Ken Rosen was named Executive Vice President and Chief Claims Officer of Allstate Insurance Company in 2018. In that role, Rosen oversees the largest employee group at Allstate-more than 15,000 employees nationwide who handle over 7 million claims annually. Prior to joining Allstate in 2017, he served as Chief Claims Officer at USAA.

Rosen has over 26 years of industry experience, with deep knowledge of claim operations and vast experience leading large teams through change. He is passionate about continuous improvement and known for creating superior customer experience through the utilization of technology and data.

Rosen earned a bachelor's degree in psychology with a concentration in business from Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, N.Y., and an MBA in business management and finance from Adelphi University, Garden City, N.Y.

Ken Rosen was named Executive Vice President and Chief Claims Officer of Allstate Insurance Company in 2018. In that role, Rosen oversees the largest employee group at Allstate-more than 15,000 employees nationwide who handle over 7 million claims annually. Prior to joining Allstate in 2017, he served as Chief Claims Officer at USAA.

Rosen has over 26 years of industry experience, with deep knowledge of claim operations and vast experience leading large teams through change. He is passionate about continuous improvement and known for creating superior customer experience through the utilization of technology and data.

Rosen earned a bachelor's degree in psychology with a concentration in business from Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, N.Y., and an MBA in business management and finance from Adelphi University, Garden City, N.Y.

Keith Daly is Chief Claims Officer for Farmers. He assumed the role in January 2014 after serving on an interim basis and leading both the Property and Auto Claims units. He joined the Claims leadership team in early 2013 after serving as vice president of Auto Claims, East Zone and then Pacific Zone.

Daly joined Farmers in 2009 when Farmers acquired 21st Century Insurance. He had served as vice president of Field Claims Operations at 21st Century since 2007. Earlier, he served as vice president and claims process leader, directing strategy for Liability, Auto Physical Damage, PIP/MedPay, SIU, Training and Quality Assurance; and served in various field leadership roles after joining 21st Century in 2001.

Daly moved from sales to the insurance industry in 1993, starting as a claims representative trainee at Progressive Casualty Insurance Co., in Atlanta, Ga. He held numerous technical claims roles before moving into supervision and the leadership track. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Florida State University.

Keith Daly is Chief Claims Officer for Farmers. He assumed the role in January 2014 after serving on an interim basis and leading both the Property and Auto Claims units. He joined the Claims leadership team in early 2013 after serving as vice president of Auto Claims, East Zone and then Pacific Zone.

Daly joined Farmers in 2009 when Farmers acquired 21st Century Insurance. He had served as vice president of Field Claims Operations at 21st Century since 2007. Earlier, he served as vice president and claims process leader, directing strategy for Liability, Auto Physical Damage, PIP/MedPay, SIU, Training and Quality Assurance; and served in various field leadership roles after joining 21st Century in 2001.

Daly moved from sales to the insurance industry in 1993, starting as a claims representative trainee at Progressive Casualty Insurance Co., in Atlanta, Ga. He held numerous technical claims roles before moving into supervision and the leadership track. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Florida State University.

In this role, Finchum oversees and manages all aspects of the MetLife Property & Casualty Claim Organization. She is responsible for delivering industry leading quality, efficiency, customer experience and employee engagement results through effective thought leadership, empowerment and development of over 1800 associates across six countrywide offices.

With a key focus on the customer experience delivered by a highly engaged workforce, the Claim organization enjoys best in class NPS ratings above 70; and the Homeowners Claim team was recently ranked by Consumer Reports in the top tier of “Best Carriers” and ranked fourth overall. The organization delivers this experience while maintaining a claim expense ratio which is among the very best in the industry.

Finchum’s relentless focus on diversity & inclusion and associate engagement has led to her appointment on the MetLife Enterprise Local Inclusion Action Team Advisory Board as well as the Americas US Diversity Task Force. Under Darla’s leadership, the MetLife Property & Casualty organization created diversity best practices which drove improved business results. Her involvement on these Enterprise teams provides the opportunity to implement these best practices across the broader organization.

History:

Darla Finchum was appointed Vice President and Chief Claim Officer for MetLife Property & Casualty in July 2014.

Finchum has worked in the Industry since 1986. She began her career with Economy Fire & Casualty where she held positions of increasing responsibility in the Claims organization. In 1994, she joined the St. Paul Companies where she held management positions in Claims, Underwriting and Sales. In 1999, she joined MetLife Auto & Home as the Director of Agency Services.

Finchum’s successes in the Independent Agent organization led to her promotion to Vice President of MetLife Auto & Home Service Operations in May of 2007, where she was responsible for the servicing of MetLife Auto & Home’s in force book of business and support of the Agency Distribution.

With the Auto & Home reorganization in 2009, she took responsibility for the Business Architecture & Sourcing organization, which included the Global Operations Support Center, Image & Workflow, Billing Strategy and Remittance Processing and the Auto & Home CSSG Partnership. 

From January 2011 to July 2014, Finchum was responsible for managing $400M in indemnity spend and $125 million in subrogation recoveries. She was also responsible for the Customer Centric initiatives in both the Claim Organization and across the Property & Casualty product. Her responsibilities included:

• Voice of the Customer and Net Promoter Score efforts
• The Auto Resolution Center
• Subrogation and talent development
• Training and associate engagement practices for associates in the Claim Organization
• Managing $19 million dollar budget and 215 associates

Education:

Finchum holds a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin – Platteville, and a MBA from Keller Graduate School. Additionally she earned her Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter from the Insurance Institute of America.

Awards:

Finchum was awarded the Woman of Excellence award for her volunteer work and community involvement including extensive work with the American Cancer Society.

Boards:

McKinsey’s Chief Claim Officer Roundtable, Deloitte’s Chief Claim Officer Panel, Verisk Advisory Panel, Safelite Advisory Panel, Rhode Island Executive Board of Rhode Island Junior Achievement.

In this role, Finchum oversees and manages all aspects of the MetLife Property & Casualty Claim Organization. She is responsible for delivering industry leading quality, efficiency, customer experience and employee engagement results through effective thought leadership, empowerment and development of over 1800 associates across six countrywide offices.

With a key focus on the customer experience delivered by a highly engaged workforce, the Claim organization enjoys best in class NPS ratings above 70; and the Homeowners Claim team was recently ranked by Consumer Reports in the top tier of “Best Carriers” and ranked fourth overall. The organization delivers this experience while maintaining a claim expense ratio which is among the very best in the industry.

Finchum’s relentless focus on diversity & inclusion and associate engagement has led to her appointment on the MetLife Enterprise Local Inclusion Action Team Advisory Board as well as the Americas US Diversity Task Force. Under Darla’s leadership, the MetLife Property & Casualty organization created diversity best practices which drove improved business results. Her involvement on these Enterprise teams provides the opportunity to implement these best practices across the broader organization.

History:

Darla Finchum was appointed Vice President and Chief Claim Officer for MetLife Property & Casualty in July 2014.

Finchum has worked in the Industry since 1986. She began her career with Economy Fire & Casualty where she held positions of increasing responsibility in the Claims organization. In 1994, she joined the St. Paul Companies where she held management positions in Claims, Underwriting and Sales. In 1999, she joined MetLife Auto & Home as the Director of Agency Services.

Finchum’s successes in the Independent Agent organization led to her promotion to Vice President of MetLife Auto & Home Service Operations in May of 2007, where she was responsible for the servicing of MetLife Auto & Home’s in force book of business and support of the Agency Distribution.

With the Auto & Home reorganization in 2009, she took responsibility for the Business Architecture & Sourcing organization, which included the Global Operations Support Center, Image & Workflow, Billing Strategy and Remittance Processing and the Auto & Home CSSG Partnership. 

From January 2011 to July 2014, Finchum was responsible for managing $400M in indemnity spend and $125 million in subrogation recoveries. She was also responsible for the Customer Centric initiatives in both the Claim Organization and across the Property & Casualty product. Her responsibilities included:

• Voice of the Customer and Net Promoter Score efforts
• The Auto Resolution Center
• Subrogation and talent development
• Training and associate engagement practices for associates in the Claim Organization
• Managing $19 million dollar budget and 215 associates

Education:

Finchum holds a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin – Platteville, and a MBA from Keller Graduate School. Additionally she earned her Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter from the Insurance Institute of America.

Awards:

Finchum was awarded the Woman of Excellence award for her volunteer work and community involvement including extensive work with the American Cancer Society.

Boards:

McKinsey’s Chief Claim Officer Roundtable, Deloitte’s Chief Claim Officer Panel, Verisk Advisory Panel, Safelite Advisory Panel, Rhode Island Executive Board of Rhode Island Junior Achievement.

Background:

Paul Choi has 13 years of experience in the insurance industry. Choi started his insurance career in 2005 at Farmers Insurance Group where he held various positions of increasing responsibility in the Home Product Management organization. In 2011, he joined Safeco Insurance as a Director of State Operations, managing four states in the Mountain Region. In 2013, he joined American Family Insurance as a State Product Director.

In January 2015, Choi was appointed as Claims National Product Director for American Family Insurance. In his current role, Choi oversees and manages all aspects of the claims platform, claims technology, and claims data/analytics stack at American Family. He has led the development and implementation of the Claims Technology Roadmap and spearheaded many of the Claims Innovation efforts. Choi is currently the business architect for the Claims Platform Transformation efforts to replace the legacy claims systems with Guidewire ClaimCenter.

