Headquarters:
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Year founded:
2001
Number of employees:
350
Phone:
1 866 788 3500
Email:
sales@payworks.ca
Website:
payworks.ca
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/450070
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Wesley Duesenberg III
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Wes Duesenberg Jr
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John LaMay
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Wesley Duesenberg III has been with SIU since 2002. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree from Samford University and attending Georgia State University’s RMI program, he spent time interning with carriers and brokers such as Scottsdale Insurance Company, Bell & Clements (Lloyd’s of London), and American Modern. Since 2002, he has worked in each of the SIU departments, including as vice president for marketing and operations. He was the president of the AAMGA Under Forty Organization from 2009 to 2010. In 2014, the SIU administration transferred to the third generation as he was promoted to president.
President
Wesley Duesenberg III
Wes Duesenberg Jr has been with Southern Insurance Underwriters since 1976. Previously, he was employed by the public accounting firm Arthur Andersen and was a tax accountant at Law Engineering Testing Company. Aside from being CEO of SIU and its affiliate companies, he is a past president of the American Association of Managing General Agents (1987-1988) and founder and past chancellor of the AAMGA University (1988-1998). He led the formation of the AAMGA Distinguished Chair in Risk Management and Insurance at Georgia State University (GSU). He was also the recipient of the Vince Donahue Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008. Currently, he is the treasurer and trustee of the Risk Management Foundation at GSU. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Emory University, a master’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in insurance from Georgia State University.
Chief Executive Officer
Wes Duesenberg Jr
John LaMay has been with SIU since 1991 and oversees the financial operations of the company and its affiliates. As president of SIUPREM, he is responsible for the company’s integrity and profitable growth. As a corporate leader, he continues to advance the IACure campaign in the fight against breast cancer. Prior to joining SIU, he worked in the banking industry and then entered the insurance industry as an accountant for an MGA. He holds an associate degree in business administration from DeKalb Community College and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Georgia State University.
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John LaMay
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Dene Schoerner
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Wes Duesenberg Jr
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Wesley Duesenberg III
President
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Headquarters:
Alpharetta, GA, USA
Year founded:
1964
Number of employees:
150
Phone:
678 498 4500
Email:
marketing@siuins.com
Website:
siuins.com
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/southern-insurance-underwriters-inc.
Wesley Duesenberg III has been with SIU since 2002. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree from Samford University and attending Georgia State University’s RMI program, he spent time interning with carriers and brokers such as Scottsdale Insurance Company, Bell & Clements (Lloyd’s of London), and American Modern. Since 2002, he has worked in each of the SIU departments, including as vice president for marketing and operations. He was the president of the AAMGA Under Forty Organization from 2009 to 2010. In 2014, the SIU administration transferred to the third generation as he was promoted to president.
President
Wesley Duesenberg III
Wes Duesenberg Jr has been with Southern Insurance Underwriters since 1976. Previously, he was employed by the public accounting firm Arthur Andersen and was a tax accountant at Law Engineering Testing Company. Aside from being CEO of SIU and its affiliate companies, he is a past president of the American Association of Managing General Agents (1987-1988) and founder and past chancellor of the AAMGA University (1988-1998). He led the formation of the AAMGA Distinguished Chair in Risk Management and Insurance at Georgia State University (GSU). He was also the recipient of the Vince Donahue Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008. Currently, he is the treasurer and trustee of the Risk Management Foundation at GSU. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Emory University, a master’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in insurance from Georgia State University.
Chief Executive Officer
Wes Duesenberg Jr
Dene Schoerner joined the SIU family in 2016 and manages its underwriting units as well as new program development. He has a degree in mechanical engineering from GA Tech. His business and insurance background focuses on the MGA program space, where his experience spans areas such as property and casualty, inland marine, ocean marine, workers’ compensation, commercial agriculture and aviation. Previously, he was the COO of a special risk insurance company, where he was instrumental in increasing key carrier partnerships and the development of an online policy issuance system. His many years of experience in the plastics, wire and cable, finance/banking, oil refining, commercial real estate, and staffing give him real-world knowledge of these industries’ exposures.
