Jack Wallace
Partner
615-351-7278 | jackw@palmerwallace.com
Jack grew up in Nashville, TN. He attended Hillsboro High School and the University of Alabama. After completing graduation, he worked in London at J.H. Minet, a Lloyd’s broker, for nine months handling all aspects on the London Marketplace. After returning to the U.S., he moved to Atlanta, GA where he was a Large Account Property Underwriter for INA Special Risk (which after multiple mergers is now CHUBB). In 1984, he worked with Corroon & Black, a predecessor company to WillisTowersWatson, in Nashville and spent the past 37 years in a Client Development and Account Executive role. Jack loves working with all organizations, large or small, assisting them with protecting their assets.
Jack married his wife, Elizabeth Hunt Wallace, in 1984 and has four children: Jake Wallace, Ansley Cire, Lili Maki and Gray quirk. He has seven grandchildren and counting. He enjoys fishing, golfing, and hanging out at his family lake home.
Notable Achievements:
- Arranged insurance for the Private Prison Industry at its conception and formation.
- Placing all lines of insurance for “The Greatest Show on Earth” utilizing heavy involvement with the Lloyd’s Underwriters.
- Served as a Senior Broker on numerous large Nashville based organizations.
- Behavioral Healthcare expert with many years of involvement in this specialty.
- Experienced broker in the Wood Products Industry and a sought-after resource within his previous employer.
- Active with REITs and all aspects of their risk management needs.
Community Activity:
- Active board member for Centerstone Mental Health Center for the past 36 years.
- Current Board Member and past Board Chairman for the Boys and Girls Club of Middle Tennessee for past 36 years.
- Past Board Member to Westminster School.
- Past Board Member of Harpeth Hall school.
- Current Board Member and past Board Chairman of Men of Valor Prison Ministries for past 12 years.
- Elder at Covenant Presbyterian Church
Wallace Palmer
Partner
706-825-1242 | wallacep@palmerwallace.com
Wallace Palmer is a founding partner of Palmer & Wallace Insurance Brokerage LLC.
A native of Augusta, Georgia, Wallace, has been active in the insurance brokerage industry for the past ten years. After graduating from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Wallace went to work for Hull Property Group, one of the largest privately owned retail real estate companies in the United States. Following his time at Hull Property Group, he decided to pursue a career in insurance and found his calling. Wallace’s start in the insurance industry began at Highsmith Insurance, a locally owned boutique insurance agency based in Raleigh, North Carolina. In 2014, Highsmith tasked Wallace with expanding its operations to Nashville, where he grew and managed the Nashville branch until 2018, when Highsmith was acquired by Marsh McLennan. Since 2018, Wallace has headed Marsh McLennan’s Agency Nashville operations, dedicating his time to producing and servicing a diverse clientele while expanding the agency’s operation to small and mid-size businesses.
Wallace specializes in Real Estate, Construction and Professional Services, with an emphasis on always putting his clients first. His enjoyment in meeting new people, learning the nuances of each business and helping protect their assets is what motivates him. Working as part of a very large organization has been a great learning experience, but the opportunity to get back to an entrepreneurial and client-first focus is why he is a founder of Palmer & Wallace Insurance Brokerage LLC.
Personal:
- Graduate of The University of North Carolina
- Active with the YMCA Green Hills as a volunteer
- Member of St Georges Episcopal Church
- Married to the former Dede Nesbitt
- Two young sons
- Can be found on the golf course in his free time.
Mary Kate Graves
Account Executive
205-240-2329 | marykateg@palmerwallace.com
Mary Kate Graves grew up in Birmingham and moved to Nashville upon her graduation from the University of Mississippi. She comes from an insurance family and her father is a partner in an agency in Alabama. After spending five years at the specialty insurance brokerage firm AMWINS she is excited to join the entrepreneurial Palmer & Wallace Insurance Brokerage. Her involvement in placing and servicing numerous unique risks and mastering the agency technology puts her in an excellent position to play a key role in the company’s success. Mary Kate had day to day customer contact that involved service responsibilities and negotiating with underwriters on securing the best terms and conditions. She has a similar role at Palmer & Wallace and will be part of the very hands-on service model we offer our business partners. Mary Kate is not only great to work with, she is also a student of the business with several industry designations and is involved in local chapters for young professionals.
Personal:
- Graduate of the University of Mississippi- Business Administration
- Licensed Tennessee agent
- Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist designation
- Study for the CPCU designation
- Trained under numerous Surplus Lines programs
Nate Renfro
Assistant Vice President
615-483-0836 | nater@palmerwallace.com
Nate Renfro grew up in Nashville and attended Brentwood Academy then went to the University of Maryland on a football scholarship. His senior year he transferred to the University of Tennessee and was the punter and place kick holder for the Vols. Nate comes to Palmer & Wallace after seven years on the underwriting side of our business where he was focused on cyber and executive risk at Chubb , spent time with a wholesale brokerage, then spent the last three years with Travelers as a surety underwriter. Nate is married to Meg Renfro and they have two young boys that keep him busy. Nate is enthusiastically enjoying his new role of being an agent and loves to get out and about meeting folks and telling them about Palmer & Wallace Insurance Brokerage. His experience and enjoyment of working with surety bonding is one of his focuses at the agency.