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Adelle Gruber

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Chika Austin

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Ben Fisk

Development Underwriter

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Adelle Gruber is class underwriter for global cyber, privacy and technology and been underwriting technology E&O and cyber insurance in the Lloyd’s and London market since 2007. Her experience is in developing cyber products, including blended PI and cyber wordings for technology, media and miscellaneous professions as well as developing business strategy, pricing, governance and distribution channels. Her team is committed to working closely with partners to deliver best-in-class solutions to clients.

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Chika Austin’s experience with regional brokers and cyber claims has given her insights into brokers’ and clients’ nuanced needs, which she believes complements her underwriting approach by bringing a well-rounded, claims-informed perspective. Brit’s culture of agility and innovation and its commitment to empowering underwriters to underwrite effectively resonates with her, as does her collaborative, solution-oriented approach – an ethos she values.

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Chika Austin

Ben Fisk’s six years in the London market underwriting a mix of cyber and professional Indemnity have given him practical insight into brokers’ and clients’ nuanced needs, which complements his underwriting approach by bringing a well‑rounded, solution‑driven perspective rooted in strong broker relationships. Brit Insurance’s longstanding market experience – and its adaptability in responding to evolving client risks – resonates with him, as does its track record of collaborating with brokers to shape pragmatic, tailored solutions that deliver the right outcomes for clients.

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Robert C. Johnson III

Executive Vice President of Commercial Binding Property and Casualty

Robert C. Johnson III is a board member and executive vice president of the commercial lines division at Johnson & Johnson (J&J). He began his career at J&J in 2015 after internships with Nautilus Insurance Company, Markel Specialty, and Lloyd’s of London, bringing broad market insight to the family business. Johnson has been instrumental in expanding J&J’s commercial footprint across multiple states and has led key initiatives in product development and underwriting that have supported strong, consistent growth. He also serves on the Munich Re Advisory Board, contributing to strategic planning and market development. Born and raised in Charleston, Johnson graduated from the College of Charleston with a degree in business administration. He and his wife, Anne Darby – his high school sweetheart – have three children and enjoy spending time together outdoors, especially fishing, hunting, and boating.

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Robert C. Johnson III

Peter Burrous

Chief Marketing Officer

Peter Burrous is chief marketing officer at Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and has been with the company for more than two decades. After graduating from the University of Virginia in 1981, he spent 20 years at The Coca-Cola Company in a variety of sales and marketing roles, building a deep understanding of brand, distribution, and customer relationships. Burrous joined J&J in 2003 to create and lead an industry-leading sales and marketing team. Today, he and his team oversee agency partnerships and J&J’s overall sales and marketing strategy. A member of the Trident United Way Tocqueville Society, Burrous lives in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, with his wife, Catherine. They have four children – Peter, Bradford, Leslie, and Web – and three grandchildren. In his free time, Burrous enjoys flying, traveling, boating, and skiing.

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Every business is a technology business, so every business needs cyber insurance. With over 20 years of cyber expertise, Brit Insurance provides cover designed specifically for small businesses, informed by experience supporting companies from start-ups to global enterprises. C360: simplicity for SMEs Any one claim: full policy limits are available an unlimited number of times during the policy period Zero retention: emergency services and computer forensics are provided to solve every security breach CPR: flexibility for SMEs Three individual limits: incident response, notification services and insurance protection Ability to redeploy the insurance protection limit if required Brit’s cyber policies include: Data restoration: regaining access to data 24-hour emergency services, also available via Brit’s Cyber app Legal support to guide business recovery from an incident Business interruption: helps cover payroll, essential running expenses and loss of business earnings Instant access to Brit services from the moment a policy is bound Risk management support including an outside-in security scan, one-to-one CISO experts on hand and an extensive training platform An expert claims team experienced in the most complex cyber incidents No policy fees applied Access Brit via API or quote a bind in under a minute via its portal with a simple submission flow and bulk risk upload for efficient cross-sell. Get in touch to find out more.

“Monarch E&S has the products, talent, expertise, and reputation to get deals done with our strategic partners and clients, which is essentially table stakes”

Yiana Stavrakis, Monarch E&S Insurance Services

Steven E. Craig

Chief Financial Officer

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Christopher Welty

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Steven E. Craig is the chief financial officer of Johnson & Johnson, bringing a strong blend of financial and legal expertise to the leadership team. He earned his BS in finance from Clemson University in 1988, his JD from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1993, and his LLM in taxation from New York University School of Law in 1995. After practicing tax law for 15 years, Craig joined J&J as CFO in 2010. He lives in Charleston with his wife, Molly, and their three children – Craig, Macy, and Michael. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, traveling, hunting, boating, and spending time outdoors.