Focusing on applied innovation, Choi identifies and integrates technology-enabled solutions to transform claims processes, thereby improving customer experience, increasing loss accuracy, improving claims efficiency and enhancing employee experience. An abbreviated list of technology-enabled claims workflow enhancements include:

• Design and launch of Claims Adjuster Mobile App
• Redesign of claims functionality in customer Mobile App / Amfam.com
• Operationalization of drone inspections for Claims
• Video collaboration enablement in the Claims workflow
• Real-time external web-service calls to improve claims triage / channeling
• Robotic Process Automation to increase employee efficiency
• Enablement of photo-based measurement capabilities

Education:

Choi holds a B.A. from the University of California-Berkeley, and an M.B.A. from University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Industry Associations:

Property Drone Consortium, Board Member

RiskBlock Alliance, Blockchain Working Group Member

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Background:

Paul Choi has 13 years of experience in the insurance industry. Choi started his insurance career in 2005 at Farmers Insurance Group where he held various positions of increasing responsibility in the Home Product Management organization. In 2011, he joined Safeco Insurance as a Director of State Operations, managing four states in the Mountain Region. In 2013, he joined American Family Insurance as a State Product Director.

In January 2015, Choi was appointed as Claims National Product Director for American Family Insurance. In his current role, Choi oversees and manages all aspects of the claims platform, claims technology, and claims data/analytics stack at American Family. He has led the development and implementation of the Claims Technology Roadmap and spearheaded many of the Claims Innovation efforts. Choi is currently the business architect for the Claims Platform Transformation efforts to replace the legacy claims systems with Guidewire ClaimCenter.

Focusing on applied innovation, Choi identifies and integrates technology-enabled solutions to transform claims processes, thereby improving customer experience, increasing loss accuracy, improving claims efficiency and enhancing employee experience. An abbreviated list of technology-enabled claims workflow enhancements include:

• Design and launch of Claims Adjuster Mobile App
• Redesign of claims functionality in customer Mobile App / Amfam.com
• Operationalization of drone inspections for Claims
• Video collaboration enablement in the Claims workflow
• Real-time external web-service calls to improve claims triage / channeling
• Robotic Process Automation to increase employee efficiency
• Enablement of photo-based measurement capabilities

Education:

Choi holds a B.A. from the University of California-Berkeley, and an M.B.A. from University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Industry Associations:

Property Drone Consortium, Board Member

RiskBlock Alliance, Blockchain Working Group Member

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Tim Felks was named Head of Property Claims for Farmers Exchanges in late 2013, moving to that role from his post as head of Mountain West Auto Zone, a job he’d held since late 2011.

Tim joined Farmers in 1997 as an APD field claims representative in Little Rock, Ark. He soon cross-trained in Property and began working both auto and property claims. After completing the Claims Management Trainee Program, he moved to Olathe, Kans., where he first served as a Property claims supervisor and then as a Property claims administration manager.

Tim then moved to Chicago to manage the Illinois/Wisconsin Property office, before returning to Olathe to run the National Property claims team and the Efficiency Corps. He then returned to APD as Claims Director for Centralized Auto Claims.

Before joining Farmers, Tim served for eight years as a member of the United States Air Force. He is a graduate of Wayland Baptist University in Anchorage, Alaska.

Tim Felks was named Head of Property Claims for Farmers Exchanges in late 2013, moving to that role from his post as head of Mountain West Auto Zone, a job he’d held since late 2011.

Tim joined Farmers in 1997 as an APD field claims representative in Little Rock, Ark. He soon cross-trained in Property and began working both auto and property claims. After completing the Claims Management Trainee Program, he moved to Olathe, Kans., where he first served as a Property claims supervisor and then as a Property claims administration manager.

Tim then moved to Chicago to manage the Illinois/Wisconsin Property office, before returning to Olathe to run the National Property claims team and the Efficiency Corps. He then returned to APD as Claims Director for Centralized Auto Claims.

Before joining Farmers, Tim served for eight years as a member of the United States Air Force. He is a graduate of Wayland Baptist University in Anchorage, Alaska.

Josh Thompson has over 17 years' experience in the insurance industry. Josh began his career at Allstate Insurance as a Casualty Claim Adjuster. He also worked at American Family Insurance as a Claim Analyst. Josh was a Training Specialist and Claims Supervisor at Motorists Insurance. Josh joined State Auto in 2011 spending time as a claims trainer and leading the auto and total loss organizations. Josh was named CARE VP in 2016 and is primarily responsible for claims innovation including Training, Quality Assurance, Vendor Management, Customer Service, SIU, Agency Relations and Workflow & Technology.

Josh completed his CPCU designation in 2010 and M.B.A. in 2006. Josh also holds several other insurance designations including the SCLA, CLCS and PLCS.

Josh Thompson has over 17 years' experience in the insurance industry. Josh began his career at Allstate Insurance as a Casualty Claim Adjuster. He also worked at American Family Insurance as a Claim Analyst. Josh was a Training Specialist and Claims Supervisor at Motorists Insurance. Josh joined State Auto in 2011 spending time as a claims trainer and leading the auto and total loss organizations. Josh was named CARE VP in 2016 and is primarily responsible for claims innovation including Training, Quality Assurance, Vendor Management, Customer Service, SIU, Agency Relations and Workflow & Technology.

Josh completed his CPCU designation in 2010 and M.B.A. in 2006. Josh also holds several other insurance designations including the SCLA, CLCS and PLCS.

As a former CIO, President, and practitioner of constant process improvement, Stephanie's 29 year career in the Insurance industry has provided numerous opportunities to develop, deploy, test, and modify various approaches to process improvement within all levels of an organization. Results driven and measurement focused, she has managed cross functional teams of analysts, underwriters, developers, claims professionals, and marketing personnel. Her design of a corporate culture and the recruitment of a cross functional leadership team was the focus of her presentation to the Predictive Analytics World Symposium in 2012. It is Stephanie's belief that only when the right data is presented to and understood by the right team does predictive analytics equal success. Today as Hanover’s VP., Claims Strategy, she is responsible for identifying, evaluating and procuring technology that will reduce expenses, protect indemnity and improve the customer experience. By leveraging Claims training, auditing, technology and operations, she and her teams are able to successfully identify challenges in the organization, verify the breadth and depth of issues, modify processes, train staff and manage change throughout the course of her projects.

As a former CIO, President, and practitioner of constant process improvement, Stephanie's 29 year career in the Insurance industry has provided numerous opportunities to develop, deploy, test, and modify various approaches to process improvement within all levels of an organization. Results driven and measurement focused, she has managed cross functional teams of analysts, underwriters, developers, claims professionals, and marketing personnel. Her design of a corporate culture and the recruitment of a cross functional leadership team was the focus of her presentation to the Predictive Analytics World Symposium in 2012. It is Stephanie's belief that only when the right data is presented to and understood by the right team does predictive analytics equal success. Today as Hanover’s VP., Claims Strategy, she is responsible for identifying, evaluating and procuring technology that will reduce expenses, protect indemnity and improve the customer experience. By leveraging Claims training, auditing, technology and operations, she and her teams are able to successfully identify challenges in the organization, verify the breadth and depth of issues, modify processes, train staff and manage change throughout the course of her projects.

Cheryl Pytel is the Vice President of Claims Products, Programs, and Planning at Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company. She has been with HSB for 27 years and has held various positions within IT and Operations supporting Engineering, Finance, Underwriting, Marketing, and now Claims with a focus on strategy, planning, project management, process improvement, and data management.

Prior to joining Claims, Cheryl spent 6 months in Germany on an international assignment to evaluate a global corporate CRM system. Cheryl recently earned the CPCU designation and has a bachelor’s degree in Math & Computer Science from Providence College and an MBA from University of CT.

Cheryl Pytel is the Vice President of Claims Products, Programs, and Planning at Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company. She has been with HSB for 27 years and has held various positions within IT and Operations supporting Engineering, Finance, Underwriting, Marketing, and now Claims with a focus on strategy, planning, project management, process improvement, and data management.

Prior to joining Claims, Cheryl spent 6 months in Germany on an international assignment to evaluate a global corporate CRM system. Cheryl recently earned the CPCU designation and has a bachelor’s degree in Math & Computer Science from Providence College and an MBA from University of CT.

As the Associate Vice President of Property & Casualty Claims – Material Damage, Patrick has overall accountability for the Material Damage operation and leads Material Damage strategy, technical performance, policy/procedure development, On Your Side Repair program oversight, and partner relationships for Nationwide Insurance. Patrick is a native of Dallas, Texas. He earned his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington. He later earned an MBA from LeTourneau University in Texas.

His insurance career began at Farmers Insurance. He transitioned into leadership and later managed branch claims offices, in Texas and California, before moving to Farmers Insurance Home Office as the National Auto Physical Damage Manager.

2004 – He joined Nationwide as a Material Damage Technical Director, supporting Eastern operations. He worked closely with field leaders and partners to drive consistency and improved results.

2006 – He led the National Recovery operation; leading teams, focused on Subrogation and salvage, to achieve significantly improved results.

2007 – He moved to Richmond, Virginia to lead the newly formed Mid-Atlantic Claim Zone (MACZ). There, he successfully consolidated two (2) regions to build a solid team of Material Damage, Casualty, Property, and other claim professionals. His goal was to deliver outstanding service, while focusing on developing leaders, challenging associates (in the area of personal growth), and appreciating the diversity of associates and clients.

2012 – He relocated back to Columbus, Ohio to lead Material Damage for Nationwide Insurance.

Patrick is an avid sports fan and enjoys studying politics, history, and world events.

As the Associate Vice President of Property & Casualty Claims – Material Damage, Patrick has overall accountability for the Material Damage operation and leads Material Damage strategy, technical performance, policy/procedure development, On Your Side Repair program oversight, and partner relationships for Nationwide Insurance. Patrick is a native of Dallas, Texas. He earned his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington. He later earned an MBA from LeTourneau University in Texas.

His insurance career began at Farmers Insurance. He transitioned into leadership and later managed branch claims offices, in Texas and California, before moving to Farmers Insurance Home Office as the National Auto Physical Damage Manager.

