Mike Cardilli is the Commercial Lines Sales Director at Hicks Insurance Group, where he not only manages his own book of business but also plays a pivotal mentorship role within the commercial department. With over 24 years in the insurance industry—and a hand in building Hicks’ commercial lines from the ground up—Mike brings both historical perspective and active leadership to the team. Whether he’s reviewing complex accounts or supporting fellow producers, Mike is a relationship-first kind of professional.

Mike’s path into insurance began humbly—cold-calling and writing personal lines policies when his brother-in-law, Jerry Hicks, brought him into the business. But he quickly found his stride. Just one year later, he helped launch Hicks’ commercial department and has been instrumental in growing it ever since. Today, he mentors fellow producers and continues to support hundreds of clients by being a steady, knowledgeable presence they can rely on.

While Mike doesn’t like to single out any one client, his track record is full of real wins: identifying policy gaps, saving business owners money, and putting clients in stronger, safer positions than they were in before. He takes pride in making insurance work better for people—regardless of policy size or how long they’ve been with the agency.

Mike is driven by one thing: people. He loves building long-term client relationships, solving problems, and serving as a dependable, informed resource. His focus isn’t just on coverage—it’s on connection. That’s why he’s made it a point to always return emails and calls the same day. In Mike’s world, responsiveness and reliability are non-negotiable.