Experience

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  Tuckerman Underwriting

  • New York City Metropolitan Area

  • Managing Partner

    • May 2021 - Present
    • New York City Metropolitan Area

    Tuckerman Underwriting is a team of experienced underwriters bringing unique solutions to insurance. With working experience both in the US and London markets, the team is constantly striving to challenge the norms and disrupt the industry with their diligence and creativity.Tuckerman is proudly offering primary and excess Professional Liability Insurance for the following lines:• Miscellaneous Professional Liability (MPL)• Insurance Agents and Brokers Professional Liability (IAB)• Architects and Engineers Professional Liability (A&E)

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  [redacted]

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Executive Vice President

    • Sep 2016 - Apr 2021
    • Greater New York City Area

    Various roles at a VC-backed cybersecurity company with $60m of total raised funding - Head of Insurance, Head of Finance and Special Projects.[redacted] delivers organizations of all sizes layered defense and orchestrated response through a packaged suite of security technologies and services designed to address the full spectrum of cybersecurity needs. Its platform provides its customers with continual awareness of their security posture at all times and what actions [redacted] is taking to keep them safe. If an attack does occur, [redacted]’s unparalleled pursuit capabilities enable the team to hold attackers accountable and disrupt their operations.

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  ARK SYNDICATE MANAGEMENT LIMITED

  • Vice President

    • Sep 2011 - Sep 2016

    Manage new and existing relationships with Managing General Agents/Coverholders to develop and negotiate insurance programs.Analyze business plans in various Class of Business (including, but not limited to Lawyers Professional Liability, Miscellaneous Professional Liability, Management Liability, Architects & Engineers, Real Estate E&O etc).Managed Ark Pro, LLC by handling all matters concerning Operations, Payroll, Finance, and Tax.

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  Travelers

  • Account Executive

    • Aug 2010 - Jul 2011

    Responsible for profitably underwriting various products including Directors and Officers Liability, Employment Practice Liability, Fiduciary Liability, Crime, Kidnap & Ransom, and Cyber Liability.Appointed as Subject Matter Expert for Cyber Liability for the Public Company Liability Group in New York City.Underwrote new/renewal business through analysis of insured’s 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Proxy, and analyst reports. Gained full understanding of insured’s loss history, and historical news to quantify risk and determine the appropriate limits, retention, and premium to create a profitable portfolio of business.Participated in “investor style” client meetings typically involving CEO, CFO, General Counsel, and Risk Manager of insured firms to gain a better understanding of the insured’s risk.

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  The Navigators Group, Inc.

  • Underwriting Manager

    • Oct 2008 - May 2010

    Developed sustainable Directors and Officers Liability and Professional Liability portfolio of business.Developed relations with new and existing wholesale/retail brokers through marketing calls and broker negotiations.Forecasted and set targets/goals for premium growth on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.Contributed to the development of new and existing product lines – Lawyer’s Professional Liability, Employed Lawyer’s Professional Liability, Accountant’s Professional Liability, Insurance Agent’s/Broker’s Professional Liability.Oversaw technical assistants for timely binding, billing, and policy issuance.

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  Navigators / Lloyds of London Syndicate 1221

  • London

  • Underwriter

    • Mar 2006 - Oct 2008
    • London

    Produced and consolidated London Professional Liability book of business by assessing US and international Professional Liability and Directors and Officers.Conducted weekly conference calls with New York office managers to maintain quality assurance of products.Appointed member of Syndicate 1221 Risk Management Committee advising to the Board on internal controls and appropriate standards for the risk management of the company.Member of the Lloyd’s Market Association representing the underwriting community to ensure a flow of profitable business into the market, maintain capital flexibility, and to reduce cost of business.

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  The Navigators Group, Inc.

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Underwriter

    • Jul 2003 - Mar 2006
    • Greater New York City Area

    Contributed to the start-up of the E&O Group by profitably underwriting Lawyer’s Professional Liability and Miscellaneous Professional Liability.Conducted annual project at Lloyds of London and underwrote approximately 2,000 United Kingdom solicitors to reach the objective $5 million in revenues.