2004 – He joined Nationwide as a Material Damage Technical Director, supporting Eastern operations. He worked closely with field leaders and partners to drive consistency and improved results.

2006 – He led the National Recovery operation; leading teams, focused on Subrogation and salvage, to achieve significantly improved results.

2007 – He moved to Richmond, Virginia to lead the newly formed Mid-Atlantic Claim Zone (MACZ). There, he successfully consolidated two (2) regions to build a solid team of Material Damage, Casualty, Property, and other claim professionals. His goal was to deliver outstanding service, while focusing on developing leaders, challenging associates (in the area of personal growth), and appreciating the diversity of associates and clients.

2012 – He relocated back to Columbus, Ohio to lead Material Damage for Nationwide Insurance.

Patrick is an avid sports fan and enjoys studying politics, history, and world events.

Krista Breckman is the Director of Customer Experience at the Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company.

Since joining Wawanesa in 2016, Krista has been instrumental in helping to build the organization’s Customer Experience practice by leading new initiatives to better serve policyholders, including implementing multi-language service offerings, improving customer experience during the claims process and growing Wawanesa’s customer-centric culture.

Krista joined Wawanesa after a long career in the public sector, serving as the Director of Customer Service and Quality Assurance at the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba, and is a former policy analyst and researcher for Manitoba Family Services and Manitoba Education & Training.

She holds a Masters in Public Administration and a Human Ecology degree from the University of Manitoba.

Krista lives in her hometown of Winnipeg with her husband, Greg, and two dogs, two cats and two teenagers. In her spare time, Krista enjoys designing her own clothes and jewelry and travelling.

Krista Breckman is the Director of Customer Experience at the Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company.

Since joining Wawanesa in 2016, Krista has been instrumental in helping to build the organization’s Customer Experience practice by leading new initiatives to better serve policyholders, including implementing multi-language service offerings, improving customer experience during the claims process and growing Wawanesa’s customer-centric culture.

Krista joined Wawanesa after a long career in the public sector, serving as the Director of Customer Service and Quality Assurance at the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba, and is a former policy analyst and researcher for Manitoba Family Services and Manitoba Education & Training.

She holds a Masters in Public Administration and a Human Ecology degree from the University of Manitoba.

Krista lives in her hometown of Winnipeg with her husband, Greg, and two dogs, two cats and two teenagers. In her spare time, Krista enjoys designing her own clothes and jewelry and travelling.

Jon M. Thornton, AIC, SCLA, CSRP is the Claims Process and Technology Leader at Westfield Insurance responsible for leading claims technology, process and strategy. He’s been with Westfield his entire 24 year career and held a variety of leadership positions in the claims department. Jon has served on the National Association of Subrogation Board of Directors actively participates with claims advisory councils with vendor partners.

Jon M. Thornton, AIC, SCLA, CSRP is the Claims Process and Technology Leader at Westfield Insurance responsible for leading claims technology, process and strategy. He’s been with Westfield his entire 24 year career and held a variety of leadership positions in the claims department. Jon has served on the National Association of Subrogation Board of Directors actively participates with claims advisory councils with vendor partners.

Mark Foerster is Vice President, Group Operations and Claims. He is responsible for all aspects of claims, from adjudication to administrative services, for all lines of business. His team assists clients in implementing practice management enhancements and other initiatives such as predictive analytics, to help achieve the best mutual results. He also is co-responsible for Group business and clients.

He joined Munich Re in September 2000. Mark has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He earned his Honours degree in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Ivey School of Business at Western University. Mark also holds the Certified Financial Planner designation. Mark has served on a number of not-for-profit boards and is currently on the Children’s Aid Society Toronto board and GTA YMCA Investment committee.

Mark Foerster is Vice President, Group Operations and Claims. He is responsible for all aspects of claims, from adjudication to administrative services, for all lines of business. His team assists clients in implementing practice management enhancements and other initiatives such as predictive analytics, to help achieve the best mutual results. He also is co-responsible for Group business and clients.

He joined Munich Re in September 2000. Mark has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He earned his Honours degree in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Ivey School of Business at Western University. Mark also holds the Certified Financial Planner designation. Mark has served on a number of not-for-profit boards and is currently on the Children’s Aid Society Toronto board and GTA YMCA Investment committee.

As Senior Vice President, Claims Services, Dan Moore oversees a variety of centralized functions supporting QBE North America’s Claims organization, including counter-fraud, quality assurance, compliance, claims controlling, claims administration, and first notice of loss. He also leads QBE North America’s execution of QBE’s global claims initiatives.

Dan has nearly 20 years of experience in the insurance and consulting industries. Prior to joining QBE in 2013, he served for over nine years at Fireman’s Fund/Allianz in a variety of Claims and other leadership roles -- most recently Chief of Staff for the CEO and interim Head of Claims & Risk Services. Prior to that, Dan provided strategy, operational, and enterprise transformation consulting to a variety of industries at Braun Consulting and Grant Thornton.

Dan earned an MBA from Indiana University at Bloomington and a BA in Comparative Literature from Brigham Young University.

As Senior Vice President, Claims Services, Dan Moore oversees a variety of centralized functions supporting QBE North America’s Claims organization, including counter-fraud, quality assurance, compliance, claims controlling, claims administration, and first notice of loss. He also leads QBE North America’s execution of QBE’s global claims initiatives.

Dan has nearly 20 years of experience in the insurance and consulting industries. Prior to joining QBE in 2013, he served for over nine years at Fireman’s Fund/Allianz in a variety of Claims and other leadership roles -- most recently Chief of Staff for the CEO and interim Head of Claims & Risk Services. Prior to that, Dan provided strategy, operational, and enterprise transformation consulting to a variety of industries at Braun Consulting and Grant Thornton.

Dan earned an MBA from Indiana University at Bloomington and a BA in Comparative Literature from Brigham Young University.

Matteo is Founder and Director of the Connected Insurance Observatory and a Global Insurtech Thought Leader. He is internationally recognized as an insurance industry strategist with a specialisation on innovation. Matteo is author and world-renowned authority on Insurtech – ranked among top international Insurtech Influencers - and he has spoken to audiences worldwide.

Matteo has advised many International Insurance Groups and has wide experience which includes set up of industrial and commercial plans, growth-strategy definition and support in the start-up of new initiatives, digital strategy development, insurance products development, channel strategy and commercial model definition, start-ups mentorship and advice on M&A deals. Before creating the Connected Insurance Observatory, he spent 11 years in Bain & Company’s Financial Service practice. Matteo received his degree in Business Administration from Bocconi University, Milan.

Matteo is Founder and Director of the Connected Insurance Observatory and a Global Insurtech Thought Leader. He is internationally recognized as an insurance industry strategist with a specialisation on innovation. Matteo is author and world-renowned authority on Insurtech – ranked among top international Insurtech Influencers - and he has spoken to audiences worldwide.

Matteo has advised many International Insurance Groups and has wide experience which includes set up of industrial and commercial plans, growth-strategy definition and support in the start-up of new initiatives, digital strategy development, insurance products development, channel strategy and commercial model definition, start-ups mentorship and advice on M&A deals. Before creating the Connected Insurance Observatory, he spent 11 years in Bain & Company’s Financial Service practice. Matteo received his degree in Business Administration from Bocconi University, Milan.

Chris Downer is an Associate at XL Innovate focusing on insurtech investments in North America, Europe and Asia. He is responsible for due diligence and deal sourcing. Chris is a board observer at Pillar Technologies, an end-to-end environmental monitoring solution for construction sites and Stonestep, which provides microinsurance as a service in emerging markets.

Before joining XL Innovate, Chris was an Associate in the Alternative Investments and Manager Selection Group within the Investment Management Division of Goldman Sachs. Chris graduated magna cum laude from Dartmouth College, with a BA in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies and a minor in History.

Chris Downer is an Associate at XL Innovate focusing on insurtech investments in North America, Europe and Asia. He is responsible for due diligence and deal sourcing. Chris is a board observer at Pillar Technologies, an end-to-end environmental monitoring solution for construction sites and Stonestep, which provides microinsurance as a service in emerging markets.

Before joining XL Innovate, Chris was an Associate in the Alternative Investments and Manager Selection Group within the Investment Management Division of Goldman Sachs. Chris graduated magna cum laude from Dartmouth College, with a BA in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies and a minor in History.

Allan Robinson is Horace Mann’s Senior Vice President of Claims. He has more than 30 years of industry experience.

Before joining Horace Mann in September 2015, Allan was head of personal and commercial lines claims at Hanover. Prior to that, he spent 27 years at Allstate holding a variety of claims roles – from front-line claims adjuster to senior executive positions.

Allan holds a bachelor’s degree from the College of William & Mary and has earned his CPCU designation. He’s an avid runner and has completed the Boston Marathon.

Allan Robinson is Horace Mann’s Senior Vice President of Claims. He has more than 30 years of industry experience.

Before joining Horace Mann in September 2015, Allan was head of personal and commercial lines claims at Hanover. Prior to that, he spent 27 years at Allstate holding a variety of claims roles – from front-line claims adjuster to senior executive positions.

Allan holds a bachelor’s degree from the College of William & Mary and has earned his CPCU designation. He’s an avid runner and has completed the Boston Marathon.

Andy Cohen is the Chief Operating Officer of Snapsheet, the pioneer of virtual claims processing and settlement in the insurance industry. In this role, Cohen is accountable for the execution of Snapsheet’s end-to-end customer service and experience. Prior to joining Snapsheet, Andy was Vice President of Worldwide Field Operations at CNA Insurance. There, Andy was responsible for driving growth and building consistent customer service experiences for P&C operations, accounting for more than $8BN in annual revenue across a wide-array of industries, including Healthcare, Professional Services, Financial Institutions, Technology, Construction and Manufacturing. Before CNA, Andy served as Vice President of Strategy for the Middle Market Commercial businesses at Travelers Insurance. and was a leader in the development of the Business Insurance Operating Model. Prior to Travelers, Andy worked with a variety of insurance clients at Diamond Management and Technology Consultants implementing growth strategies, improving operational efficiencies and leveraging technology.

