Meet the Team

Gallagher Bassett North America is led by an impressive executive team who are specialized in insurance carriers and passionate about business development, client experience, and corporate culture.

Mike Hessling

Chief Executive Officer

Joseph Berrios

Managing Director, Carrier Practice

Jon Stambaugh

Senior Vice President

Dawn Griffin

SVP — Claims Operations

Suzanne McCarthy

SVP — Carrier Client Services

Caryn Siebert

VP — National Director, Carrier Engagement

Amy Cooper

VP — Carrier Practice Sales

Amy O’Brien

VP — Carrier Practice Sales, Alternative & Specialty Markets

Chris Hampshire

VP — Carrier Practice Sales

Bob Morris

VP — Carrier Practice Sales

Matt Schauer

VP — Carrier Practice Sales

Sarah LaWall

Senior BDM — London Markets - North America

Julia Houk

VP — Carrier Practice Sales

Rob Blasio

Managing Director, GB Specialty

Jerilyn Kelly

VP — Carrier Practice Sales

Doug Betkowski

SVP — Transportation Practice Major Case Unit

Denny Johnson

VP — Carrier Practice Sales

Jennifer Turner

SVP — Product Manager

Greg Perruzzi

SVP — Construction Vertical Practice

Dan Link

VP — Analytics

Experts in the media

Insights

Strategies for MGAs and PAs to Thrive in a Crowded Carrier Marketplace

Setting yourself apart is crucial for success, and this rings especially true for MGAs and PAs navigating a crowded marketplace. Here, Amy O’Brien, VP — Carrier Practice Sales, shares strategies and expert advice on achieving a high-performance claims operation. Join us as we delve into practical insights that can empower MGAs and PAs to elevate their market presence.

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Why ESG Integration Supports a Competitive Advantage for Mutual Carriers

In an insurance landscape shaped by shifting customer expectations, the key to success is understanding how to respond with quality service. With International Women’s Day approaching, we checked in with a few of the talented women in our claims and client services groups to explore what service excellence looks like. Amy Cooper, VP — Carrier Practice Sales, leads Gallagher Bassett experts Suzanne McCarthy, Margaret Viss, Vicky Kalasmiki, Jill Crane, and Kathy Doyle in a insightful roundtable discussion exploring explore what claims and client service excellence truly means.

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The Must-Attend Expert Sessions from GB at RIMS

RIMS is around the corner, and with it comes the opportunity to discover what’s trending in the industry, learn what peers in the marketplace are experiencing, and what’s on the horizon in 2024 and beyond. Read on for insights into the must-attend sessions from Gallagher Bassett experts who will be addressing a range of topics from DE&I to cyber security and social inflation in litigation.

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