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Nealy Farshadi is instrumental in helping strengthen and grow Brown & Riding’s (B&R) client relationships. She maintains and improves quality procedures, oversees B&R’s ISO certification, and manages the firm’s client feedback program. Her contributions enable the executive management team to act on client input effectively. As a result, B&R’s client feedback scores greatly exceed the average and continue to improve each year. Farshadi also supports and furthers the growth of B&R and its employees by contributing to professional development within the organization and being a resource to staff.

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Nealy Farshadi

Christopher Welty is dedicated to aligning employees with Brown & Riding (B&R)’s vision and values, fostering mutual growth for all. During his tenure, B&R has more than quadrupled in size. He has helped successfully integrate the company through two mergers and has been a strong advocate for many of the company’s important benefit plan enhancements and development programs. He excels at collaboration and has been a key contributor in establishing and promoting the company’s culture and offering programs and opportunities to help employees build a rewarding career. Welty joined B&R in 2007 as an HR assistant. His dedication and talent earned swift advancement, culminating in his appointment as the firm’s chief human resources officer in 2019.

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Christopher Welty

Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.

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maintaining an in-house team of more than 20 programmers to facilitate fast improvements direct bill options to streamline the payment process for the agent and the insured providing IVANS policy downloads that enable up to 30 percent labor savings to independent agencies delivering online capabilities including rating, policy documents, payments, and claims reporting

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“We will continue to strengthen our service proposition and customer experience as a key differentiator, as we build on the momentum we have achieved to date across multiple business lines and territories,” says McLean. “Our im is to continue to grow our market relevance and strengthen our partnerships with our strategic brokers as we expand our leadership position in key sectors. “We will also continue to invest in talent. We are committed to drawing from the broadest pools of talent, and to creating an environment that attracts and retains stellar employees. We recognise the importance of building teams that are diverse, collaborative, and innovative and are dedicated to cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture in which all our employees can thrive.”

Monarch’s sister company, Capitol Special Risks, is now part of the Monarch umbrella to provide retail broker customers with expertise and markets in the professional, management, and cyber liability space. “I am very proud of our young and dynamic leadership team,” says Derek Borisoff, chief executive officer of Monarch E&S. “Stefanie McLeod, vice president of personal lines, and Devon Borisoff, vice president of commercial lines, are led by Yiana Stavrakis, our very capable president. All three are known standouts in our industry who lead by example in both work ethic and desire to solve problems. Our firm’s outstanding performance is a result of their positive communications with our people, superb carrier relationships, and proactive management style.” As a full-service MGA and wholesale brokerage, Monarch gives retail insurance brokers access to many different lines of business through its commercial lines, personal lines, professional lines, transportation, mining/energy, CAT property, earthquake, and flood departments. “Monarch E&S has the products, talent, expertise, and reputation to get deals done with our strategic partners and clients, which is essentially table stakes,” says Yiana Stavrakis, president at Monarch E&S. “How do we go above and beyond? We aim to work on every deal, regardless of size, as if it were our personal account and provide our retail brokers with problem-solving competencies to handle hard-to-place risks. Most competitors do not provide the same level of service for smaller brokers and risks as they do for larger ones. Monarch thrives when it comes to providing solutions for small to mid-market risks.”

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Furthermore, talent acquisition and retention pose a significant challenge and are at the forefront of most business leaders’ minds during this unique time. The insurance industry has been aware for years of a looming talent shortage caused by the Baby Boomer generation’s retirement and is now experiencing a war for talent. “Monarch has been able to overcome this talent acquisition challenge by staying true to who we are, a family environment with national resources, which is something we will continue to encourage and promote,” says Stavrakis. “When working for a team like ours, you are not another cog in the wheel but have the opportunity to make your mark and grow with us as we build out Monarch 2.0.” Monarch E&S Insurance Services is licensed in every state and is continuously finding ways to enhance its team, client, and carrier partner experiences. Get ready for the royal treatment as Monarch 2.0 expands digitally.

“I am very proud of our young and dynamic leadership team. Our firm’s outstanding performance is a result of their positive communications with our people, superb carrier relationships, and proactive management style”

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