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Rich Agdeppa | Hiscox USA
I am an Allied Healthcare Professional Liability Underwriter. I'm a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago, where I majored in Political Science and minored in Economics. I'm a Chicago native and enjoy traveling, softball, volleyball and watching the Chicago Cubs baseball.
John H Alberts | Payan Alberts & Thompson
I am a property and casualty agent and the Chairman of my firm. I have the CPCU, ARM, RPLU and JD designations. I am very involved with non-profit associations, and I am a past president of the Chicago Board of Underwriters and the Rotary Club of Chicago; a past director and secretary of the Union League Club of Chicago; and a director of the Union League Boys and Girls Clubs and of the Civic and Arts Foundation. I play bass trombone in the Skokie Valley orchestra. I'm also interested in history. I am married with one adult daughter.
Maureen Ambuul | CNA
I grew up in Chicago, went to college in Minnesota and received a degree in Literature, taught for a year in New Hampshire, then I worked for my family's business in Colorado for a year. I'm back in Chicago working in the insurance industry for two years and counting. I enjoy sports and exercise, reading and insurance!
Vladimir Antos | Alexander J Wayne & Associates
I joined AJW in 2002, after working for Merrill Lynch - US Private Client Group in Chicago. I specialize in Professional Liability Insurance and Risk Management. I enjoy sports.
Mary Artz | AIG
I am a property and casualty underwriter for the AIG Private Client Group. I attended the University of Illinois and have lived in Ireland and Spain. I live in Wrigleyville and enjoy traveling, running, Spanish and going out.
Robert Austin | SIMG
I am the President of SIMG, an MGA operating in Arizona, California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, Nevada and Wisconsin. I am also the owner of SPA Consulting which does business plans and writes Special Events. I do Surplus Lines filings in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Utaha and Wisconsin. I enjoy working out, cycling and activities with my family.
Matt Benson | Lemme Insurance Group
I joined Lemme Insurance Group in 2006 after graduating from the Katie School of Insurance at Illinois State University. I work on the lawyers professional liability side. My interests include IA events, Tim Pederson, endorsements and The Office.
Chelsea Bergen | Allianz Global Marine | Fireman's Fund Insurance Company
I am an Inland Marine Underwriter at Fireman's Fund Insurance Company. This is my first position in the insurance industry. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and moved to Chicago almost two years ago. I enjoy outdoor sports as well as darts, euchre, and foosball.
Jedediah Berry | XL Re
I am a property facultative underwriter for XL Re in Chicago. I attended Olivet College in Michigan and graduated in 2002 with a degree in insurance and risk management. I worked for CNA Re and AmWINS Brokerage prior to joining XL Re in July 2005. I enjoy golf, Chicago Cubs games, and spending time with my wife and our cats.
Frederic Besson | Aon
I have been a Casualty broker for large accounts in Europe with Aon in Paris since 2008. I am in the US for three years to work with Aon AGCN. I enjoy tennis, golf, music and chess.
Neal Bhatnagar | Zurich NA
I graduated from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor in 2001. Shortly afterwards, I joined The Hartford, where I spent a year as a Small Commercial Underwriter in Charlotte. I then spent the next four years as a Middle Market Underwriter in Detroit, before moving to Chicago in 2007. Now, I work for Zurich North America in their Global Corporate Casualty division where I handle Risk Management Business. I enjoy running, biking, traveling, reading magazines, playing soccer, and Michigan football.
Ryan Boers | CNA
I've been with CNA just under two years, since my graduation from UW Madison in December 2005. Though I hail from a small town in northern Wisconsin, I enjoy big city life and have been living in Old Town since August 2007. I registered for the Chicago marathon a couple of days ago, and if all goes well, it will be my second marathon. I enjoy playing sports, working out, running and the Badgers.
Audry Buchanan | B.E.S.T. Search Inc
Your career is my passion. I am a Commercial Insurance recruiter (P&C, Management Liability/D&O, Professional Liability) working nationwide and with a concentration on Chicago. I entered the recruiting business 15 years ago. http://www.linkedin.com/in/audrybuchanan
Odette Cann | Carvill
I am an Assistant Vice President Account Manager for Carvill in Chicago. After graduating from Bristol University in the UK, I accepted a position as a Financial Administrator with a London based independent financial advisor, and managed financial and household insurance policies for high net worth clients. In 2002 I joined Carvill in London to train as an Account Manager, with responsibility to manage various contracts of insurance and reinsurance placed on behalf of US clients, focused on specialist property and casualty reinsurance contracts and direct program business. I handled the production of contractual documentation, settlement of premium and claims, drafting new and renewal presentations, developed relationships with domestic markets, Lloyd’s and US clients. I enjoy cycling, travel, books, crafts and volunteering.