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Dene Schoerner
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For the second year running, Shielded Insurance Brokers has claimed the number-one spot among IB’s Top Brokerages. In 2020, it was record-setting growth that drove the company’s impressive success. This year, says managing director Stuart Brady, the key ingredient behind the win is the Shielded culture. Brady is proud of the shared vision for constant improvement across all aspects of the business. “We are thrilled to take out the win again, and it’s hats off to the team for their hard work over the past year,” he says.
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Delayne Sartison, QC
Founding and Managing Partner
Wes Duesenberg Jr
Chief Executive Officer
Wesley Duesenberg III
President
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Headquarters:
Alpharetta, GA, USA
Year founded:
1964
Number of employees:
150
Phone:
678 498 4500
Email:
marketing@siuins.com
Website:
siuins.com
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/
southern-insurance-underwriters-inc.
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Wesley Duesenberg III has been with SIU since 2002. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree from Samford University and attending Georgia State University’s RMI program, he spent time interning with carriers and brokers such as Scottsdale Insurance Company, Bell & Clements (Lloyd’s of London), and American Modern. Since 2002, he has worked in each of the SIU departments, including as vice president for marketing and operations. He was the president of the AAMGA Under Forty Organization from 2009 to 2010. In 2014, the SIU administration transferred to the third generation as he was promoted to president.
President
Wesley Duesenberg III
Wes Duesenberg Jr has been with Southern Insurance Underwriters since 1976. Previously, he was employed by the public accounting firm Arthur Andersen and was a tax accountant at Law Engineering Testing Company. Aside from being CEO of SIU and its affiliate companies, he is a past president of the American Association of Managing General Agents (1987-1988) and founder and past chancellor of the AAMGA University (1988-1998). He led the formation of the AAMGA Distinguished Chair in Risk Management and Insurance at Georgia State University (GSU). He was also the recipient of the Vince Donahue Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008. Currently, he is the treasurer and trustee of the Risk Management Foundation at GSU. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Emory University, a master’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in insurance from Georgia State University.
Chief Executive Officer
Wes Duesenberg Jr
Dene Schoerner joined the SIU family in 2016 and manages its underwriting units as well as new program development. He has a degree in mechanical engineering from GA Tech. His business and insurance background focuses on the MGA program space, where his experience spans areas such as property and casualty, inland marine, ocean marine, workers’ compensation, commercial agriculture and aviation. Previously, he was the COO of a special risk insurance company, where he was instrumental in increasing key carrier partnerships and the development of an online policy issuance system. His many years of experience in the plastics, wire and cable, finance/banking, oil refining, commercial real estate, and staffing give him real-world knowledge of these industries’ exposures.
Chief Underwriting Officer
Dene Schoerner
For the second year running, Shielded Insurance Brokers has claimed the number-one spot among IB’s Top Brokerages. In 2020, it was record-setting growth that drove the company’s impressive success. This year, says managing director Stuart Brady, the key ingredient behind the win is the Shielded culture. Brady is proud of the shared vision for constant improvement across all aspects of the business. “We are thrilled to take out the win again, and it’s hats off to the team for their hard work over the past year,” he says.
Dene Schoerner
Chief Underwriting Officer
Dene Schoerner joined the SIU family in 2016 and manages its underwriting units as well as new program development. He has a degree in mechanical engineering from GA Tech. His business and insurance background focuses on the MGA program space, where his experience spans areas such as property and casualty, inland marine, ocean marine, workers’ compensation, commercial agriculture and aviation. Previously, he was the COO of a special risk insurance company, where he was instrumental in increasing key carrier partnerships and the development of an online policy issuance system. His many years of experience in the plastics, wire and cable, finance/banking, oil refining, commercial real estate, and staffing give him real-world knowledge of these industries’ exposures.