Andy has authored multiple articles and white papers that have been featured in national publications such as the Wall-Street Journal, Best Review Magazine, and Carrier Management. 

Andy Cohen is the Chief Operating Officer of Snapsheet, the pioneer of virtual claims processing and settlement in the insurance industry. In this role, Cohen is accountable for the execution of Snapsheet’s end-to-end customer service and experience. Prior to joining Snapsheet, Andy was Vice President of Worldwide Field Operations at CNA Insurance. There, Andy was responsible for driving growth and building consistent customer service experiences for P&C operations, accounting for more than $8BN in annual revenue across a wide-array of industries, including Healthcare, Professional Services, Financial Institutions, Technology, Construction and Manufacturing. Before CNA, Andy served as Vice President of Strategy for the Middle Market Commercial businesses at Travelers Insurance. and was a leader in the development of the Business Insurance Operating Model. Prior to Travelers, Andy worked with a variety of insurance clients at Diamond Management and Technology Consultants implementing growth strategies, improving operational efficiencies and leveraging technology.

Andy has authored multiple articles and white papers that have been featured in national publications such as the Wall-Street Journal, Best Review Magazine, and Carrier Management. 

Andrew Robinson joined Oak HC/FT as an Executive in Residence (EIR) in 2017. He focuses on developing insurance technology businesses through a combination of building from scratch and new investments in early and growth-stage companies. He serves as Chairman of the Board at CLARA analytics.

Andrew has more than 30 years of global experience in strategy consulting and executive operating roles in the insurance and financial services industry. Andrew served as Global Chief Operating Officer and EVP for Crawford & Company, the largest independent claims services company, where he oversaw Crawford’s four businesses with revenues of $1.1BN and 8000 employees. Prior to Crawford & Company, Andrew served as President Specialty Insurance, EVP Corporate Development and Chief Risk Officer for The Hanover Insurance Group, a $5.5BN international property and casualty insurer. Previously, Andrew was a Managing Director, Global Insurance and head of Strategy Competency at Diamond Consulting (now PwC Consulting). Early in his career, Andrew was the Principal and Co-founder of Exchange Partners, a management consultancy and technology company and was a Senior Manager working in Boston and London at Symmetrix Incorporated, a management consultancy focused on operations improvement and re-engineering.

Andrew currently serves on three boards, Terrene Labs, Groundspeed and WeGoLook and has served on Chaucer, Breckenridge Insurance Services and Brainspark. He is also on the advisory board for Wellnest.

Andrew received his Bachelor of Science Degrees with Honors in Mathematics and Computer Science from Clarkson University.

Andrew Robinson joined Oak HC/FT as an Executive in Residence (EIR) in 2017. He focuses on developing insurance technology businesses through a combination of building from scratch and new investments in early and growth-stage companies. He serves as Chairman of the Board at CLARA analytics.

Andrew has more than 30 years of global experience in strategy consulting and executive operating roles in the insurance and financial services industry. Andrew served as Global Chief Operating Officer and EVP for Crawford & Company, the largest independent claims services company, where he oversaw Crawford’s four businesses with revenues of $1.1BN and 8000 employees. Prior to Crawford & Company, Andrew served as President Specialty Insurance, EVP Corporate Development and Chief Risk Officer for The Hanover Insurance Group, a $5.5BN international property and casualty insurer. Previously, Andrew was a Managing Director, Global Insurance and head of Strategy Competency at Diamond Consulting (now PwC Consulting). Early in his career, Andrew was the Principal and Co-founder of Exchange Partners, a management consultancy and technology company and was a Senior Manager working in Boston and London at Symmetrix Incorporated, a management consultancy focused on operations improvement and re-engineering.

Andrew currently serves on three boards, Terrene Labs, Groundspeed and WeGoLook and has served on Chaucer, Breckenridge Insurance Services and Brainspark. He is also on the advisory board for Wellnest.

Andrew received his Bachelor of Science Degrees with Honors in Mathematics and Computer Science from Clarkson University.

Paul VanderMarck is a Managing Director at FT Partners, the only investment bank focused exclusively on the financial technology sector. He provides strategic advice to FinTech entrepreneurs, incumbents, and investors, leveraging 25 years of experience as an operating executive in roles focused on conceiving and bringing to market innovative data, analytics, and software products for financial services markets.

Paul was previously a member of the leadership team that grew Risk Management Solutions (RMS) from a start-up into a $300 million global business while creating an entirely new market and transforming the way that the insurance industry manages catastrophe risk. As Chief Product Officer for most of his tenure at RMS, he built and led the teams responsible for launching and growing businesses around a suite of products that included a wide variety of natural and man-made catastrophe risk models for insurers and reinsurers, risk assessment capabilities for capital markets investors in insurance-linked securities, a weather derivatives portfolio risk management system for energy traders, an analytics platform that provided insurers and reinsurers with real-time risk management capabilities across their global portfolios and that was also one of the first software-as-a-service platforms adopted by the insurance industry, and an open platform ecosystem that facilitated market access for a broad array of new InsurTech ventures. Paul received a B.S. degree in civil engineering and an M.S. degree in structural engineering, both from Stanford University.

Paul VanderMarck is a Managing Director at FT Partners, the only investment bank focused exclusively on the financial technology sector. He provides strategic advice to FinTech entrepreneurs, incumbents, and investors, leveraging 25 years of experience as an operating executive in roles focused on conceiving and bringing to market innovative data, analytics, and software products for financial services markets.

Paul was previously a member of the leadership team that grew Risk Management Solutions (RMS) from a start-up into a $300 million global business while creating an entirely new market and transforming the way that the insurance industry manages catastrophe risk. As Chief Product Officer for most of his tenure at RMS, he built and led the teams responsible for launching and growing businesses around a suite of products that included a wide variety of natural and man-made catastrophe risk models for insurers and reinsurers, risk assessment capabilities for capital markets investors in insurance-linked securities, a weather derivatives portfolio risk management system for energy traders, an analytics platform that provided insurers and reinsurers with real-time risk management capabilities across their global portfolios and that was also one of the first software-as-a-service platforms adopted by the insurance industry, and an open platform ecosystem that facilitated market access for a broad array of new InsurTech ventures. Paul received a B.S. degree in civil engineering and an M.S. degree in structural engineering, both from Stanford University.

Gary Sullivan is Assistant Professor of the F. W. Hirt Erie Insurance Risk Management Program at Mercyhurst University in Erie, PA. He is responsible for developing the school’s new risk management curriculum for the Walker College of Business in collaboration with the Ridge College of Intelligence Studies and Applied Sciences. Prior to joining Mercyhurst University, Gary enjoyed a 23-year career in with Auto-Owners Mutual Insurance and Erie Insurance. He had roles ranging from adjuster to executive. In his most recent position as Vice President, Property & Subrogation Claims for Erie Insurance, Gary was in charge of company policy, process, and procedure for claims handling in the property and subrogation disciplines. He ran several successful technology innovations and projects that improved customer service and operations, as well as reduced expenses. Gary's areas of expertise include drone operations, blockchain, claims, property and casualty insurance operations, subrogation, claims management, legal liability, and property damage.

Gary has served various service and professional organizations including his recent roles as a member of the Property Liability Research Bureau Advisory Board and chairman/co-chairman of the Property Drone Consortium. Gary holds degrees from Lake Land College (A.S.), the University of Illinois (B.A.), the University of Pittsburgh (M.B.A), as well as several insurance industry designations including Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter. Gary is sought out as an industry expert through speaking engagements and industry publications, plus he is known as an innovator as he was named one of “Fifteen People to Watch in Insurance Technology” by Insurance Networking News.

Gary Sullivan is Assistant Professor of the F. W. Hirt Erie Insurance Risk Management Program at Mercyhurst University in Erie, PA. He is responsible for developing the school’s new risk management curriculum for the Walker College of Business in collaboration with the Ridge College of Intelligence Studies and Applied Sciences. Prior to joining Mercyhurst University, Gary enjoyed a 23-year career in with Auto-Owners Mutual Insurance and Erie Insurance. He had roles ranging from adjuster to executive. In his most recent position as Vice President, Property & Subrogation Claims for Erie Insurance, Gary was in charge of company policy, process, and procedure for claims handling in the property and subrogation disciplines. He ran several successful technology innovations and projects that improved customer service and operations, as well as reduced expenses. Gary's areas of expertise include drone operations, blockchain, claims, property and casualty insurance operations, subrogation, claims management, legal liability, and property damage.

Gary has served various service and professional organizations including his recent roles as a member of the Property Liability Research Bureau Advisory Board and chairman/co-chairman of the Property Drone Consortium. Gary holds degrees from Lake Land College (A.S.), the University of Illinois (B.A.), the University of Pittsburgh (M.B.A), as well as several insurance industry designations including Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter. Gary is sought out as an industry expert through speaking engagements and industry publications, plus he is known as an innovator as he was named one of “Fifteen People to Watch in Insurance Technology” by Insurance Networking News.

Over the past decade, Bryan has established influence in the

payments, technology, and transactional insurance space as a thought leader and strategic trailblazer. He demonstrated this by lending a tactical approach, showing significant experience with the majority of the acquiring banks, Visa/MC, while possessing an innate understanding of the chargeback and refund rules for today’s merchants. Bryan’s experience in both the wholesale and enterprise level payments space has provided him substantial insight and

opportunity, thus his deep understanding of his former and current industries.
Bryan applied his background in payments to identify an opportunity in the online ticketing marketplace and built TicketGuardian to fill that gap and create a must-have proposition for both the ticket provider and attendees worldwide.
As an executive, board member, and consultant to several businesses, Bryan Derbyshire has played an influential role in corporate strategy, leadership, and day-to-day operations. Furthermore, Bryan has structured and facilitated multiple joint ventures between corporations in both the technology and business verticals. Through strategic initiatives, partnerships, and direction, Bryan has helped drive revenues, growth, and exponentially raised valuations for several organizations and numerous partners along the way.

