About The Protection Circle



The Protection Circle was created for business owners who refuse to gamble with their future.

After 28 years in commercial insurance, I’ve seen too many good businesses lose money — not from bad decisions, but from bad guidance.

Confusing policies. Hidden exposures. Oversized premiums. Denied claims.

It doesn’t have to be that way.

My name is John Crist, President of Prestizia Insurance, and I built The Protection Circle to give business owners something this industry rarely offers: Clarity. Confidence. And honest direction.

Every issue delivers:

  • Practical insurance insights

  • Straight-talk strategy you can use immediately

  • Real-world examples from nearly three decades in the field

  • Guidance that protects what you’ve built — and what you’re building next

If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, contractor, or leader who values preparedness over panic, this is your place. Welcome to the Circle.

Where wisdom becomes protection.

John Crist
Founder, The Protection Circle
President, Prestizia Insurance