Brian J. Schrift

Since 2006, Brian has been a driving force at The Carlisle Group (TCG), building trusted partnerships across the insurance industry. With over two decades of combined experience in insurance and executive search, he brings deep market insight and a proven track record—having generated over $8 million in career sales at TCG alone.

Brian is widely regarded for his market mastery and his intimate knowledge of the Mid-Atlantic insurance landscape. He understands the regional nuances that drive decision-making, talent movement, and organizational growth—particularly within mutual and regional carriers. His ability to anticipate trends and align talent strategies accordingly makes him a trusted advisor to boards, executives, and HR leaders alike.

His reputation for excellence has led to repeated invitations to speak at regional insurance conferences and to contribute meaningfully at President/CEO and HR roundtables. He has previously served on the HR Committee for PAMIC and the Advisory Committee for VAMIC, where he provided thought leadership on succession planning, workforce automation, and strategic forecasting.

As one client put it:

“Brian Schrift was a real business partner. He found out what I needed and provided much better, screened candidates than I was getting via any other method. Of the dozen or so recruiters that call me, none can compare to Brian.” – Kent W. Jones, Former President/CEO, Farmers (Retired)