Over the past decade, Bryan has established influence in the

payments, technology, and transactional insurance space as a thought leader and strategic trailblazer. He demonstrated this by lending a tactical approach, showing significant experience with the majority of the acquiring banks, Visa/MC, while possessing an innate understanding of the chargeback and refund rules for today’s merchants. Bryan’s experience in both the wholesale and enterprise level payments space has provided him substantial insight and

opportunity, thus his deep understanding of his former and current industries.
Bryan applied his background in payments to identify an opportunity in the online ticketing marketplace and built TicketGuardian to fill that gap and create a must-have proposition for both the ticket provider and attendees worldwide.
As an executive, board member, and consultant to several businesses, Bryan Derbyshire has played an influential role in corporate strategy, leadership, and day-to-day operations. Furthermore, Bryan has structured and facilitated multiple joint ventures between corporations in both the technology and business verticals. Through strategic initiatives, partnerships, and direction, Bryan has helped drive revenues, growth, and exponentially raised valuations for several organizations and numerous partners along the way.

With 20 years in the finance industry, and more specifically 15 years in

senior and executive levels of community banking, Casey brings unparalleled expertise in people and process management. Casey was hired to guide the transition from startup to growth and streamline both the process as well as organizational structure required to handle the undeniable scale. His most recent position previous to joining TicketGuardian was Bank Area President for the state of Oregon and SW Washington, managing assets of over $3.5B and roughly 600+

employees under his management for one of the largest banks in the world.
Casey brings his rich history of success along with the structure and experience that a large corporate environment provides in order to find the right cultural balance that will allow TicketGuardian to flourish and grow. Casey is also passionate about community outreach. He will be transferring his involvement as a community leader, developing TicketGuardian’s outreach, committed to making a difference in the local Orange County community in addition to his current charitable endeavors.

With 20 years in the finance industry, and more specifically 15 years in

senior and executive levels of community banking, Casey brings unparalleled expertise in people and process management. Casey was hired to guide the transition from startup to growth and streamline both the process as well as organizational structure required to handle the undeniable scale. His most recent position previous to joining TicketGuardian was Bank Area President for the state of Oregon and SW Washington, managing assets of over $3.5B and roughly 600+

employees under his management for one of the largest banks in the world.
Casey brings his rich history of success along with the structure and experience that a large corporate environment provides in order to find the right cultural balance that will allow TicketGuardian to flourish and grow. Casey is also passionate about community outreach. He will be transferring his involvement as a community leader, developing TicketGuardian’s outreach, committed to making a difference in the local Orange County community in addition to his current charitable endeavors.

Wini Hebalkar is VP of Supply Chain & Operations at SquareTrade.

Wini Hebalkar is VP of Supply Chain & Operations at SquareTrade.

Sean is a leader with about 20 years of business development experience in the BPO and ITO industries. With his primary focus being in the P&C Insurance domain, he has been successful at building and growing sales teams while achieving aggressive revenue targets, organizational goals and new market development. He has been a panel speaker at the IAOP World Summit and featured in several insurance publications focused on the changes in BPO and automation using RPA.

Sean is a leader with about 20 years of business development experience in the BPO and ITO industries. With his primary focus being in the P&C Insurance domain, he has been successful at building and growing sales teams while achieving aggressive revenue targets, organizational goals and new market development. He has been a panel speaker at the IAOP World Summit and featured in several insurance publications focused on the changes in BPO and automation using RPA.

Brad leads EXL’s Insurance Platform Services business unit with overall responsibility for delivering solutions and services to meet our insurance clients’ needs. With over 30 years of experience in technology, strategy and operations, Brad’s focus is on combining technology and services to deliver distinctive capabilities. Brad has over 15 years of insurance industry experience combined with a rich technology and operations background.

Brad joined EXL in 2011 as part of the acquisition of The Hartford Insurance Group subsidiary, Trumball Services, of which he was President.

Brad leads EXL’s Insurance Platform Services business unit with overall responsibility for delivering solutions and services to meet our insurance clients’ needs. With over 30 years of experience in technology, strategy and operations, Brad’s focus is on combining technology and services to deliver distinctive capabilities. Brad has over 15 years of insurance industry experience combined with a rich technology and operations background.

Brad joined EXL in 2011 as part of the acquisition of The Hartford Insurance Group subsidiary, Trumball Services, of which he was President.

Caryn brings a unique perspective to this year’s conference. She presently serves as the Vice President of the Carrier Practice for Gallagher Bassett.

She has served as a CEO, Chief Claims Officer and General Counsel, in roles with TPAs, insurance carriers and self-insured companies. For decades, Caryn Siebert has been blending creative and innovative ways to optimize the balance between loss adjustment expenses, indemnity costs and cycle time while simultaneously mentoring the future generation of claims and insurance professionals.

In her role at Gallagher Bassett, she assists carriers and self-insureds in becoming more efficient and effective linking them to GB, GBCARE, Luminos and other solutions, and guiding employees and customers along the way. Caryn is a finalist for the Connected Claims Innovation Award for 2018. Caryn is the proud recipient of the 2017 CLM Litigation Management Professional of the Year award and also the WCC 2017 Ollie Award. In 2016 she authored Chapter Four of “Words of Wisdom from Women to Watch,” and was a winner of the 2010 “Woman to Watch” Business Insurance awards.

Caryn brings a unique perspective to this year’s conference. She presently serves as the Vice President of the Carrier Practice for Gallagher Bassett.

She has served as a CEO, Chief Claims Officer and General Counsel, in roles with TPAs, insurance carriers and self-insured companies. For decades, Caryn Siebert has been blending creative and innovative ways to optimize the balance between loss adjustment expenses, indemnity costs and cycle time while simultaneously mentoring the future generation of claims and insurance professionals.

In her role at Gallagher Bassett, she assists carriers and self-insureds in becoming more efficient and effective linking them to GB, GBCARE, Luminos and other solutions, and guiding employees and customers along the way. Caryn is a finalist for the Connected Claims Innovation Award for 2018. Caryn is the proud recipient of the 2017 CLM Litigation Management Professional of the Year award and also the WCC 2017 Ollie Award. In 2016 she authored Chapter Four of “Words of Wisdom from Women to Watch,” and was a winner of the 2010 “Woman to Watch” Business Insurance awards.

Corey Brundage is an entrepreneur and visionary problem solver. With more than 20 years experience founding and building technology companies, Corey has innovated market-leading solutions that continue to redefine industries today.

Most recently Corey founded HONK to reinvent the towing and roadside assistance industry. Today, HONK assists thousands of distressed motorists each day via its technology platform, delivering unprecedented levels of efficiency, transparency, and satisfaction for customers and clients such as Farmers Insurance.

Corey Brundage is an entrepreneur and visionary problem solver. With more than 20 years experience founding and building technology companies, Corey has innovated market-leading solutions that continue to redefine industries today.

Most recently Corey founded HONK to reinvent the towing and roadside assistance industry. Today, HONK assists thousands of distressed motorists each day via its technology platform, delivering unprecedented levels of efficiency, transparency, and satisfaction for customers and clients such as Farmers Insurance.

Rajiv Shah is a data scientist with DataRobot and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He has experience in helping insurance companies incorporate automated predictive analytics. Before DataRobot, Rajiv was a data scientist for State Farm and Caterpillar. He has a PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.

Rajiv Shah is a data scientist with DataRobot and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He has experience in helping insurance companies incorporate automated predictive analytics. Before DataRobot, Rajiv was a data scientist for State Farm and Caterpillar. He has a PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.

Chris Raimondo leads EY's Robotics and Intelligent Automation practice for the Insurance sector. Chris has more than 15 years of Insurance process improvement and technology experience. In addition to leading US- and Canada-based insurance organizations through large-scale operational transformation programs, Chris has been involved as a business architect and program advisor in insurance operational and technology transformation programs across Europe, Asia-Pacific and Australia.

Chris Raimondo leads EY's Robotics and Intelligent Automation practice for the Insurance sector. Chris has more than 15 years of Insurance process improvement and technology experience. In addition to leading US- and Canada-based insurance organizations through large-scale operational transformation programs, Chris has been involved as a business architect and program advisor in insurance operational and technology transformation programs across Europe, Asia-Pacific and Australia.

Jon joined Alacrity Services in 2004 and became CEO in May of 2013. Prior to joining Alacrity Services, Jon was an attorney in private practice, specializing in insurance claims litigation and coverage analysis. Since 1998, he has worked extensively in the insurance industry as an attorney, manager, and business executive.

Jon is an attorney admitted to the Oregon State and Federal District Bars, the New Jersey State and Federal District Bars, the New York State Bar, and the Federal District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of New York. Jon remains active in working on issues involving managed contractor networks, serving as a regular guest speaker on various panels and events, and has served as a previous board member for the Restoration Industry Association (RIA).

Jon is a graduate of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and New York Law School in New York City, New York. He grew up in northern New Jersey and now resides in Eugene, Oregon, with his wife and two children. In his spare time, Jon is a USA Hockey certified youth ice hockey coach. When he is not at the ice rink, he enjoys many of the wonderful outdoor activities available in the great state of Oregon.

Jon joined Alacrity Services in 2004 and became CEO in May of 2013. Prior to joining Alacrity Services, Jon was an attorney in private practice, specializing in insurance claims litigation and coverage analysis. Since 1998, he has worked extensively in the insurance industry as an attorney, manager, and business executive.

