Headquarters:

16501 Ventura Blvd., Suite 200, Encino, CA 91436

Year founded:

1974

Number of employees:

330+

Phone:

(818) 382 2030

Email:

dkhoury@tmhcc.com

Website:

tmhcc.com/pro

LinkedIn:

linkedin.com/company/tmhcc-cyber-and-professional-lines-group

“Having four insurance designations, and the wealth of knowledge that comes with it, enables me to better counsel customers regarding the importance of having the appropriate insurance coverage”

Saray Uribe, CharSan Insurance & Consulting

Mike Palotay

President

Jacob Ingerslev

SVP Underwriting, Cyber and Tech Underwriting

Catherine Lyle

SVP, Cyber Claims & Incident Response

Leadership

Michael Palotay joined NAS insurance in 2009 to lead its new cyber and tech underwriting facility. When Tokio Marine HCC acquired NAS, Palotay was the chief underwriting officer, focusing on maximizing underwriting profitability, product development, and overall business development. He continued in this role within the Cyber & Professional Lines group at Tokio Marine HCC through December 2021. On January 1, 2022, he was appointed president of the group, where he continues to focus on delivering innovative products and services that drive success for its clients, partners, and employees.

President

Mike Palotay

Jacob Ingerslev is responsible for the Open Market Cyber & Tech E&O underwriting team and products at Tokio Marine HCC – CPLG. He has over 20 years of experience in a wide range of underwriting disciplines across the US, European, and Lloyd’s insurance markets. He most recently worked at The Hartford, where he was chief underwriting officer for the Cyber Risk and Technology E&O business. Prior to this, Ingerslev was head of US technology E&O, cyber, and media liability at CNA.

SVP Underwriting, Cyber and Tech Underwriting

Jacob Ingerslev

Catherine Lyle is SVP of the cyber claims and incident response teams for Tokio Marine HCC - CPLG. With more than 25 years of claims experience, her work focuses on leading a team that ensures the quick resolution of cyber events and claims, as well as litigation involving professional liability policies for technology, media, and telecommunication companies. Lyle is a frequent speaker and published author regarding cyber law and claims. Prior to joining CPLG, she was the head of claims at Coalition and an attorney for General Electric, as well as an assistant attorney general for The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Lyle is a member of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Colorado Bars.

SVP, Cyber Claims & Incident Response

Catherine Lyle

“Having four insurance designations, and the wealth of knowledge that comes with it, enables me to better counsel customers regarding the importance of having the appropriate insurance coverage”

Saray Uribe, CharSan Insurance & Consulting

Leadership

“A true leader can see potential in different employees, regardless of their position. Listening and recognizing the value of each individual not only inspires them but also makes them grow professionally”

Saray Uribe, CharSan Insurance & Consulting

Leadership

Peter Carpenter

Chief Operating Officer

In his role as chief operating officer, Peter Carpenter is responsible for managing all day-to-day aspects of the company’s operations and directing its leveraged hire strategy, which is dedicated to attracting the industry’s best and highest-performing sales professionals. He has more than 25 years of experience in the insurance industry and joined Alliant in 2008 when it acquired ClearPoint, a Seattle-based employee benefits consulting firm that he co-founded and where he served as CEO. Prior to founding ClearPoint, he served as vice president of sales and marketing for a large regional insurance brokerage firm and as a group representative for Sun Life Insurance Company. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Colby College in Waterville, ME, where he majored in government and Spanish.

Chief Operating Officer

Peter Carpenter

Ilene Anders

Chief Financial Officer

Ilene Anders oversees the company’s finance, accounting, and IT operations. Anders brings a multidisciplinary approach to the position well-suited for an industry where the worlds of finance and technology continue to merge. She previously served as Alliant’s chief information officer, where she created the vision for client-facing technologies, directed business intelligence, and oversaw the integration of systems and infrastructure. Prior to that, Anders was Alliant’s vice president and director of financial planning and analysis. She also has experience in investment banking and corporate development with Prudential Volpe Technology Group, GMAC-RFC, and has served as a strategic consultant to start-up organizations. Anders holds a master’s degree in business from San Diego State University and a bachelor’s degree in finance from Boston University.

Chief Financial Officer

Ilene Anders

Tokio Marine HCC - Cyber & Professional Lines Group (CPLG) is the US marketing name used to describe the cyber and professional lines-related insurance operations of Tokio Marine HCC. Tokio Marine HCC is a member of the Tokio Marine Group, a premier global company founded in 1879 with a market capitalization of $49 billion as of December 31, 2023. Headquartered in Houston, TX, Tokio Marine HCC is a leading specialty insurance group. Its major domestic insurance companies have financial strength ratings of A+ (Strong) from S&P Global Ratings, A++ (Superior) from AM Best, and AA- (Very Strong) from Fitch Ratings. Its major international insurance companies have financial strength ratings of A+ (Strong) from S&P Global Ratings. Tokio Marine HCC is the marketing name used to describe the affiliated companies under the common ownership of HCC Insurance Holdings, a Delaware-incorporated insurance holding company. CPLG provides unique insurance solutions for clients all over the United States and is committed to driving the insurance industry forward with innovative products and programs in cyber liability, professional liability, and turnkey reinsurance. CPLG's underwriting, risk management and claims-handling experience has unparalleled expertise and the confidence to propel businesses forward.