Rebecca Carr | Catlin Underwriting
After graduating from EIU in 2002, I joined Catlin Underwriting and began their property reinsurance training program. I have completed three CPCU and am working on a fourth.
Joseph Catalano | CNA Insurance
oe graduated from Loyola University Chicago in 2007 with a degree in finance. He began his career in insurance with Zurich's Associate Program in June 2007. During his training in the Associate Program, Joe was exposed to many aspects of the insurance industry, including: risk engineering, claims, finance, strategic management and underwriting. After completion of the program, Joe became an underwriter in Zurich's Management Solutions Group, specializing in Directors and Officers, Employment Practices and Fiduciary Liability insurance for private and non-profit companies. In May 2009, Joe joined CNA Insurance to help the community banking group expand its market share in the Northeast Region. He currently underwrites management and professional liability insurance for small depository institutions with under $3b in assets. Joe is currently pursuing his RPLU designation which he hopes to complete in 2010.
Sandra Casas | Marsh USA
I fell into the business by accident. I've always worked on Specialty Lines both as an underwriter and a broker. I studied Marketing and Finance in college and I love interacting with people.
Holly Chen | CNA
Before joining CNA, I was with First Nonprofit for nearly four years. I have completed my CPCU program and have an Associateship with the Chartered Insurance Institute (UK). I have an extensive international background. I received by Business degree in the UK and gained my underwriting experience with the People’s Insurance Company of China – the largest P&C carrier in China. I enjoy traveling, reading and cooking.
Brent Clawson | Allianz Global Marine | Fireman's Fund Insurance Company
I'm an Illinois State graduate of the class of 2005. I was a Personal Lines claims adjuster from 2005 to 2007. I'm now an Inland Marine Underwriter and I'm working on my CPCU designation. I enjoy triathlons, ultimate frisbee and golf.
Brian Clifford | Hiscox USA
I am responsible for underwriting all management liability products as well as cultivating and expanding broker relationships in the Midwest region. Prior to joining Hiscox, I spent four years at Great American Insurance in their Executive Liability Division underwriting private and public D&O and related products. I am orginally from Madison, WI and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin.
Christopher Colwell | Zurich NA
I am a large account casualty underwriter at Zurich. I attended Illinois State University. I enjoy anything fun.
Courtney G Conway | Arch Re Facultative
Currently Underwriting Director at Arch Re Fac handling Property and other 1st party facultative risks. Born and raised in Chicago and a 2005 graduate of Fordham University. 7 years in the reinsurance industry, beginning at Kemper in ’02, moving to Arch Ins’s Ceded Re Dept. in ’04. Has handled outward reins. for Arch Ins., Arch's Lloyd's Syndicate #2012 and Arch Re for a variety of lines of business, based out of New York, Bermuda and, most recently, for 2 years out of London.
Mark Coyle | Zurich NA
I am a middle market property and casualty underwriter and I am pursuing my CPCU designation. Before I joined Zurich, I was an information systems analyst with Aon Risk Management. I have a Master’s degree from DePaul in Information Systems and a Bachelor’s degree from the Katie Insurance School at ISU, where I majored in Insurance and Finance with a minor in Information Systems. I am happily married and living in Aurora. I enjoy sports and social gatherings.
Will Cromley | GE
I am a property and casualty underwriter. I grew up on a farm near Savannah, Georgia, and attended the University of Georgia. I graduated in 2003 with a degree in Risk Management and Insurance. I joined GE Insurance Solutions in 2004 as part of the Insurance Leadership Development Program – a two year training program – in Kansas City. I moved to Chicago in 2005 to work with GE’s North America Casualty Facultative Reinsurance team as an underwriter. I enjoy tennis, photography, hiking, camping, backpacking and scuba diving.
Erin Cruz | Marsh USA
I interned in Multilines at Marsh and graduated in May, 2007. I now work in International/Property at Marsh.
