Meet John Ghasri (Risk Manager)

Businesses are hard to run, especially when coupled with the worries of possible mishaps that can occur while operating one. That is where insurance comes in handy and who better to help than a Senior Commercial Lines Risk Manager, specifically John Ghasri. As one of Great Park Insurance’s (GPI) Risk Managers, Ghasri has shown himself to be a strong source of guidance for all business insurance needs. His main duty is covering the commercial business needs of our members, which include packages such as workers’ compensation, general liability, bonds, and much more. 

Ghasri has a strong background in insurance as he has been a part of the industry since 2016. His journey within insurance started off with servicing, moving onto underwriting, and then settling in sales in 2019 when he acquired his license. 

“I would say I got baptized by the fire,” Ghasri states, thinking about his jump into sales. “I basically had to go into it cold and learn the ropes on my own at my previous firm, but I am very glad that I did!” He also adds that he enjoys working at GPI especially because he feels like he isn’t just selling insurance, but also being a part of much more with how ambitious and innovative the work culture feels. 

Ghasri has loved his time at GPI and continues to find the agency’s practices one that he can truly believe in and support. He believes that the agency has the “best rates, service and experience” one can have with an insurance firm.

“Especially our commercial division, nobody can beat my servicing and expertise in the field.” He exclaims, beaming with confidence. “I can guarantee that!”

Besides Ghasri’s experience and dedication to insurance, he also prides himself in his other area of expertise. Magic! 

“I would say I have a PhD,” Ghasri kids, “in the area of the art of magic and mentalism, that is.”

Ghasri can sometimes be found performing at private parties and corporate gigs with his twin. He has even been able to perform his magic at different locations around the country. What an awesome hobby! 

When asked about his philosophy on success, he has very succinct and effective advice. 

“Success is going from one failure to the next without losing enthusiasm.” Failure can be hard but its most useful aspect is that it helps us grow. At GPI, we also believe in facing our failures head on so that they can induce our progress rather than inhibit us. 

Before letting him go, Ghasri was asked where he saw himself in five years. Keeping true to his personality, he proudly says, “making a million dollars!” With his confidence and dedication to his craft, we have no doubt that that could easily be his reality. Thank you for all that you do, John!