W. Michael McBride, JD has over 40 years of experience in the insurance and financial services business. Throughout that time he has served on numerous industry boards, advisory councils, and committees.

As CEO of Mason-McBride, he leads a diversified insurance and financial services organization.

Mike holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Insurance Management from Ferris State University, a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Detroit Law School in Detroit, Michigan, and completed an executive development program at the Wharton School of Business.

He is licensed in property/casualty, life, and accident/health insurance in several states. He is also an Investment Advisor Representative with LPL Financial, where he holds Series 7 and 66 securities certifications.

Other industry activity includes:

• Michigan Insurance Hall of Fame — Inductee (2024)
• Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America — Past National Chairman (2023–2024)
• Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America — Immediate Past Chair, Executive Committee
• Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America — Former National Director, representing Michigan
• Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America — Trusted Choice Board, Former Chair & Executive Liaison
• Michigan Association of Insurance Agents — Past President
• Ferris State University Insurance Program Advisory Board
• Great Midwest Insurance Company LTD — Past Board Member
• Newco Financial Holdings/Great Lakes Casualty Insurance Company — Founding and Past Board Member
• Orchard Lake Country Club — Board Member and Finance Committee
  Detroit Regional Chamber PAC Committee
• Detroit Athletic Club — Former Member, Finance Committee
• Michigan Bar Association
• The Hundred Club of Detroit
• Speaker on Industry Affairs
• Author, Insurance, Financial & Economic Articles