Ben Davis | Carvill
I am a property and casualty account manager for Carvill America, a reinsurance broker. I spent two years working in London with experience with Lloyd’s. I graduated from ASU with a degree in Business/Economics.
Amy Dejarme | Hub International
I am a property and casualty broker. I graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management and Insurance in 2004. As an undergraduate, I interned with a claims TPA, an insurance brokerage and a risk manager. After graduation, I worked in corporate risk management before moving to Chicago to become a broker. I welcome new experiences and ideas and am thrilled to be in such a vibrant city. I enjoy travel, music, live entertainment, reading, good food and drink, jogging, weight lifting, rock climbing, skiing, flag football and meeting new people.
Lauren Dippel | Aon Risk Services
I have been a broker with Aon since 2005. I've recently transferred to the Chicago office from St. Louis. This move has also meant a switch for me from Domestic Property & Casualty to Foreign Property & Casualty.
Kathryn DuMoulin | Lloyd's Illinois
I am a native Oak Park-er who graduated from Tulane University with a BA in 2003 and Dominican University in River Forest with a Master in Library Science in 2007. I have been with Lloyd's since 2006 as a compliance analyst and thoroughly enjoy it. My other interests include reading, cooking, and wine.
Zach Farnsworth | General Star
I have been at General Star for six months and really enjoy the work atmosphere and people here. I previously underwrote surety bonds for First Sealord Surety for a year and half. I live in Logan Square by Western and Diversey. I enjoy working out and cooking.
Christa Ferris | AIG
I am the Regional Underwriting Manager for our Worldsource Domestic Casualty division. We write GL, Auto and Workers Comp for Global corporations. I have been at AIG since 1999 in various divisions. I started my career at Zurich in 1996 after graduating from Illinois Wesleyan with Risk Management and Mathematics degrees. I have earned my ARM, AU and AIS designations. I enjoy running, biking, traveling, music, tennis, golf, snow-skiing and hanging out with my friends and my two dogs.
Michael Foreman, CFP, CEBS, CRPC | Gameplan Retirement/Lincoln Financial Advisors
I'm a financial advisor providing personal financial planning, employee benefits and investments. I two kids - both under four years old.
Sal Galati | AmWINS Brokerage of Illinois
I graduated from the University of Illinois and started with Liberty Mutual Property in Chicago as a Property Underwriter. I left Chicago for a few years to take a position with Liberty in San Francisco. SF is an amazing place, but nothing beats sweet home Chicago. I recently joined AmWINS as a wholesale property broker. My intrests are snowboarding, foosball, the Cubs and Da Bears.
Matthew Gervin | Travis-Pedersen & Associates
I am a professional liability broker. I am active in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago and the Chicago chapter of ASU Alumni.
Dirk Glass | Advanced Insurance Partners
I spent nine years at Aon, before forming Advanced Insurance Partners - an "all lines" agency in Wheaton.
Drew Graves | Grevity
I graduated from Miami University in 2003 and lived in Redondo Beach, California, working for Intuit for three years. I moved to Chicago in 2006 to work fro Grevity, which handles HR outsourcing for small businesses and is closely tied to the insurance community. I enjoy softball, basketball, golf, football and baseball.
Justin Griffith | CRC Insurance Services
I am a property and casualty broker. I am originally from Hueytown, Alabama, and attended Troy University, where I studied Risk Management and Insurance. At Troy, I was a NAPSLO intern, an intern at Lloyd’s, and I did a summer internship with a mid-sized Alabama agency. After graduation in 2004, I began my insurance career with CRC in Chicago, where I work for the Herbal Team of the Casualty Department. I enjoy playing and listening to music, volleyball, canoeing, spending time with friends, reading and theatre.
Carrie Gustafson | The Hartford/Specialty Risk Services
I am a Risk Management Information Systems Consultant for The Hartford. I grew up in Minneapolis and attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison, before transferring to Georgia State University in Atlanta, where I graduated with a Risk Management and Finance double major. During my senior year, I interned at Marsh in the CS STARS risk management information systems department, which led to a full time offer in the Marsh Graduate Training Program. I worked with Marsh CS STARS for a year and a half before moving to Chicago to join The Hartford. I enjoy running, inline skating, tennis, karate and nightlife.
