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Crystal & Company
James W. Crystal established Crystal & Company as an insurance brokerage. His three sons, James F. Crystal, Jonathan Crystal and Alexander Crystal, each hold...
Crystal & Company
James W. Crystal established Crystal & Company as an insurance brokerage. His three sons, James F. Crystal, Jonathan Crystal and Alexander Crystal, each hold Executive Vice President positions. The firm maintained its headquarters at 32 Old Slip in New York. Alliant Insurance Services acquired Crystal & Company in 2018. Stone Point Capital backed the transaction as a co-investor in Alliant. The family retained operational involvement through the named executives at the combined entity. Additional holdings include a residential property in West Palm Beach. James W. Crystal maintains memberships in India House Club, The Harmonie Club, The Down Town Association and Century Country Club. Philanthropic support extends to Mount Sinai Health System, Museum of Arts and Design and Museum of the American Revolution.
General information
Firm type
Insurance
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New York
Corporate office
32 Old Slip, Floor 17, New York, NY 10005
Principals
James W. Crystal
Founder and Former Chairman and CEO
James F. Crystal
Executive Vice President
Jonathan Crystal
Executive Vice President
Alexander Crystal
Executive Vice President
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Does Crystal & Company still operate as an independent family office?
No. Crystal & Company was acquired by Alliant Insurance Services in 2018. Since then, the Crystal family members have served in senior executive roles — including Vice Chairman and Executive Vice President — within Alliant, but the business is no longer an independent entity.
Who backed the acquisition of Crystal & Company?
Alliant Insurance Services is backed by Stone Point Capital, a private equity firm focused on investing in financial services businesses. The acquisition folded Crystal into this capital-backed insurance distribution network. James F., Jonathan, and Alexander Crystal all took EVP roles under the Alliant umbrella.
What assets does the Crystal family retain outside of the Alliant transaction?
The family retains a commercial headquarters at 32 Old Slip in Manhattan, a residential property in West Palm Beach known as The Crystal, and an art collection in New York.
What was Crystal & Company's core business before the acquisition?
Crystal & Company operated as a specialized insurance brokerage providing risk management, commercial insurance, employee benefits, and consulting services. Its primary clients were privately held companies and high-net-worth individuals, often in the New York market.
How is the Crystal family involved in the insurance industry today?
James F. (Jamie), Jonathan, and Alexander Crystal serve as Executive Vice Presidents at Alliant. James W. Crystal is the Vice Chairman. Jamie Crystal also serves as a past-Governor of the John Street Insurance Association.
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