Jon is an attorney admitted to the Oregon State and Federal District Bars, the New Jersey State and Federal District Bars, the New York State Bar, and the Federal District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of New York. Jon remains active in working on issues involving managed contractor networks, serving as a regular guest speaker on various panels and events, and has served as a previous board member for the Restoration Industry Association (RIA).

Jon is a graduate of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and New York Law School in New York City, New York. He grew up in northern New Jersey and now resides in Eugene, Oregon, with his wife and two children. In his spare time, Jon is a USA Hockey certified youth ice hockey coach. When he is not at the ice rink, he enjoys many of the wonderful outdoor activities available in the great state of Oregon.

Ernie Bray is an award-winning Entrepreneur & CEO of ACD, a leading insurance technology and services organization. He led his company to six annual rankings on the Inc. 5000, four years on Deloitte’s Technology Fast-500 and Entrepreneur’s “Best Entrepreneurial Companies In America". He’s a contributing writer for Forbes, Entrepreneur, TechCrunch, HuffPost, TechCo and Businesss.com. Bray has over two decades in the auto insurance sector has previously worked at CSAA and Progressive.

Ernie Bray is an award-winning Entrepreneur & CEO of ACD, a leading insurance technology and services organization. He led his company to six annual rankings on the Inc. 5000, four years on Deloitte’s Technology Fast-500 and Entrepreneur’s “Best Entrepreneurial Companies In America". He’s a contributing writer for Forbes, Entrepreneur, TechCrunch, HuffPost, TechCo and Businesss.com. Bray has over two decades in the auto insurance sector has previously worked at CSAA and Progressive.

Bill Brower is Vice President, Product Management, Claims for LexisNexis Risk Solutions. He is responsible for leading the development of innovative products that help insurers achieve greater efficiency within their claims departments. With 30 years of P&C Insurance industry experience, Brower has held numerous leadership roles with top carriers such as Liberty Mutual and Nationwide Insurance Company. Most recently Brower served as Vice President and Manager of Strategic Partnerships for Liberty Mutual Personal Insurance where he led innovation efforts and managed vendor relationships across all claims disciplines. Brower earned his bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Franklin University and his MBA from Shorter University.

Bill Brower is Vice President, Product Management, Claims for LexisNexis Risk Solutions. He is responsible for leading the development of innovative products that help insurers achieve greater efficiency within their claims departments. With 30 years of P&C Insurance industry experience, Brower has held numerous leadership roles with top carriers such as Liberty Mutual and Nationwide Insurance Company. Most recently Brower served as Vice President and Manager of Strategic Partnerships for Liberty Mutual Personal Insurance where he led innovation efforts and managed vendor relationships across all claims disciplines. Brower earned his bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Franklin University and his MBA from Shorter University.

Alex Sun joined Mitchell International, Inc. in 2001 and currently serves as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, guiding the Company's strategy and day-to-day operations. Prior to this appointment, Alex served as President and Chief Financial Officer until 2008. With a vision for serving the broader claims technology needs for the Property and Casualty claims and collision repair industries, Alex has led the company's expansion to achieve unparalleled breadth of technology, connectivity, and information service offerings.

Prior to joining Mitchell, Alex served as the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance and Administration for an enterprise software company (now part of The SAS Institute), with oversight of worldwide finance, legal, human resources, information systems, and facilities. Alex also spent approximately ten years with Merrill Lynch & Co., finally serving as Vice President in the Investment Banking Division, where he was responsible for providing corporate finance and strategic advisory services to financial services companies.

Alex currently serves on the Board of Directors of Mitchell International as well as the Board of Trustees of The Gillispie School and is a member of The Young Presidents’ Organization. Alex is a graduate of The University of Chicago.

"Our success begins and ends with our customers, and I am proud to be a part of the team of professionals who work tirelessly to satisfy their needs. It’s my pleasure to continually validate their choice of Mitchell as a business partner." - Alex Sun

Alex Sun joined Mitchell International, Inc. in 2001 and currently serves as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, guiding the Company's strategy and day-to-day operations. Prior to this appointment, Alex served as President and Chief Financial Officer until 2008. With a vision for serving the broader claims technology needs for the Property and Casualty claims and collision repair industries, Alex has led the company's expansion to achieve unparalleled breadth of technology, connectivity, and information service offerings.

Prior to joining Mitchell, Alex served as the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance and Administration for an enterprise software company (now part of The SAS Institute), with oversight of worldwide finance, legal, human resources, information systems, and facilities. Alex also spent approximately ten years with Merrill Lynch & Co., finally serving as Vice President in the Investment Banking Division, where he was responsible for providing corporate finance and strategic advisory services to financial services companies.

Alex currently serves on the Board of Directors of Mitchell International as well as the Board of Trustees of The Gillispie School and is a member of The Young Presidents’ Organization. Alex is a graduate of The University of Chicago.

"Our success begins and ends with our customers, and I am proud to be a part of the team of professionals who work tirelessly to satisfy their needs. It’s my pleasure to continually validate their choice of Mitchell as a business partner." - Alex Sun

Ms. Elite Caspi is a veteran insurance executive with over two decades experience.  She currently serves as executive vice president at one of Israel's largest insurance providers, Clal Insurance Company. Prior to Clal, she held the role of Vice President at Migdal Insurance Company Ltd.. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences from Ben Gurion University and a MBA degree from Boston University.

Ms. Elite Caspi is a veteran insurance executive with over two decades experience.  She currently serves as executive vice president at one of Israel's largest insurance providers, Clal Insurance Company. Prior to Clal, she held the role of Vice President at Migdal Insurance Company Ltd.. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences from Ben Gurion University and a MBA degree from Boston University.

John Heffernan is the North America Senior Sales Director of Claims at Octo Telematics. He partners with insurance companies throughout the U.S. and Canada to reduce claim cycle time and loss adjustment expenses by integrating forensic telematics data into their claims processes. John has worked in the insurance industry for over 35 years with leading insurers including Progressive and State Auto. His strategic leadership and industry insights help insurers navigate the shifting technology landscape to increase revenues and proactively service policyholders.

John Heffernan is the North America Senior Sales Director of Claims at Octo Telematics. He partners with insurance companies throughout the U.S. and Canada to reduce claim cycle time and loss adjustment expenses by integrating forensic telematics data into their claims processes. John has worked in the insurance industry for over 35 years with leading insurers including Progressive and State Auto. His strategic leadership and industry insights help insurers navigate the shifting technology landscape to increase revenues and proactively service policyholders.

Greg Johnson joined the CCA Global Partners team in 2015 and serves in his role as the Senior Vice President of Strategic Partners Group.  Over the course of his career, Mr. Johnson has enjoyed a variety of senior leadership roles at American Express, Ameriprise Financial and Crawford & Company that leveraged his expertise in strategy, sales, leadership development and business transformation. He currently contributes on several advisory boards and has previously served on the Board of Directors for RiverSource Life Insurance of New York.

Mr. Johnson earned his undergraduate degree from The American University, his MBA from Emory University Goizueta Business School, a certification in Emerging Markets Strategy from Georgia State University and his CFP designation from the College of Financial Planning.  He remains a frequent panelist and guest lecturer at Emory University, Kennesaw State University and Georgia State University.

Greg Johnson joined the CCA Global Partners team in 2015 and serves in his role as the Senior Vice President of Strategic Partners Group.  Over the course of his career, Mr. Johnson has enjoyed a variety of senior leadership roles at American Express, Ameriprise Financial and Crawford & Company that leveraged his expertise in strategy, sales, leadership development and business transformation. He currently contributes on several advisory boards and has previously served on the Board of Directors for RiverSource Life Insurance of New York.

Mr. Johnson earned his undergraduate degree from The American University, his MBA from Emory University Goizueta Business School, a certification in Emerging Markets Strategy from Georgia State University and his CFP designation from the College of Financial Planning.  He remains a frequent panelist and guest lecturer at Emory University, Kennesaw State University and Georgia State University.

Ram has over 25 years’ experience in the Banking, Capital Markets and Insurance industry. He has extensive experience in engaging with customers in a variety of roles including consulting, solution design and helping address critical business and operations issues. . He is passionate about applying technology and process to solve business problems in these industries. He has been in several leadership roles with P&L responsibility.

Ram is the AI Solutions Leader for BFSI at Genpact. His responsibility to lead the conceptualization and design of solutions to address a broad range of business use cases across banking, capital markets and insurance industry segments. In this role, he works with Genpact Industry / Service Line leaders and the sales leaders in their go to market effort.

Before coming to Rage / Genpact, Ram has worked in senior leadership roles with global consulting and services organizations such as Tech Mahindra, Cap Gemini, and Hexaware.

Ram has over 25 years’ experience in the Banking, Capital Markets and Insurance industry. He has extensive experience in engaging with customers in a variety of roles including consulting, solution design and helping address critical business and operations issues. . He is passionate about applying technology and process to solve business problems in these industries. He has been in several leadership roles with P&L responsibility.

Ram is the AI Solutions Leader for BFSI at Genpact. His responsibility to lead the conceptualization and design of solutions to address a broad range of business use cases across banking, capital markets and insurance industry segments. In this role, he works with Genpact Industry / Service Line leaders and the sales leaders in their go to market effort.

Before coming to Rage / Genpact, Ram has worked in senior leadership roles with global consulting and services organizations such as Tech Mahindra, Cap Gemini, and Hexaware.

Mr. Thomas Cottereau is an internationally-recognized technology leader with years of experience in strategic development, R&D management and user engagement. As founder and CEO of SightCall, he and his team built the first fully virtualized Cloud Video Communication platform that is used by over 40 insurance companies around the globe. With SightCall, companies like Allianz have replaced onsite claims adjustments with remote video assessments, saving millions of kilometers in drive time, increasing employee productivity and customer satisfaction.