Chuck Hamman | Arthur J Gallagher
I found myself in insurance right after college because I liked the idea that clients stick with you after the sale. Three years later, I'm still here and I've met a ton of really great people. I love the outdoors and drinking... or any combination of the two
John Harford | AVRECO
I have been a Property broker at AVRECO since March, 2007. I have worked in the insurance industry for seven years as both an underwriter and broker. I enjoy sailing and travel.
Carolyn Hassett | Risk Placement Services
I am a wholesale broker at Risk Placement Services. I attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison. I enjoy golf, volleyball, softball, travel and art.
John Hecht | Lemme Insurance Group
I am a professional liability broker.
Bryan Holmgren | Aon
I am a property and casualty broker. I graduated from the University of Illinois in 2003 with a major in Business Economics. I started with Aon right out of college and have been an aviation syndicator for about three years. I enjoy concerts, golf, Cubs games and hanging out with my dog.
Penelope Hopper | Brokers' Risk Placement Service
I am Senior Counsel for Business and Corporate Services at Brokers' Risk Placement Service, where I provide corporate business counsel and claims counsel on all of the alternative risk products provided by the company. I have extensive experience as an insurance coverage litigation and claims monitoring attorney for both domestic and London clients, with a specialty in domestic and foreign professional liability lines, including EPL and D&O insurance.
My past professional experience includes an eight-week secondment in London with the Atrium Syndicate of Lloyd's, providing counsel to the claims department at the Syndicate on behalf of the Wilson, Elser firm. My work in London included claims management, legal advices regarding claims liability and coverage, and drafting policy language for professional liability products.
Before Wilson, Elser, I was employed by Mandell Menkes, also working on professional liability claims oversight for domestic and London carriers. My career before law school included two years as a professional news reporter and anchor for the ABC affiliate KMIZ-TV in Columbia, Missouri.
I’m an active member of PLUS, the Professional Liability Underwriters Society. My interests include reading, attempting to stay on top of internet technology developments, networking with friends and colleagues, studying French, fitness, dabbling in golf, shopping and cats.
Meredith Jones | Baytree Finance Company
I was a broker for several years, most recently in the Casualty Risk Management group for Marsh Chicago. I now work for Baytree Finance Company as the midwest Relationship Coordinator. I work with brokers and wholesalers with premium financing and banking solutions for their clients.
Holly Jurek | York Claims Service
I am Director of Sales for York Claims Service, with 16 years of insurance experience – primarily in claims handling and management. I enjoy travel, health and fitness, and 5k runs.
Joseph Kalesz | TS Chadwick
I am a property and casualty broker. I was born at an early age, matured early and wandered into the insurance industry, where I have had challenging positions in engineering, underwriting, marketing, management and brokering. I enjoy golf.
Clark Kays | Aon Risk Services
I’ve been with Aon for three years, providing professional services to clients throughout North America. I serve approximately 35 clients, including airlines, domestic and military products manufacturers and distributors, corporate aviation clients (industrial aid), and healthcare networks. I have the ARM designation and I’m a CPCU candidate. I am an avid skier, bowler and amateur musician.
Ronald Keller | Advanced E&S Insurance Underwriters
I have been with Advanced E&S for over 10 years, where I am a Senior Underwriter responsible for various London authorities writing commercial package and monoline property or liability accounts. I was born and raised in the Chicago area and currently live downtown in River North. I enjoy travelling, movies, theater and all the city has to offer.
Drew Kelly | Alexander J Wayne & Associates
I started with AJW in 2003 and I focus on the marketing of professional liability, directors and officers liability, employment practices and casualty risks. I earned my Registered Professional Liability Underwriter designation (RPLU) in 2007. I enjoy golf, running and Xbox.
Ryan King | Marsh USA
I interned at Marsh in Detroit in the Casualty Depeartment in the summer of 2006. After graduating from MSU in May, 2007 with a degree in Finance I joined the Marsh Property Department in Chicago.
Suzanne King | National Specialty Underwriters
I graduated from Kean University in 2003 with a degree in Psychology. I moved to Chicago in April 2006 from central New Jersey. I currently work as an Account Manager for National Specialty Underwriters. I enjoy yoga, swimming, spinning and running.
Kinnier Lastimosa | Sedgwick Detert Moran & Arnold LLP
I have been practicing as an insurance coverage attorney at Sedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold LLP since I graduated from Washington University School of Law in 2002. My practice focuses on D&O insurance, professional liability insurance and reinsurance matters. I also have experience in international arbitrations regarding CGL coverage. I enjoy travel, photography, cinema, cooking and running.
