Headquarters:
Carlsbad, CA
Year founded:
2017
Number of employees:
320+
Phone:
914 708 8857
Email:
hadar.raz@iscmga.com
Website:
iscmga.com
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/iscmga
INTEGRATED SPECIALTY COVERAGES
Matthew Grossberg
CEO and Founder
Tim Nickel
President
Matt Roselle
Chief Operating Officer
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Matt Grossberg founded Integrated Specialty Coverages (ISC) in 2016 with a vision to create a multi-line MGA that is hedged against economic swings and provides carrier partners and their reinsurers with more profitable insurance programs, utilizing advanced technology and data science for improved underwriting and pricing. ISC writes more than $450 million of premium in 12 verticals today. Grossberg’s prior experience includes starting and selling a multi-line brokerage and consulting for several private equity firms. In addition, he was the CEO of a private-equity-backed $250-million MGA.
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Matthew Grossberg
Tim Nickel joined ISC after a 16-year career in investment banking and private equity where he held several positions responsible for sourcing, diligence, execution, and portfolio company maintenance. At both ABRY Partners and Spectrum Equity Investors, he invested more than $1 billion in the insurance industry across several different platforms including MGAs, retail brokerages, and third-party administrators. He maintains extensive transaction sourcing and financing relationships throughout the insurance industry.
President
Tim Nickel
In 2015, Matt Roselle joined ISC, where he focused on program development and marketing and overseeing all operations. He began in the industry as a retail agent with Farmers Insurance in Colorado and later became a district manager in 2004. During the next six years, he built a multi-line general agency, grew the business to nearly $50 million in annual premium, and led it to be recognized in the top .5% of all brokers nationally.
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Matt Roselle
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Shad McKnight
Chief Underwriting Officer
Shad McKnight joined ISC in July 2019, bringing 20+ years of experience in the P/C space in leadership roles in underwriting, product development/management, actuarial, analytics, marketing, claims, strategy, and IT. His career also includes serving as senior VP of underwriting, product, and actuarial with Merchants Insurance Group, VP product management at CUNA Mutual, and regional AVP product and underwriting with Nationwide Insurance.
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Donna Hargrove
General Counsel
Since 2008, Donna Hargrove has served as general counsel of Amwins and is responsible for identifying and managing all legal risks for the company. She advises executive leadership and the board of directors on a range of business issues, including corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Prior to joining Amwins, Hargrove served as corporate in-house counsel for BB&T Insurance Services. Earlier in her career, she served in private practice with Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, concentrating on mergers and acquisitions and general corporate matters.
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Donna Hargrove
Integrated Specialty Coverages (ISC) is a leading multiline program administrator dedicated to underwriting excellence, client service, and customer experience. ISC has built an end-to-end insurance platform by connecting a broad network of insurance markets and distribution channels with proprietary data analytics capabilities.
The firm uses sophisticated technology and analytics to revolutionize how complex programs are underwritten and operated. The ISC team consists of experienced professionals from all spheres of the insurance ecosystem.
ISC’s strategy is focused on a combination of strategic M&A, data-driven decision making, as well as an innovative means of delivery. The company provides its partners with high-quality service, competitive commissions, and creative product delivery options to help expand its footprint in any desired line or class of business.
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Mark Bernacki
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Julie Prewitt
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Mark Bernacki is the chief underwriting officer of Amwins, the first to serve in the role. Prior to that, he served as president of Amwins Special Risk Underwriters. In addition to his leadership in underwriting, Bernacki runs the Amwins Alternative Risk Transfer Team for Amwins.
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Mark Bernacki
Mark Bernacki is the chief underwriting officer of Amwins, the first to serve in the role. Prior to that, he served as president of Amwins Special Risk Underwriters. In addition to his leadership in underwriting, Bernacki runs the Amwins Alternative Risk Transfer Team for Amwins.
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Julie Prewitt has worked on nearly every aspect of marketing and advertising in her nearly 20 years in the industry. Her team at REInsurePro manages branding, advertising, events, content, digital campaigns, and agent engagement and plays a key role in product development.
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Julie Prewitt
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
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
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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relationships and teamwork
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holding teammates accountable
pursuing excellence with humility
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