Headquarters:

210 Hudson St., Jersey City, NJ

Year founded:

2001

Number of employees:

1,400+

Phone:

800 487 7565

Email:

marketing@jjins.com

Website:

insurance.archgroup.com

LinkedIn:

linkedin.com/company/arch-insurance-group

“When partners work with Arch, they come away with an experience knowing that we’re committed to meaningful relationships, effective communication and thoughtful collaboration”

LAURA ZOLTAN, Arch Insurance

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Eric Boquist

Executive Vice President, Retail Energy

Tracey Estes

Executive Vice President, Large Accounts Casualty

Nick Bozzi

Senior Vice President, Middle Market Solutions & Private Equity

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Pete McGuinness serves as EVP for the Arch Insurance National Accounts Division based in New York City. He has been with Arch since 2006 and previously was SVP for National Accounts. Prior to Arch, Pete worked in various aspects of the insurance/reinsurance business with Discover Re, AIGRM, Gerling Global, Reliance National and ERC Specialty. Pete began his career in the commercial lines group at Chubb and Son. He has a master’s degree in Insurance Management from Boston University and bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Information Systems from Fairfield University in Connecticut. Pete holds the designations of CPCU, ARe and AU.

Executive Vice President, National Accounts Casualty

Peter McGuinness

Harry L. Johnson II is the president and COO at J&J. He is one of the three owners of a fourth-generation family business that his grandfather started in 1930. Johnson was born in Charleston in January 1970. He graduated from the College of Charleston with degrees in philosophy and business administration and began his career at J&J in 1992. He currently sits on a number of industry and company boards. Johnson is married and has two boys. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, hunting and biking.

President and Chief Operating Officer

Harry L. Johnson II

Francis G. Johnson Jr. has the overall responsibility for the personal lines division. He is the oldest of the fourth generation in the business and brings an intense passion for growing the business alongside his family. Johnson started at J&J in 2015 after work stints in London, Scottsdale, AZ and Bermuda. His experience both domestically and abroad has helped J&J grow its personal lines division year over year. He is a graduate of the University of South Carolina. Johnson is married to his high school sweetheart, Jamie, and they have two beautiful daughters. He is incredibly passionate about the outdoors. If not in the office, you will find him on the water or in the woods enjoying the great outdoors.

Secretary and Treasurer

Francis G. Johnson Jr.

“When partners work with Arch, they come away with an experience knowing that we’re committed to meaningful relationships, effective communication and thoughtful collaboration”

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“Transparency, honesty, support, expertise and specialization. Arch takes a consultative approach, and we are collaborative in nature. Arch is quick to action, transparent and honest on why and how decisions are made, and strives to be a solution provider”

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Senior Vice President, Middle Market Construction

Robert C. Johnson III oversees the commercial lines division for J&J, which currently handles business in 28 states. He is the son of one of the three owners of a fourth-generation family business that his great-grandfather started in 1930. Johnson started his career at J&J after two and a half years of internships, starting in 2015. He spent two separate years underwriting with Nautilus Insurance Company and Markel Specialty and then moved to London for a six-month internship with Lloyds of London. Born and raised in Charleston, he graduated from the College of Charleston with a degree in business administration. He married Anne Darby, and they have one son, Robbie, and one daughter, Maggie. Johnson is an avid outdoorsman, and his passions include fishing, hunting and boating.

Executive Vice President – Commercial Binding Property and Casualty

Robert C. Johnson III

Peter Burrous

Chief Marketing Officer

Peter Burrous is the chief marketing officer at J&J and has been with the company for 20 years. After graduating from the University of Virginia in 1981, Burrous spent 20 years with the Coca-Cola Company in various sales and marketing positions. Burrous joined J&J in 2003 with the goal of building an industry-leading sales and marketing team. He and his team have the responsibility for the agency partnerships and the overall sales and marketing plan. Burrous is a member of the Trident United Way Tocqueville Society. He lives in Mt. Pleasant, SC, with his wife, Catherine. They have four children – Peter, Bradford, Leslie, and Web – and now have their first grandson, Michael III. He is an avid pilot and enjoys traveling, boating and skiing in his free time.

Chief Marketing Officer

Peter Burrous

Arch Insurance is a specialty insurance company with a client-centric approach to conducting business. It provides a wide range of property, casualty and specialty insurance options for corporations, professional firms, and financial institutions across North America. Arch has an entrepreneurial spirit and thinks differently from its competitors to deliver out-of-the-box solutions. Arch’s culture is driven by its shared promise to Pursue Better Together. Pursuing Better Together is Arch’s approach to doing business based on collaboration, responsiveness, and commitment to continually raising the bar. The company has a customer-focused mindset and a determination to find effective solutions. Pursuing Better Together is Arch’s promise to its brokers, colleagues, and partners to listen, share insights, and work together to deliver informed solutions and build trusting, respectful, and responsive relationships to understand their goals and explore possibilities together.

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Steven E. Craig

Chief Financial Officer

Catherine Sieniewicz

AVP of Travel and Retail

Rhonda English

Chief Marketing Officer

Evelyn Peng

Chief Risk Officer

Steven E. Craig is the chief financial officer at J&J. He graduated from Clemson University (BS in finance) in 1988, the University of South Carolina School of Law (JD) in 1993 and New York University School of Law (LLM in taxation) in 1995. After practicing tax law for 15 years, he joined J&J as CFO in 2010. Craig lives in Charleston with his wife, Molly, and they have three children: Steven, Macy and Michael. He enjoys playing golf, traveling, hunting, boating and generally being outdoors.