Alan Lewis | Genesis
I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. I have been an insurance professional ever since I graduated from Case Western Reserve University.
Alexander Lopez | AIG
I'm a native of Aurora, Illinois. I graduated from the University of Illinois in 2006 and have been working at AIG since then. I enjoy movies, golf, hockey and biking.
Mike Ludy | Arlington Roe
I'm 25 years old. I graduated from the Katie School of Insurance at Illinois State University. I work as a Casualty Specialist Wholesale Broker for the Illinois office of Arlington Roe. I'm eager to gain more knowledge about the specialized insurance industry and I'm studying for the ASLI designation. I'm active in sports and enjoy court/sand volleyball, mountain biking, longboarding and snowboarding.
Tanja Maffei | Marsh USA
I'm a VP in the Marsh USA Chicago Risk Management Property and International team. My expertise is in international property and liability insurance. I received a Master in International Management from Thunderbird (Garvin School of International Management) in Arizona and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing and in French from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. Before joining Marsh USA, I worked with CNA’s global department in Chicago, and Swiss Life (a Swiss global life/accident insurer) in Paris and Brussels. I enjoy the challenge that international insurance represents and have had frequent opportunities to present seminars on this topic at CNA, Marsh and TMAC’s Windy City conference for treasurers and financial executives. I was born in Milan, Italy.
Albert Margis | Zurich NA
I am a large account casualty underwriter for Zurich Global Corporate. I graduated from the Katie School of Insurance at ISU in 2003 and joined Zurich in Febuary, 2004.
Rebecca Martin | Gen Re
I graduated Illinois State in 2001 with a Marketing major and a Communications minor. I have been at Gen Re for almost six years and enjoy the atmosphere and people I work with. I enjoy running, biking, triathlons and traveling.
Jason McDaniels | AmWINS Brokerage of Illinois
I graduated from the University of Kansas in 2001. I worked for Lockton Insurance Brokers in LA from 2001 to 2003 and then I worked at Swett & Crawford from 2003 to 2007. I moved in Chicago in the summer of 2007 and joined AmWINS.
Jeanne McGrath | First Nonprofit Insurance Company
I am an underwriter at First Nonprofit, and am working toward my CPCU certification. I joined First Nonprofit five years ago as the workers’ compensation analyst. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science from Purdue and I am originally from Phoenix.
Michael McGrory | Madsen, Farkas & Powen
I'm a native Chicagoan attorney focusing on defending against negligence, product liability, and civil rights actions. I represent local and international clients in all industries, but have particular experience in the aviation industry. I am an active member of the Chicago Bar Association, as well as a Commissioner for the Village of Homewood Fire and Police Commission.
Hailey Merlin | Navigators Management Company
I have worked at Navigators since July 2008. Before that I attended the University of Colorado. I enjoy skiing, hiking, soccer and traveling.
Sarah Meyerhoff | ACE USA
I am new to the insurance industry. I graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago in May 2008 and started working for ACE in June.
Andrew Murnieks | Brit Insurance USA
I graduated from the University of Exeter in July 2005 with a BA Hons in Business Economics. I then joined Brit's graduate programme in October 2005. After a short period in the Claims department, I joined Brit's Underwriting team with the US Property and International department. I became an Underwriter on a Brit led US Property and Casualty Package programme placed in the Lloyd's market in 2008. The Package is predominately aimed at US municipalities, educational and religious institutions. Coverage under the Package includes property, general and auto liability, errors and omissions, worker's compensation and crime, as well as excess aggregate protection. In July 2009, the Package product moved from London to be written out of Brit’s new, Chicago based, MGA (Brit Insurance Services Inc.), as a result I also moved in order facilitate the underwriting of the product.
Sarah Musotto | Risk Placement Services
I have been at RPS for 6 years, working as a casualty broker for the last five years. I grew up in Oak Lawn and now live in the west Loop. I enjoy traveling, exercising and socializing with friends.
Tim Nessner | ProAccess LLC
I grew up on the southside of Chicago. I attended Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama where I earned an undergraduate degree in Public Relations and Political Science in 2000. I entered the insurance world in 2004. I am now producing for and managing our Midwest LPL MGA for small law firms.
Nick Nudo | XL Re
I graduated from Illinois State University in 2000. I am now a casualty facultative underwriter at XL Re.