Mr. Thomas Cottereau is an internationally-recognized technology leader with years of experience in strategic development, R&D management and user engagement. As founder and CEO of SightCall, he and his team built the first fully virtualized Cloud Video Communication platform that is used by over 40 insurance companies around the globe. With SightCall, companies like Allianz have replaced onsite claims adjustments with remote video assessments, saving millions of kilometers in drive time, increasing employee productivity and customer satisfaction.

Dawn Mortimer is the assistant vice president of IoT/Telematics Claims Product Management at Verisk Insurance Solutions/ISO. Before that, Dawn was with Guidewire Software as the market strategy director for data and analytics; she was innovation director at American Family Insurance. Dawn’s background of insurance for the past 29 years has been to serve the industry in many capacities, such as strategy, marketing, I/S, claims, agency, and product lines. She is responsible for leading the claims efforts around IoT/Telematics with suppliers and insurance companies to develop new products, services, and business opportunities.

Dawn has her master’s degree in business administration. She is also a Project Management Professional with the Project Management Institute, is a certified Usability Specialist with Human Factors International, has a certification in Alliance Management from the Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals, and has her Fraud Claim Law Associate designation from American Educational Institute (AEI). Dawn’s experience with project management, technology, usability, and market development is critical to working with partners to leverage the Internet of Things for the future.

Dawn Mortimer is the assistant vice president of IoT/Telematics Claims Product Management at Verisk Insurance Solutions/ISO. Before that, Dawn was with Guidewire Software as the market strategy director for data and analytics; she was innovation director at American Family Insurance. Dawn’s background of insurance for the past 29 years has been to serve the industry in many capacities, such as strategy, marketing, I/S, claims, agency, and product lines. She is responsible for leading the claims efforts around IoT/Telematics with suppliers and insurance companies to develop new products, services, and business opportunities.

Dawn has her master’s degree in business administration. She is also a Project Management Professional with the Project Management Institute, is a certified Usability Specialist with Human Factors International, has a certification in Alliance Management from the Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals, and has her Fraud Claim Law Associate designation from American Educational Institute (AEI). Dawn’s experience with project management, technology, usability, and market development is critical to working with partners to leverage the Internet of Things for the future.

George Mathew is the CEO & Chairman of Kespry, the leading aerial intelligence platform provider. George brings 20 years of experience developing high-growth technology startups to the company. Prior to Kespry, George held senior leadership positions at Alteryx, salesforce.com and SAP. He has driven company strategy, led product management and development, and built sales and marketing teams. At Kespry, he focuses on leading the company’s mission to transform how people and businesses capture, use and get value from worksite intelligence. George holds a Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology from Cornell University and a Masters in Business Administration from Duke University, where he was a Fuqua Scholar.

George Mathew is the CEO & Chairman of Kespry, the leading aerial intelligence platform provider. George brings 20 years of experience developing high-growth technology startups to the company. Prior to Kespry, George held senior leadership positions at Alteryx, salesforce.com and SAP. He has driven company strategy, led product management and development, and built sales and marketing teams. At Kespry, he focuses on leading the company’s mission to transform how people and businesses capture, use and get value from worksite intelligence. George holds a Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology from Cornell University and a Masters in Business Administration from Duke University, where he was a Fuqua Scholar.

Matthew Lehman is a managing director in Accenture Financial Services for North America. He also leads the P&C Claims practice. Working with clients across the insurance value chain, he helps clients achieve their large scale transformational objectives through operating model design and implementation, technology transformation and organizational change. He also serves as the executive sponsor of Accenture’s relationship with the Year Up organization in Chicago—an organization that envisions a future in which every urban young adult will have access to the education, experiences and guidance required to realize his or her true potential. Lehman earned a BSE in Industrial Engineering from the University of Michigan. He is based in Chicago, IL.<./p>

Matthew Lehman is a managing director in Accenture Financial Services for North America. He also leads the P&C Claims practice. Working with clients across the insurance value chain, he helps clients achieve their large scale transformational objectives through operating model design and implementation, technology transformation and organizational change. He also serves as the executive sponsor of Accenture’s relationship with the Year Up organization in Chicago—an organization that envisions a future in which every urban young adult will have access to the education, experiences and guidance required to realize his or her true potential. Lehman earned a BSE in Industrial Engineering from the University of Michigan. He is based in Chicago, IL.<./p>

Vincent Venturella, Product Manager for Passport Insurance Claims Defense, is responsible for the development of ELM Solutions insurance market offerings for claims and staff counsel. Vince is a strategic, results-oriented legal technology leader with a consistent record of improving processes, developing innovative solutions, and leading diverse product teams. He has worked in legal management consulting and technology solutions within the insurance market for almost a decade. Vince is a graduate of The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.

Vincent Venturella, Product Manager for Passport Insurance Claims Defense, is responsible for the development of ELM Solutions insurance market offerings for claims and staff counsel. Vince is a strategic, results-oriented legal technology leader with a consistent record of improving processes, developing innovative solutions, and leading diverse product teams. He has worked in legal management consulting and technology solutions within the insurance market for almost a decade. Vince is a graduate of The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.

Eileen Potter leads Appian’s marketing for the insurance industry. She has more than 25 years of insurance and insurance technology experience, including marketing, industry alliances, sales support, business operations and system implementations.

Prior to Appian, Eileen worked for other technology providers, including Duck Creek Technologies, Fiserv/StoneRiver and PMSC/CSC. Early in her career, she worked for one of the largest independent agencies in South Carolina, focused on commercial lines marketing and agency operations.

Eileen Potter leads Appian’s marketing for the insurance industry. She has more than 25 years of insurance and insurance technology experience, including marketing, industry alliances, sales support, business operations and system implementations.

Prior to Appian, Eileen worked for other technology providers, including Duck Creek Technologies, Fiserv/StoneRiver and PMSC/CSC. Early in her career, she worked for one of the largest independent agencies in South Carolina, focused on commercial lines marketing and agency operations.

With close to 4 decades in the motor insurance sector, Mike Brockman is truly one of the worlds experts in motor insurance.

Having spent several years as a pricing Actuary, Mike founded EMB in 1993, a consulting actuary firm, that grew to have 11 offices around the world with more than 300 staff. Mike was instrumental in developing new pricing techniques and its applications to risk and demand modelling within the actuarial profession world-wide.

In 2009, Mike founded InsureTheBox, the world’s first telematics only insurer, selling more than 800,000 black box policies during this time, writing more than $1bn Gross Written Premium. Now fully owned by the MS&AD Group, Mike has now moved on to his third new venture ThingCo with a plan to take telematics to the next level.

With close to 4 decades in the motor insurance sector, Mike Brockman is truly one of the worlds experts in motor insurance.

Having spent several years as a pricing Actuary, Mike founded EMB in 1993, a consulting actuary firm, that grew to have 11 offices around the world with more than 300 staff. Mike was instrumental in developing new pricing techniques and its applications to risk and demand modelling within the actuarial profession world-wide.

In 2009, Mike founded InsureTheBox, the world’s first telematics only insurer, selling more than 800,000 black box policies during this time, writing more than $1bn Gross Written Premium. Now fully owned by the MS&AD Group, Mike has now moved on to his third new venture ThingCo with a plan to take telematics to the next level.

Jason Verlen is Senior Vice President of Project Management for CCC Information Services Inc.  He has extensive experience in the software industry with specific expertise in product management, big data, and analytics.  Before joining CCC in May 2015 Jason spent five years at IBM where he was VP of Big Data Analytics.  Prior to IBM, he was VP of Product Management for SPSS, a predictive analytics software company.  Jason earned a B.S. degree in Computer Science from Northwestern University and an MBA from the University of Chicago.

Jason Verlen is Senior Vice President of Project Management for CCC Information Services Inc.  He has extensive experience in the software industry with specific expertise in product management, big data, and analytics.  Before joining CCC in May 2015 Jason spent five years at IBM where he was VP of Big Data Analytics.  Prior to IBM, he was VP of Product Management for SPSS, a predictive analytics software company.  Jason earned a B.S. degree in Computer Science from Northwestern University and an MBA from the University of Chicago.

Larry Cochran is the founder, CEO and Chairman of Claimatic. Since 2006, Larry has also been owner and CEO of IAS Claim Services; a leading independent loss adjusting and TPA in the US. Since taking over IAS Larry has steered the company from a three-state, 15-employee company to a leader in innovation and technology in the industry while expanding the company to service all 50 states for some of the biggest names in US property and casualty insurance. Becoming a leading Lloyds TPA provider and adding additional services with over 100 employees and a network of over 1,200 independent loss adjusting businesses. Prior to Claimatic and IAS, Larry was CEO of Pure Energy Group where he took the company out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy and oversaw extensive successful exploration and production projects over five years before selling in 2006. Prior to Pure, Larry spent ten years with Arthur Andersen and Petersen Consulting as a management, turnaround and dispute resolution specialist. Larry earned his BBA in Finance from Texas A&M University as a CBA Fellow. Larry also became a CPA while at Arthur Andersen. He has been an active published author and speaker on claims innovation and automation in addition to other areas of interests.

Larry Cochran is the founder, CEO and Chairman of Claimatic. Since 2006, Larry has also been owner and CEO of IAS Claim Services; a leading independent loss adjusting and TPA in the US. Since taking over IAS Larry has steered the company from a three-state, 15-employee company to a leader in innovation and technology in the industry while expanding the company to service all 50 states for some of the biggest names in US property and casualty insurance. Becoming a leading Lloyds TPA provider and adding additional services with over 100 employees and a network of over 1,200 independent loss adjusting businesses. Prior to Claimatic and IAS, Larry was CEO of Pure Energy Group where he took the company out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy and oversaw extensive successful exploration and production projects over five years before selling in 2006. Prior to Pure, Larry spent ten years with Arthur Andersen and Petersen Consulting as a management, turnaround and dispute resolution specialist. Larry earned his BBA in Finance from Texas A&M University as a CBA Fellow. Larry also became a CPA while at Arthur Andersen. He has been an active published author and speaker on claims innovation and automation in addition to other areas of interests.

