John E. Flagg III, who has more than 35 years of insurance sales experience, has recently joined Celedinas Insurance Group, working with the Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens offices to develop an employee benefits and advanced life department. He was previously area vice president with Arthur J. Gallagher. Prior to that, he spent 25 years at Cornelius, Johnson & Clark, later known as Acordia and currently known as Wells Fargo Insurance in West Palm Beach. Mr. Flagg developed and operated a benefits division of Cornelius, Johnson & Clark and later became regional vice president. He graduated from Boston University with a BS in business administration. In addition to his professional career, Mr. Flagg is an active member in Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation, Hospice of Palm Beach County, Rosarian Academy and Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League.