James Nygaard | Lloyd’s Illinois
I have been with Lloyd’s for 24 years, working in policy processing, claims and IT. I enjoy golf and bowling.
Joseph Odice | International Captive Alliance Group, LLC
I am a national consultant and broker in the development of high performance captives, pools and affinity groups for association, institutional and governmental clients. I am the CEO of International Captive Alliance Group, LLC and have had a strong client bond for over thirty years with accounts that pioneered the development of alternative market programs. I enjoy travel, golf and spending time with my family.
Meghan O'Halleran | Arch Re Facultative
I am an underwriting director at Arch Re Fac having transferred from our Boston office to Chicago in January 2010. I am originally from Chicago and graduated from Boston College.
Micah O'Kray | Unitrin Direct
I have been in an insurance professional role for the last three and a half years. Currently I hold the Product Manager title at a company operating in the direct-to-consumer space.
Judd O'Neal | Colemont Insurance Brokers
I am a broker at Colemont. I just moved to Chicago from St. Louis, where I worked for Lockton on the retail side.
Jody Oster | Geneva Risk Services
I have been involved in the insurance industry since 2001. I am currently brokering casualty business for Geneva Risk Services. Prior to that, I was a broker at AVRECO. I enjoy running, hiking, biking, water sports and reading.
Marika Panagoulias | Liberty Mutual
I was born and raised in Chicago, with a brief stint in Madison, WI where I went to college. I have been with Liberty Mutual Property for a year and a half now as a property underwriter.
Marta Pilch | Chubb Group
I graduated from Loyola in December 2006. Before joining Chubb, I worked at Lockton in the Financial Lines department. I enjoy outdoor activities, reading and exploring new bars and restaurants.
Joseph Pizza | Swiss Re
I am a facultative underwriter. I am originally from Philadelphia, and lived in Kansas City before moving to Chicago. I enjoy golf, traveling and networking with other industry professionals.
Nick Pozzebon | DirectFac
A Southern California native and graduate of Arizona State University Business/Economics, I made my way to Chicago as a Wholesale Banker with IndyMac Bank. In December of 2007, I retained an underwriting position at DirectFac, Inc., a facultative property reinsurer and coverholder of Lloyds of London. I enjoy baseball and golf.
Ashley Racette | Marsh USA
I graduated from the University of Georgia in 2007. I moved to Chicago after graduation to work for Marsh in the Property Department as a Risk Analyst. So far love Chicago, despite the cold harsh winters.
Erica Rangel | CRC Insurance Services
I graduated from Saint Mary's College with a BBA in Finance and Marketing. I joined CRC in June 2006 and work in the Professional Liability department.
Julie Rankin | Marsh USA
I am a policy analyst at Marsh, and am licensed in P&C and L&H. I began in the industry by selling personal lines, then worked my way up to being a client representative at Aon. My next goal is to become a team leader. While I enjoy the excitement of client-facing positions, I find a have particular skill at the niche of policy analysis, but I like to keep my options open. I enjoy music, singing, songwriting – I’m lead singer in a band – wine tasting, trying new restaurants, sports – both watching and playing – and exercise.
Mark Rector | Lloyd's Illinois
I am the North American Project Manager for Lloyd's. I develop strategies for process reform, prepare marketing materials and presentations, assist with broker relations, and facilitate the ALB. My interests include dancing Argentine tango, reading history, playing the ukulele and fencing - and I am the author of three books on European swordsmanship. My wife, Victoria, and I live in Logan Square.
Julia Reitz | Risk Placement Services
I graduated from the University of Miami in Ohio in 2005 with a degree in Business and Statistics. Soon afterwards, I began my insurance career with RPS as a broker in the Property Division. I enjoy traveling, the White Sox and hanging out with my friends.
Angela Renik | Marsh USA
I am a Vice President at Marsh and head up an Operations unit of 110 people. I am the Chicago Site Leader for the Policy Management Group. I have been in insurance for about 22 years and I have a background in all lines of business, with a specialty in medical malpractice insurance. I have done insurance sales, service, underwriting, sales management and operations. I have a BA in Psychology and an MBA in Management. I love sports and music. I play softball in the summer and regularly attend professional hockey, baseball and basketball games. I play guitar in a band, write music and occasionally sing lead. I live in Park Ridge.
