Prior to joining Applied Financial Lines, I served as Chief Underwriting Officer of AIG’s Validus Specialty Group, and prior to that as group head of professional lines at ARGO. Additionally, my long career includes positions at XL and then Catlin for a total of 16 years, as well as positions at Executive Risk, Alexander & Alexander, and Sedgwick. I hold an MBA from Virginia Commonwealth University and was graduated from Allegheny College with a bachelor of science degree. I have been an active volunteer in United Way and participate in RIMS, PLUS and other industry organizations.

I have spent my entire legal career in the insurance and insurance defense fields. My first several years were spent as an Associate at a New York City firm where I defended the City of New York in Section 1983 Claims in addition to defending construction liability and other tort matters. I spent the next 15 years at National Carriers, where I served as Claims Director for over a decade. I have extensive experience in all professional lines, property and casualty (admitted and non-admitted products). I graduated with a B.A. with honors from Fordham University and a Juris Doctorate from St. John’s University School of Law.  I also spent nine years as an adjunct professor teaching media law at Fordham University.

After graduating from Newcastle University in the United Kingdom with a degree in Political Science, I started my insurance career with DUAL in London. After DUAL, I joined Sompo International as an Underwriter and, before joining Applied Financial Lines in July 2021, I worked as a Senior Underwriter with AXIS Capital in New York specializing in Financial Institutions.

I began my insurance career at Liberty Mutual, where I spent two years in the corporate development program, rotating through roles in Boston, New York, and London. I ultimately settled in the professional liability space writing cyber, tech E&O, and MPL. Throughout my career, I have managed a small business cyber program, handled vendor relationships, developed policy wording and account guidelines, and programmed multiple technology platforms. Most recently I helped launch the cyber and professional liability book of business at CelerityPro. I have a BA from Montclair State University and an MBA from Rutgers Business School.

I have 20 years of professional liability experience at the reinsurance and primary level. I previously held the role of account manager at CelerityPro where I helped launch the cyber/professional lines book. Prior to that role, I managed a cyber liability treaty portfolio at Transatlantic Reinsurance Company and handled cyber, miscellaneous professional liability and technology E&O accounts at Liberty International Underwriters and AIG. I also have claims experience from the reinsurance and primary side. I have a BA from University of Notre Dame and an MBA from Dowling College.

I have been in the insurance industry since 2016. I previously held the role of Lead Underwriter at CelerityPro, where I wrote Cyber and Professional Liability. Prior to that, I worked on Financial Institution business at CNA Insurance, where I specialized in D&O, E&O, EPL, FID, and Crime products. I began my insurance career at Travelers as a National Accounts Intern and have also worked for Chubb, where I was a Global Mobile assurance Intern. I graduated from St. John’s University, where I majored in Risk Management and Insurance.

I began my career with AIG in 2003, ultimately managing the public book for the Southwest until my departure in 2016 as a Vice President. Joining Argo Pro in 2016 as a Vice President, I established the first local presence for the Southwest. From 2019 until joining Applied Financial Lines, I worked as a Broker with CRC. I hold a bachelor of arts degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz majoring in business management economics.

Before joining Applied Financial Lines in April of 2021, I served as Senior Vice President, Underwriting, at Argo in their Professional Lines division and prior to that as West Regional Vice President at Everest National Insurance Company. My 25 years of experience in Professional and Management liability also includes positions at Arch for a total of 10 years, as well as positions at Chubb, Executive Risk, and Integro. I hold a bachelor of science degree in finance with a concentration in Real Estate from the University of Connecticut and I am a licensed Resident Insurance Producer in California, currently based in San Francisco.

I began my career as an environmental underwriter in 1992. Over the course of three decades, I have underwritten and managed underwriting teams writing Professional Liability, Environmental Liability and Contractor’s business. Prior to joining Applied Financial Lines, I managed the Specialty Casualty Division at specialty MGA DUAL North America. I received my bachelor of science degree in Biology from Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania. I currently reside in Charlotte, North Carolina, and have been active in my community, including 25 years as a wrestling coach at the elementary, middle and high school levels.

Before joining Applied Financial Lines in September of 2021, I served as the Senior Managing Director for Navigators Insurance, a brand of The Hartford. I was responsible for Private Management Liability lines focusing on the Wholesale distribution channel. I have nearly 20 years of experience in Professional and Management Liability including positions with Great American Insurance and Travelers Insurance. I hold a bachelor of science degree in finance and accounting from the University of Wisconsin – Superior.

I began my career as a lawyer representing directors & officers, lawyers, accountants, and public and private companies in employment practices disputes. I have over 25 years of professional liability experience managing E&O programs at Argo Pro, OneBeacon, GE Westport and St. Paul Companies. As SVP at Thompson Flanagan, I advised law firms on coverage, claims and risk management. I have a bachelor’s in Business Administration and Economics from Drury University and a law degree from the University of Missouri. I am a member of DRI, PLUS, CLM, claimsXchange and PLDF.

Before joining Applied Financial Lines, I spent 22 years underwriting healthcare professional liability at Lexington/AIG. My journey began in San Francisco and then led me to Los Angeles, where I managed the Southwest region for seven years. I then moved to London to lead Lex-London’s healthcare operations for five years. Upon returning to the U.S., I took on the role of overseeing Lexington’s healthcare field operations. Throughout my career, I've gained extensive knowledge in hospitals, allied health, long-term care, life sciences, and medical groups. I hold a B.A. in Economics with a Business Emphasis and a Minor in Biology from the University of Colorado-Boulder.

I began my insurance career in the special investigations unit of a small New England-based mutual insurance company. I have spent the past 25 years in professional liability underwriting with companies such as GE Westport, OneBeacon, Argo and AXA before joining Applied Financial Lines in 2022. I hold dual undergraduate degrees from Providence College in Providence Rhode Island and am a member of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society. I live in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with my wife of 25 years and our two children. 

I began my career more than 20 years and have extensive experience in the Healthcare Professional Liability insurance domain, spanning across brokerage, MGU, and carrier roles. Before I took on the role to lead the healthcare team at Applied Financial Lines, I spent nine years at CNA Insurance. During my time there, I held various leadership positions in underwriting and distribution within the Aging Services and Allied Healthcare teams. Most recently, I was as the Allied Healthcare Director for the eastern region of the United States. I earned my bachelor of arts degree from the University of Dallas. Outside of my professional life, I enjoy spending time with my family, watching middle and high school volleyball, coaching little league baseball, and riding my bike.