George Grabowich has more than 30 years of product management experience with leading SaaS tech service providers and B2B application software vendors. George has a deep technical, product and business understanding of international business and a demonstrated track record of growing new business organically. He has been employed by true leaders in their field including: Comcast, Vonage, Broadview Networks, Cingular/RAM Mobile Data, AT&T Local Services, Teleport Communications Group (TCG), Citibank, and Metromedia.

In his current role as Chief Product Officer, George is leading product planning and development efforts for Claimatic’s claims automation offerings.

George Grabowich has more than 30 years of product management experience with leading SaaS tech service providers and B2B application software vendors. George has a deep technical, product and business understanding of international business and a demonstrated track record of growing new business organically. He has been employed by true leaders in their field including: Comcast, Vonage, Broadview Networks, Cingular/RAM Mobile Data, AT&T Local Services, Teleport Communications Group (TCG), Citibank, and Metromedia.

In his current role as Chief Product Officer, George is leading product planning and development efforts for Claimatic’s claims automation offerings.

Matt is the CEO and co-founder of Relay Network (www.relaynetwork.com), an award-winning mobile engagement automation company helping service providers simplify and improve the customer experience. Matt has been an active technology entrepreneur and pioneer for over 20 years, and has been widely recognized for turning innovative ideas into successful businesses.

Matt is the CEO and co-founder of Relay Network (www.relaynetwork.com), an award-winning mobile engagement automation company helping service providers simplify and improve the customer experience. Matt has been an active technology entrepreneur and pioneer for over 20 years, and has been widely recognized for turning innovative ideas into successful businesses.

Daniel is a French-American dual national with 20 years international experience in Product Management & Strategic Marketing. His passion is in helping organizations cross the chasm and adopt emerging technologies for strategic impact. For the past 8 years he has been doing this in Text Analytics, a sub-segment of cognitive computing, that has been successfully adopted in Financial Services, Publishing, Life Sciences, and Manufacturing to deliver significant productivity gains and improved decision-making in all business functions.

Daniel is a French-American dual national with 20 years international experience in Product Management & Strategic Marketing. His passion is in helping organizations cross the chasm and adopt emerging technologies for strategic impact. For the past 8 years he has been doing this in Text Analytics, a sub-segment of cognitive computing, that has been successfully adopted in Financial Services, Publishing, Life Sciences, and Manufacturing to deliver significant productivity gains and improved decision-making in all business functions.

Paul Warga is the Vice President of Product and Innovation for IVANS Insurance Solutions, a division of Applied Systems. Paul has a wide variety of leadership experience on implementing solutions for business and technical issues across software and web-based products, using effective development methodologies.

Paul Warga is the Vice President of Product and Innovation for IVANS Insurance Solutions, a division of Applied Systems. Paul has a wide variety of leadership experience on implementing solutions for business and technical issues across software and web-based products, using effective development methodologies.

Mark Sole is President and CEO of Sipree, Inc., a fintech company transforming commercial payments for global enterprises. Mark has 30+ years’ experience in Silicon Valley as an entrepreneur, investor and advisor to startups focused on enterprise use of services-oriented architectures, data management, network security, payments and financial services. He studied commercial payments at PayPal which lead to the founding of Sipree. Mark has spoken about payments innovation at numerous industry and investor events, including AWS Public Sector Summit, RegTech Enable, and Money & Ethics in Class Action Litigation.

Mark Sole is President and CEO of Sipree, Inc., a fintech company transforming commercial payments for global enterprises. Mark has 30+ years’ experience in Silicon Valley as an entrepreneur, investor and advisor to startups focused on enterprise use of services-oriented architectures, data management, network security, payments and financial services. He studied commercial payments at PayPal which lead to the founding of Sipree. Mark has spoken about payments innovation at numerous industry and investor events, including AWS Public Sector Summit, RegTech Enable, and Money & Ethics in Class Action Litigation.

Alex Dalyac is co-founder & CEO of Tractable, an artificial intelligence company specialized in visual tasks for traditional industries. The company’s current focus is insurance and automotive, where its AI predicts the cost to repair a vehicle based on photos of the damage. Its products are used by leading insurers in Europe and North America. Tractable was spun off from Alex’s research at Imperial College London, where he led the Computing department’s first industrial application of deep learning. Prior to research, Alex was a hedge fund quant, and an early employee of Lazada (acq Alibaba $1.5B).

Alex Dalyac is co-founder & CEO of Tractable, an artificial intelligence company specialized in visual tasks for traditional industries. The company’s current focus is insurance and automotive, where its AI predicts the cost to repair a vehicle based on photos of the damage. Its products are used by leading insurers in Europe and North America. Tractable was spun off from Alex’s research at Imperial College London, where he led the Computing department’s first industrial application of deep learning. Prior to research, Alex was a hedge fund quant, and an early employee of Lazada (acq Alibaba $1.5B).

Stephen Applebaum is Managing Partner, Insurance Solutions Group, and a subject matter expert and thought leader providing consulting, advisory, research and strategic M&A services to participants across the entire North American property & casualty insurance ecosystem focused on insurance information technology, claims, innovation, disruption, supply chain, vendor and performance management. Mr. Applebaum is also Senior Advisor to StoneRidge Advisors, an investment banking firm focused exclusively on the insurance industry.

Stephen is a frequent chairman, speaker, moderator and panelist at insurance industry conferences and a frequent contributor of thought leadership articles and papers to insurance industry publications and has a strong passion for coaching, mentoring, business process innovation, studying and applying disruptive technology, and managing organizational change in the property and casualty insurance industry and trading partner communities.

Stephen Applebaum is Managing Partner, Insurance Solutions Group, and a subject matter expert and thought leader providing consulting, advisory, research and strategic M&A services to participants across the entire North American property & casualty insurance ecosystem focused on insurance information technology, claims, innovation, disruption, supply chain, vendor and performance management. Mr. Applebaum is also Senior Advisor to StoneRidge Advisors, an investment banking firm focused exclusively on the insurance industry.

Stephen is a frequent chairman, speaker, moderator and panelist at insurance industry conferences and a frequent contributor of thought leadership articles and papers to insurance industry publications and has a strong passion for coaching, mentoring, business process innovation, studying and applying disruptive technology, and managing organizational change in the property and casualty insurance industry and trading partner communities.

Margaret Resce Milkint is Managing Partner of The Jacobson Group and leads the firm’s U.S. Executive Search practice. She handles executive management and actuarial searches on a global basis in the areas of life, property and casualty, healthcare, reinsurance, and consulting (benefits, life and health, property and casualty) for the organization's retained search practice.

Margaret joined the firm more than 25 years ago and has successfully completed search engagements including Board of Director members, CEOs, CMOs, CFOs, COOs, CIOs, CROs, Chief Underwriters and Chief Actuaries. Her international search expertise encompasses disciplines such as actuarial, underwriting, risk, finance and investment, legal, IT, analytics, sales and marketing, and claims. She also plays a significant role in the continued development of the entire organization as a member of Jacobson’s Executive Management Team. Margaret is a key player in establishing cross-border relationships and broadening the firm’s global reach.

An active member of the insurance community, Margaret’s expertise on career and recruiting issues is widely-recognized by several industry publications and associations. As the co-founder of the Women’s Insurance Networking Group (WING), Margaret is a champion of diversity and equality in leadership in the insurance industry. WING was launched as a platform for networking among the insurance industry’s female leaders and enlightened males, those who understand the importance of diversity and equality in leadership in the insurance industry.

In addition to her role with WING, Margaret also sits on the steering committee for the Insurance Supper Club (ISC), which provides a network and forum for senior women in the insurance industry on a global basis. Margaret is also a Board Member of the Illinois Technology Foundation, focusing her involvement on the importance of communication, social media and networking skills for emerging technology professionals.

Margaret is based out of the firm’s U.S. Headquarters in Chicago and can be reached at mmilkint@jacobsononline.comor +1 (312) 884 0410.

Margaret Resce Milkint is Managing Partner of The Jacobson Group and leads the firm’s U.S. Executive Search practice. She handles executive management and actuarial searches on a global basis in the areas of life, property and casualty, healthcare, reinsurance, and consulting (benefits, life and health, property and casualty) for the organization's retained search practice.

Margaret joined the firm more than 25 years ago and has successfully completed search engagements including Board of Director members, CEOs, CMOs, CFOs, COOs, CIOs, CROs, Chief Underwriters and Chief Actuaries. Her international search expertise encompasses disciplines such as actuarial, underwriting, risk, finance and investment, legal, IT, analytics, sales and marketing, and claims. She also plays a significant role in the continued development of the entire organization as a member of Jacobson’s Executive Management Team. Margaret is a key player in establishing cross-border relationships and broadening the firm’s global reach.

An active member of the insurance community, Margaret’s expertise on career and recruiting issues is widely-recognized by several industry publications and associations. As the co-founder of the Women’s Insurance Networking Group (WING), Margaret is a champion of diversity and equality in leadership in the insurance industry. WING was launched as a platform for networking among the insurance industry’s female leaders and enlightened males, those who understand the importance of diversity and equality in leadership in the insurance industry.

In addition to her role with WING, Margaret also sits on the steering committee for the Insurance Supper Club (ISC), which provides a network and forum for senior women in the insurance industry on a global basis. Margaret is also a Board Member of the Illinois Technology Foundation, focusing her involvement on the importance of communication, social media and networking skills for emerging technology professionals.

Margaret is based out of the firm’s U.S. Headquarters in Chicago and can be reached at mmilkint@jacobsononline.comor +1 (312) 884 0410.