Chris Rigdon | CD Rigdon & Associates
I started my own insurance agency in 2006. Before that, I worked at HUB International. I am a graduate of the University of Georgia and I enjoy playing golf.
Rich Rivera | The Hartford
I am a property and casualty broker. Before joining The Hartford, I worked for Gallagher and HUB International. I enjoy water sports.
Carrie Roberts | Hull & Company
I recently started at Hull & Company in Chicago as a casualty broker. My experience includes wholesale, retail and personal lines underwriting. I enjoy travel, reading and music.
Cate Rooney | Colony Insurance, a member of Argo Group US
I graduated in 2005 with an economics degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and started in insurance with the Fireman's Fund Associate program, class of 2006. After six months of travel and training, I chose Professional Liability as my insurance home. I'm with Colony Group now, writing insurance agents and real estate-related risks. I grew up in Mokena and now live in Lincoln Park. I enjoy the Cubs, travel, movies, baking, reading, yoga and North Avenue beach volleyball.
David Rosko | Lockton Companies
I graduated from Marquette in 2005 with an Economics degree. I joined Lockton out of college and I live in Lincoln Park.
Kathy Rossi | General Star
I am a professional liability underwriter, working at General Star for 11 years. Before I took up underwriting, I was an Operations Manager for policy and endorsement issuance for the Excess, Primary and Professional Departments. I enjoy scuba diving, landscape architecture, long walks on the beach and ping pong.
Shaun Safi | Lexington
I received a degree in Finance from NIU. I have worked for Lexington as an underwriter since July 2007. I graduated from AIG's Professional Associate program in July 2008.
Arisarah Sethanant | Marsh USA
I worked at Marsh Los Angeles for five years in Property and International Casualty. I moved to Chicago in August, 2007 and now mainly work on International. I enjoy wine tasting, traveling and sports.
Sean Schaefer | General Star Managment Company
Graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee in 2008 with a bachelors degree in Finance, Marketing and Real Estate and have been apart of the Casualty team at General Star for almost 2 years. Enjoy sports, traveling and Working out.
Sylvia Schafer | Proplacements, Inc.
I have been in the Staffing Industry since 1994, with a focus on Insurance beginning in 1997. My goal is to provide the highest level of customer service and satisfaction when it comes to building your team. I would like to be the first name that comes to mind when your company is in need of top insurance talent.
Matthew Sopchyk | Aon
I joined Aon in 2004 as an Aviation Insurance Specialist, concentrating mainly on general aviation, which includes corporate aircraft fleets and complex aircraft products placements. I graduated from Illinois State in 2004 with a BS in Marketing and Economics. I enjoy water skiing, snowmobiling, golf and traveling.
Jason Southard | Aon
I have been with Aon for six years. I broker professional liability for large accounting firms. Before I moved to Chicago, I worked in the Aon Detroit office, doing retail brokering for large automotive clients. I have a BS in Finance. I enjoy socializing with friends, watching sports, going to concerts, and playing golf and soccer.
Lindsay Spoerl | General Star
I graduated from the University of Michigan in 2003 with a degree in Economics. My insurance career began with General Star in 2004, where I am a professional liability underwriter.
Garrett Taliaferro | CRC Insurance Services
I am a broker in the Casualty Department at CRC, specializing in Nutraceutical/Life Science business. I am originally from Virginia. I moved to Chicago about six years ago and began my insurance career with Aon, working in medical professional liability. I enjoy rugby, tennis, softball, soccer, football, going to Cubs games and hanging out with friends.
Elham Abdishi Tallackson | Lloyd's Illinois
I am the Assistant Manager for Broker Relations at Lloyd’s Illinois, and I'm responsible for broker relationship and customer service management, broker education, and developing strategies to streamline processing for Lloyd’s in Illinois.
Before joining Lloyd’s, I worked for six years at Marsh USA, specializing in Accounting and Regulatory Compliance. I also have experience in the financial sector working for Chicago-based securities and futures trading firms.
I enjoy working to make the City of Chicago and Lloyd’s Illinois greener. I volunteer at the Chicago Dept of Environment and I'm a member of the U.S. Green Building Council. I'm a graduate of DePaul University, a native of the Beverly area of Chicago, and I live in Logan Square.
Doug Thompson | Everest Re
I am a direct casualty facultative reinsurance underwriter. I enjoy soccer and travel.
