales teams, spearheading national initiatives, and enhancing agent efficiency through technology and process optimization. Most recently, as Senior Project Manager at Comparion Insurance Agency, he played a key role in improving CRM adoption, streamlining operations, and advancing agent communication systems.
“We are excited to welcome Mike to SAN,” said Tom Lizotte, SAN’s Chief Operating Officer. “His deep experience in sales, operations, and agency development will be a tremendous asset to our member agencies as they work to grow and strengthen their businesses. With a proven track record of leading large-scale initiatives and a passion for operational efficiency and innovation, Mike is well-positioned to drive SAN’s business development efforts in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine.”
Sakraida holds a B.S. in English from Virginia Tech and an MBA from Northeastern University. He has earned the LUTCF designation and is currently pursuing his CPCU certification.
He resides in Reading, MA, with his wife and their two children.
About SAN Group, Inc.
SAN Group is the largest alliance of independent insurance agencies in the Northeast, empowering nearly 520 member agencies across nine states to thrive. With access to 45+ top
insurance carriers, SAN members collectively write over $1.8 billion in premium. SAN is the founding master agency of SIAA, The Agent Alliance, and continues to drive innovation and growth in the independent insurance channel. Learn more at www.sangroup.com