Chief Financial Officer

Steven E. Craig

With decades of experience, Catherine Sieniewicz has always been devoted to growing within the travel and retail industry. Catherine became director of retail and travel at CCG in May 2019. In February 2020, she was promoted to AVP of travel and retail where she continues to guide all her decisions by what she has learned in member, associate, and business experience.

AVP of Travel and Retail

Catherine Sieniewicz

Rhonda English is a CPA, CMA and obtained her Honors Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and her MBA from the Ivey Business School at the University of Western Ontario. Rhonda joined CM Club Group as vice president of insurance, then took the role of vice president corporate marketing, overseeing business insights & analytics and the acquisition and retention of the CM lines of business. In 2016, she was named chief marketing officer, taking on additional responsibility for travel and membership product, digital, and the government & community relations advocacy team.

Chief Marketing Officer

Rhonda English

Evelyn Peng started at CCG in 2017 as director of risk management and now serves as the chief risk officer for the organization. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and a Master’s in Accounting from the University of Waterloo. She has extensive experience with enterprise risk management, specializing in operational risk management, and financial risk management. Evelyn is a Chartered Accountant and a Financial Risk Manager.

Chief Risk Officer

Evelyn Peng

Chief Risk Officer

Evelyn Peng

Chief Risk Officer

Evelyn Peng

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Alex Ventura

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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

“Despite the challenging claims environment, QBE’s coverage and risk appetite have remained consistent. Brokers and customers know and understand our risk appetite and the cover we offer, providing them with certainty for the future,” says Erica Kofie, head of cyber proposition. “We put our customers at the centre of our business, responding to brokers in a proactive and timely manner and working with the customer to understand their unique risk profile and tailor appropriate solutions.” Kofie adds, “Through 2022, QBE successfully delivered significant growth in the cyber sector, reflecting the depth and strength of our team. We continue to see cyber as a key opportunity and will be further developing customer-centric solutions across various geographies and segments in line with our growth aspirations.”

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Melissa Abramowitz

General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Privacy Officer

Melissa Abramowitz has been practicing corporate and commercial law for over 20 years, with an emphasis on the financial services industry. She joined CAA Club Group in 2014, and currently serves as the General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Privacy Officer of CCG and its affiliated companies. At CCG, Melissa provides strategic legal advice on a broad range of matters including corporate governance, licensing, distribution, marketing and advertising, commercial contracts and regulatory compliance. She holds a Bachelor of Civil Law (B.CL) and Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from McGill University and a Certificate in Regulatory Compliance for Financial Institutions from Osgoode.

General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Privacy Officer

Melissa Abramowitz

Earlene Huntley joined CAA in 2014 as director, tax and was promoted to AVP, tax in 2016, and to her current role as group chief financial officer of CAA Club Group in February 2017. In her role, she is responsible for all aspects of finance. She is a graduate of the University of the West Indies where she earned her BSc. Accounting (Hons) and is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in the United Kingdom.

Group Chief Financial Officer

Earlene Huntley

Simon Williams

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

Simon Williams

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

Group Chief Financial Officer

Earlene Huntley

General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Privacy Officer

Melissa Abramowitz

General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Privacy Officer

Earlene Huntley

Group Chief Financial Officer

Earlene Huntley

General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Privacy Officer

Melissa Abramowitz

Management liability Arch Insurance’s management liability team is dedicated to addressing the needs of our partners. Our underwriting approach is to recognize and address exposures particular to each insured and offer creative solutions for our customers including complex risk and hard-to-place industries. Know more here: insurance.archgroup.com/north-america/canada/offering/management-liability Cyber Arch Insurance’s experienced underwriting team takes a forward-looking approach to writing network security, privacy and media liability for mid-to-large accounts. Professional liability Arch Insurance’s professional liability team is positioned to offer professional liability programs for financial service firms.

With its specialization, talent and consistency, Arch stands out from the competition. Known for its knowledge and expertise, Arch has top-tier talent that provides a consistent approach to the market and Arch’s partners value its consistency and reliability. Laura Zoltan, SVP industry practice lead, says, “When partners work with Arch, they come away with an experience knowing that we’re committed to meaningful relationships, effective communication and thoughtful collaboration.” Arch’s leaders are strategic, consistent, and extremely knowledgeable, enabling the organization to operate confidently as they scale and provide their trading partners with a sense of reliability.

Over the past few years, several important strategies have shaped where Arch stands: product diversification and market management as well as a commitment to DEI and communities. Arch has released multiple newer products across all business units, which allows them to provide more solutions for their trading partners and their clients. In tandem with this, Arch’s commitment to DEI initiatives and support of this through the development of new employee networks has been extremely important in the past few years. Truly living their values and dedicating resources to the development of these networks is a priority. “Transparency, honesty, support, expertise and specialization. Arch takes a consultative approach, and we are collaborative in nature,” says Nick Bozzi, SVP, middle market solutions. “Arch is quick to action, transparent and honest on why and how decisions are made, and strives to be a solution provider.”

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