Shawn Thompson | Everest Re
I am a Property Facultative Underwriter for Everest Re in Chicago. Previously, I was an Inland Marine/Property Underwriter at Fireman’s Fund and a Commercial Property Underwriter at GE-IRI. I attended Lake Forest College and graduated with a degree in Psychology. I live in Chicago and enjoy biking, skiing, golf, Cubs & Bears games, and exploring the city with my wife.
Emily Truesdell | Aon Risk Services
I am a property and casualty broker with Aon. I graduated from the University of Iowa in 1997 and moved to Chicago in 1998. I love to travel internationally. I play league pool and volunteer once a week to tutor students from Cabrini Green. I live in Lincoln Park.
Olesia Tyschenko | Swiss Re
I am a casualty facultative underwriter. I was born and raised in Talas, Kyrgyzstan. I have a BSBA in Finance and Insurance from Drake University and completed the Insurance Leadership Development Program with GE Insurance Solutions. I received my ARe certification from the Insurance Institute of America in 2006. I enjoy dancing and foreign literature, culture and languages. I speak fluent Russian, and aspire to learn Spanish and German.
Lisa Uehara | CNA Insurance
I am a small business marketing representative, responsible for premium production growth of CNA’s downtown and south suburban small business agencies. I graduated from the University of Illinois in 2003 with a degree in Finance and a minor in Spanish. I was hired into the CNA Underwriting Trainee program and worked in P&C middle markets until 2005. I am working on my MBA at DePaul. I enjoy sports, running, skiing and travel.
Maria Valencia
I graduated from the University of Illinois. I started in insurance with Liberty Mutual as a property underwriter.
Ben Von Obstfelder
I am a property and casualty broker. I was born in Beloit, Wisconsin, and attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison, graduating with a BA in Management. I enjoy sports, networking, the social scene, reading and writing. I live in Lincoln Park.
Michael Vurnakes | Aon Risk Services
I am a Marine Syndicator for Aon. I attended the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, majoring in Finance and Marketing, and graduated with a BA degree. I worked as a personal lines underwriter after college for a couple of years and then worked as an account executive with Legion Insurance Company for a few more years, before joining Aon, where I began as a relationship manager. I enjoy sports, fitness and reading.
Justin Walker | Fireman's Fund Insurance Company
I have worked at Fireman's Fund for about two years, since I graduated college. I earned a BA in Marketing from the Univerty of Arizona in 2005, along with a minor in Figure Drawing/Art. I enjoy golf, art, basketball and reading.
Corrie Wall| Kelly & Elliott, Ltd.
Attended Providence Catholic High School and graduated in 2004. Graduated from Marquette University with a bachelors in Marketing and a minor in Spanish. Worked for Sidley Austin in the marketing department before joining Kelly & Elliot, Ltd.
Julie Waryjas | Aon Risk Services
I am a Relationship Specialist in the large accounts sector. I started in insurance as a summer associate for Corporate Risk Management at the Walt Disney Company. I spent five and a half years at Marsh Chicago in various positions, from financial analyst for sales to compliance to casualty client advisory. I have been with Aon since 2006. I enjoy volleyball – indoor and beach, charity fundraising, biking and dancing.
Andrea Watkins | Colemont Insurance Brokers
I started in insurance at National Interstate Insurance Company in Richfield, Ohio, working as a marketer for bus and trucking accounts - primary liability. I moved to Chicago in 2004 to work as a broker for Tim Larocca, marketing excess liability transportation deals at Colemont. I enjoy sports, reading and traveling.
Dan Whitlow | Marsh USA
I have been employed at Marsh since the summer of 2007, after graduating from Denison University. I'm originally from Arizona.
J Winston Wilcox | Brokers' Risk Placement Service
I am a D&O and Professional Liability Underwriter. I recently completed my CPCU designation. I have a BA from Tulane and an MBA from Loyola. I like golf, basketball, traveling and history. I reside in downtown Chicago.
Beth Zande | Arthur J Gallagher
I am originally from Glenview, Illinois and I'm 22 years old. I graduated from Miami University in May, 2007. I majored in finance with a minor in Spanish. I currently work in the Risk Management Division of AJG on the BP Amoco program. I enjoy cooking, reading, running and movies.
Laura Zaroski | Donohue Brown Mathewson & Smyth
I specialize in handling professional liability coverage and claims.