Peter Arkley

President, National Brokerage

Sean McConlogue

President, Alliant Underwriting and Consumer Solutions

Dan Draper

Group Chief Underwriting Officer

Simon Williams

Chief Strategy & Distribution Officer, Arch Insurance International and Active Underwriter, Syndicate 1955

Peter Arkley is responsible for development and implementation of the Alliant Retail P&C business and financial strategy, which includes Alliant Specialty business for aviation, agribusiness, construction, environmental, financial institutions, healthcare, management liability, marine and energy, mergers and acquisitions/transactional liability, public entity and real estate operations. Arkley joined Alliant Insurance Services in 2011 and brought together the premier construction risk management talent in the United States. Prior to joining Alliant, Arkley served as chief executive officer of the construction operations at Aon, an international insurance brokerage firm. Prior to joining Aon in 1994, he held senior executive positions with Marsh & McLennan and Johnson & Higgins in New York and Los Angeles. He began his career in 1977 with American International Group where his central focus was financial services products such as directors and officers and fiduciary liability insurance. In 2024, Insurance Business America named Arkley as a Hot 100 industry leader.

President, National Brokerage

Peter Arkley

Sean McConlogue has more than 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, with particular emphasis on specialty program development. Before joining the company in 2003, McConlogue served as president of Affinity Insurance Services, and prior to that held senior-level management positions with Tristar Insurance Services, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., and Xerox Corporation. McConlogue earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of California, San Diego and a master’s degree in international management from Thunderbird, The American Graduate School of International Management.

President, Alliant Underwriting and Consumer Solutions

Sean McConlogue

Dan Draper was appointed group chief underwriting officer in September 2022. He had previously served for more than two years as group head of underwriting at AXIS. Prior to that, he had been group chief risk and actuarial officer at VIBE. Before joining VIBE, Draper spent eight years with AXIS, holding a number of leadership roles that included group chief actuary, chief risk analytics officer, and insurance segment chief risk officer. Before that, he held managerial positions at the Financial Services Authority, XL Capital, and EY.

Group Chief Underwriting Officer

Dan Draper

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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Kimi Shah

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Kimi Shah

Sarah M Stewart

Associate Vice President, Leasing and Call Centre Operations

Karen Bannister, CM

Vice President, Marketing

Dave Longbottom

Chief Technology Officer

Alex Ventura

Head of Marketing

Damian Palovick

Senior Vice President of Underwriting AXA XL – Delegated Authority Programs, North America

Dr. Mary Lavoie

Head of Risk Management and Senior Vice President AXA XL – Delegated Authority Programs, North America

Mark Bernacki

Chief Underwriting Officer

Ryan Armijo

Chief Operating Officer, Underwriting Division

Bob Petrilli

President, Underwriting Division

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“Alliant has achieved growth in each of these categories via a potent combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions with plans to continue on this forward trajectory,” explains executive vice president and director, M&A development, Stephen Farr. “Our goal is to achieve strong organic growth, over 10%, augmented by selective and strategic M&A activity.” Breaking down the specific drivers of growth, Farr adds, “Alliant’s P&C verticals have achieved the highest level of growth in the brokerage space, and the company’s generalist producers have also been a beneficiary by virtue of producing more complex, industry-specific accounts via partnerships with Alliant specialty brokers. Our direct-to-consumer business has been growing at a rapid rate via acquisitions and alignment with other Alliant divisions on cross-selling opportunities.” The firm enables its team to work effectively with a synergy-creating structure. Zimmer says, “The Alliant experience is defined by best-in-class teams, service, innovation, and a dynamic and collaborative environment where we work together to achieve powerful, long-term results for our clients and partners. We proactively eliminate walls and silos within our organization, allowing our team members to be both responsive and innovative in their approach to serving clients.” The firm’s profile was boosted with the launch of Alliant Consumer Group, a dedicated unit housing Alliant’s growing portfolio of consumer-facing operations. There was also the creation of the Alliant Insurance Foundation in 2023, a charitable, non-profit organization focused on promoting justice and equality by expanding access to opportunities for career growth and advancement for individuals with diverse backgrounds and life experiences. Alliant also has an active philanthropy program. Across 2023, Alliant professionals collectively raised/contributed:

more than $1 million in funds over $2.3 million in combined monetary and in-kind donations through an annual World Food Derby initiative 2,320 volunteer hours to numerous deserving organizations, making a significant community impact

Alliant’s progress is set to continue, as underlined by Zimmer, who has confidence in the firm’s people to deliver continued excellence. “We believe in our business plan, and it has proven successful. We don’t feel the need to change that. Our core business plan will continue to drive the company forward, complemented by new opportunities that may arise in the future.” Live Your Legacy with Alliant