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“We keep evolving the brand as we grow and expand, which is equally rewarding and satisfying”
Alice Phillips Topping
Ryan Specialty
As Vice President, Regional Underwriting Manager for Sompo North America’s industry practice large property group, Peggy Menard Davis is responsible for leading strategic distribution, profitable growth, and customer retention efforts in the Central and Southeast regions.
Prior to joining Sompo in 2018, Davis was the NY Property Hub Leader for Marsh’s Qualified Solutions Group. She led a team of brokers who handled and marketed property placements, developed marketplace strategies, and crafted solutions for unusual businesses and insurance risks.
Before that, Davis was with Chubb, where she started her insurance career as an FI customer service rep, working her way up to senior underwriter focused on real estate and hospitality large accounts. In this role, she developed creative risk transfer programs that reduced costs, enhanced value, and increased client control of their risk management programs.
While she loves the industry and all it offers, her passion is DE&I. She is an active member of The Water Street Club, Sompo’s inclusive diversity team and the National African American Insurance Association, where she helped build a pipeline for diverse talent as well as aid in the appointments of small agents.
1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020
+1 212 209 6503
pmenard@sompo-intl.com
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Peggy Menard Davis
Vice President, Regional Underwriting Manager
Sompo North America
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“It’s very important to set an example and to not only inspire but mentor other females”
Alice Phillips Topping
Ryan Specialty
2000–2016
2016–2018
2018–present
2016–present
2018–2023
2000–2005: Financial Institutions Customer Service Representative at Chubb
2005–2010: Financial Institutions Property & Casualty Underwriting Associate at Chubb
2012–2016: Global Real Estate & Hospitality Division Property Underwriter III at Chubb
2000–
2016
2016–2016: Vice President, QSG Property Placement Specialist at Marsh
2016–2017: Vice President, QSG Property - West Zone Team Leader at Marsh
2017–2018: Vice President, New York QSG Property Hub Leader at Marsh
2018–2018: Senior Vice President, NY QSG Property Hub Leader at Marsh
2016–
2018
2018–2023: Vice President, Business Development Manager/Property Underwriter, Global Risk Solutions at Sompo
2023–present: Vice President, Large Property Leader at Sompo
2018–
present
Director of Client Experience at Gehring Group
2016–
present
2018: Hit a million-dollar book of business
2018: Became a Certified Insurance Counselor
2023: Named Human Services Segment Leader and mentor of two female commercial producers
2018–
2023
Assistant Vice President and Senior Broker at MJ Hall & Company since 2018
Present
Milestones
Aug 2022
Milestones
Sept 2021
Feb 2022
Apr 2022
Jul 2022
Aug
2022
Suncorp Bank introduces Solar Home Bonus offer for customers who are choosing renewable energy for their homes
Sept 2021
Month-on-month market share growth commences
Feb 2022
Suncorp Bank wins the Canstar award for most outstanding value in investment loans
Apr 2022
Suncorp Bank wins Money Magazine’s Bank of the Year and Business Bank of the Year awards for the fifth year in a row
Jul 2022
Suncorp Bank’s turnaround times are the lowest they have ever been. The lender becomes Australia’s first certified carbon neutral bank for both its operation and transaction services
Aug 2022
Milestones
• Gold award for Magazine or Newspaper Advertisement
• Silver award for Promotional Email
• Silver award for Most Out-of-the-Box Idea
As a founding member of WOW! (Women. Opportunity. Winning.), an employee resource group created for all women of Ryan Specialty, Phillips Topping has long championed for women in the industry.
“It’s very important to set an example and to not only inspire but mentor other females,” she adds.
In addition to her sharp marketing eye, the key to Phillips Topping’s success lies in her high-energy approach and positive attitude.
“As the leader of a team, it’s important to motivate and encourage your team members. People work very hard and do their best and it’s important to recognize these efforts. For my career overall, my attitude has been one of curiosity. The more you can learn, the better you’ll understand the business, and then the deeper your knowledge will become, making you a better team member.”
Chief underwriting officer of executive risk at Chubb
President of financial insurance solutions at Kemper
Chief underwriting officer at Axis Capital
CEO of global Insurance at Endurance
CEO of global Insurance at Sompo International
“We keep evolving the brand as we grow and expand, which is equally rewarding and satisfying,” adds Phillips Topping.
“Marketing is a very busy space. The challenge is to keep it fresh and keep it new. There’s so much out there. You have to think about how to break through.”
Since joining the firm in 2015, Ryan Specialty has:
• completed 28 acquisitions
• launched 10 companies
“With each acquisition and de novo formation, a large branding component is involved,” says Phillips Topping.
Speaking on the importance of spotlighting marketing professionals, Phillips Topping says, “It’s imperative to shine a light on those who aren’t necessarily brokers or underwriters. There are so many different aspects of the industry. It’s nice to show all the great work that’s being done behind the scenes.”
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