Chief Underwriting Officer
Dene Schoerner
John LaMay
Chief Financial Officer
John LaMay has been with SIU since 1991 and oversees the financial operations of the company and its affiliates. As president of SIUPREM, he is responsible for the company’s integrity and profitable growth. As a corporate leader, he continues to advance the IACure campaign in the fight against breast cancer. Prior to joining SIU, he worked in the banking industry and then entered the insurance industry as an accountant for an MGA. He holds an associate degree in business administration from DeKalb Community College and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Georgia State University.
Chief Financial Officer
John LaMay
John LaMay
Chief Financial Officer
John LaMay has been with SIU since 1991 and oversees the financial operations of the company and its affiliates. As president of SIUPREM, he is responsible for the company’s integrity and profitable growth. As a corporate leader, he continues to advance the IACure campaign in the fight against breast cancer. Prior to joining SIU, he worked in the banking industry and then entered the insurance industry as an accountant for an MGA. He holds an associate degree in business administration from DeKalb Community College and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Georgia State University.
Chief Financial Officer
John LaMay
Delayne Sartison, QC
Founding and Managing Partner
Delayne is a managing and founding partner at Roper Greyell. A trusted advisor, negotiator and advocate, she advises employers on all aspects of management-side labour, employment and human rights issues in the workplace. Delayne is a creative and focused lawyer who efficiently and effectively applies her vast experience to address a wide variety of workplace law challenges facing both public and private organizations. She is particularly known for her experience in health sector labour relations, and advising on the application of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms to collective agreements and collective bargaining.
Founding and Managing Partner
Delayne Sartison, QC
Delayne Sartison, QC
Founding and Managing Partner
Delayne is a managing and founding partner at Roper Greyell. A trusted advisor, negotiator and advocate, she advises employers on all aspects of management-side labour, employment and human rights issues in the workplace. Delayne is a creative and focused lawyer who efficiently and effectively applies her vast experience to address a wide variety of workplace law challenges facing both public and private organizations. She is particularly known for her experience in health sector labour relations, and advising on the application of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms to collective agreements and collective bargaining.
Founding and Managing Partner
Delayne Sartison, QC
Dene Schoerner
Chief Underwriting Officer
Delayne is a managing and founding partner at Roper Greyell. A trusted advisor, negotiator and advocate, she advises employers on all aspects of management-side labour, employment and human rights issues in the workplace. Delayne is a creative and focused lawyer who efficiently and effectively applies her vast experience to address a wide variety of workplace law challenges facing both public and private organizations. She is particularly known for her experience in health sector labour relations, and advising on the application of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms to collective agreements and collective bargaining.
Founding and Managing Partner
Delayne Sartison, QC
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/company/southern-insurance-underwriters-inc.
Website:
siuins.com
Email:
marketing@siuins.com
Phone:
678 498 4500
Number of employees:
150
Year founded:
1964
Headquarters:
Alpharetta, GA, USA
Southern Insurance Companies is comprised of several companies formed to service the needs of independent insurance agents and their customers. Southern Insurance Underwriters, originally chartered as Kurt Hitke and Company, was established in 1926. Kurt Hitke was the first individual to start writing “hard-to-place” risks which, in those days, were called substandard business.
He began by writing taxicabs in Chicago in 1926 and started expanding the company’s operations in 1949. By the mid-1950s, with a total of nine offices, SIC had become the largest writer of substandard business in the US. The National Underwriter, a leading trade journal, described Hitke as “the creator of substandard underwriting” upon his retirement in 1964. W C Duesenberg Sr purchased the company and changed the name to SIC. Today, Wes Duesenberg Jr and Tripp Duesenberg represent the second and third generations of this family-owned business.
Southern Insurance Underwriters has built a reputation for exceptional and innovative service to insurance agents, which is the basis of the company’s steady growth. Agency partner feedback on the need for point-of-sale tools has led to the development of several new rating platforms. By investing in system improvements and focusing on personalized service, Southern Insurance Underwriters can continue to help its agency and company
partners grow.