I'm passionate about creating exceptional and innovative insurance programs in service to my clients.

Mike is an experienced through leader in the insurance industry with a demonstrated history of negotiating exceptional risk management and insurance solutions for his clients. He is exceptionally skilled in negotiation, property & casualty insurance, and accounting. 

Mike earned an MBA from  the University of California, Los Angeles.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-daoussis-80321251/

My passion is for my clients. I want to be a part of their mission. If I can contribute to that by helping them build strategically placed benefits programs, then I’ve achieved personal success.

Kaveh is dedicated to building lasting and authentic relationships with his clients. He takes pride in helping them navigate the complexities of insurance so they have quantifiable success in achieving their benefit program goals. 

He has deep roots in employee benefits. Previous to Newfront, Kaveh was an Employee Benefits Consultant at ProCo Insurance Services, Paychex, and Insphere Insurance Solutions. He’s been lockstep with healthcare’s evolution for over a decade and possesses the wisdom, talent, and drive to create benefits programs that respond to the demands of the future. 

For Kaveh, health insurance is personal. Having grown up in Canada, he understands firsthand how affordable healthcare makes a difference in people’s lives. It affects their well-being on the deepest levels. Kaveh is driven to help employers achieve success by building employee programs that are aligned with their business and organizational objectives and that also help people--their employees--live healthier, happier lives. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaveh-karimian-4ab01615/

Targeted Employee Benefit Solutions for All Employers

Based in Los Angeles, I specialize in program design and risk management for businesses in the real estate development/management, hospitality, entertainment, and contracting sectors.

Christian has over 12 years of experience in the insurance industry spanning across various sectors of expertise. He works closely with his clients to deliver the most efficient insurance programs so they may focus their time and energy on growing their businesses. 

Christian has experience in all facets of insurance from underwriting to program design across many different industries including property developers, market-rate and affordable housing, hospitality, nonprofits, entertainment, contractors, auto dealers, and oil haulers.

Property Developers/Managers, Hospitality, Entertainment, Construction

I partner with my clients to help develop a robust insurance program which not only provides the best pricing but brings great value by creating ways to reinvest their insurance dollars back into their business. I help my clients to improve their safety culture and risk management processes.

Susan moved to the Bay Area from Southern California over 20 years ago and has been a licensed commercial property and casualty broker since then. She specializes in the hospitality, construction, and manufacturing industries.

She prides herself in being the first person her clients call when it comes to identifying the best risk management practices. She's excited to be a resource that helps them achieve business success.

Hotels, restaurants, contractors and metal fabricators and manufacturers

After leading Zenefits’ P&C Division for 3 years, I joined Newfront to continue building technology that streamlines the P&C brokerage’s internal operations and simplifies initial purchase and renewals.

https://www.facebook.com/forrest.wittenmeier

As a Commercial Property & Casualty broker, my experience customizing risk management strategies for companies at every stage - from initial funding through acquisition - has made me a trusted partner to VC’s, entrepreneurs, C-level execs, general counsels, HR consultants, financial advisers, attorneys, accountants, and commercial real estate brokers.

I’m a passionate commercial producer that doesn’t accept “NO” when developing solutions for my clients. I enjoy building relationships and understanding my client’s stories. Being a headstrong, go-getter in this constantly evolving industry is gratifying. I am constantly adapting and learning in new environments which is why I’m ready to think outside of the box and provide the best possible solutions and services for my clients. 

Mindy has been in the industry since 2006 and started off at State Farm in Texas and ultimately moved from a captive to an independent brokerage. She wanted to focus on building relationships and really providing what is best for her clients- quality not quantity. She started her own independent agency with an expertise in High Net Worth individuals and Small Businesses. Her agency ultimately joined with HUB International to free up her time and prioritize her clients and family. 

Based out of San Diego, CA, Mindy’s specialty is Cannabis and Agriculture. She will be spending time helping grow out Newfront’s Cannabis vertical. She also continues to write in the High Net Worth space and technology start ups. Her strength is working with clients that have challenging situations and collaborating with them to provide the best possible solution. 

Mindy is a loving mother of a daughter and 2 sons with a husband who was in the Special Forces for 12 years. She loves cooking with fresh herbs so Italian and Asian Cuisines have been her speciality. As a family, they love the beach and enjoy hanging out on their family beach cruisers or hiking.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindy-joslin-aa459134/

My priority is about establishing trust in all my relationships—from my clients to the carriers. In this way, I can most effectively identify my clients’  insurance needs and negotiate the best coverages in the market. 

When Steven’s father left Ohio Casualty to start his own insurance brokerage back in the 1950s, Steven was destined for a lifelong, successful career in the insurance industry. After growing his business acumen at his father’s firm, he would merge the company with fellow industry colleague Jeff Malone. Together, they would create one of the leading privately owned brokerages in Southern California, Malone-Ludwig Insurance Services, Inc. 

At the firm, Steven focused first and foremost on the honest, ethical relationships he formed with each of his clients. His mission would be to provide advocacy that responded to all their insurance needs—from auto and home, to business property coverage and workers’ compensation. 

In 2019, Malone-Ludwig would make the next milestone move for their clients by joining forces with Newfront Insurance. At the firm, Steven provides his clients with the same level of detailed service as always strengthened by Newfront’s power of technology and expansive carrier relationships.   

Steven is an avid fisherman, and he fondly showcases dozens of trophies (from the lighthearted tongue-in-cheek to the more notable in distinction) in his home in Los Angeles.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-ludwig-a2247739/

I am passionate about the strong trusting relationship I share with my clients. It is my goal to strategically meet my client's needs for their health program, and also to partner with them in a way that creates value for their business. My clients can always count on my responsiveness, availability, creativity and willingness to exceed expectations. 

Nichole possesses strong roots in the insurance industry as well as the Central Valley of California. Nichole attained her insurance expertise by starting in the service department of her prior firm where she spent 14 years in various vertical roles. Through this tenure she developed a deep understanding of employee benefits programs and has a sense of practicality when crafting programs for her clients. With Nichole's first-rate ability to communicate employee benefits plans to executives and team members alike, along with the tech enablement advantage proprietary to Newfront Insurance, she provides a top notch experience to each interaction she shares with her dedicated clients. 

Other than the joys employee benefits bring to Nichole's life, she enjoys spending time with her family, and most recently niece and nephew. You will often find Nichole lending a hand to her community via non-profit organizations including the Phi Gamma Chapter of Omega Nu where she currently sits on her third term as Secretary. Her passions extend beyond family, friends, and community to world travel, a great glass of red wine and as much time as possible spent at the coast! 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholebparker/

Agriculture, Healthcare, Construction, Non-Profits

My strength is helping businesses succeed by managing their risk and mitigating their claims. I intentionally focus on high risk industries in order to free the business to focus on its core competency while I focus on mine—risk management. I’m passionate about building lasting relationships with my clients and seeing them prosper. My client are very dear to me, and I am always finding ways to connect with each of them on a deeper level. Ultimately, I take pride in my clients’ success and want to provide a holistic insurance-solution across all lines.

At a young age, Shantelle entered the insurance industry as a telemarketer, where she built her resilience and persistence to succeed. She worked her way through college while she was studying Business Management at California State University- Northridge and successfully received her degree. Cold calling her way through school led her to the decision of becoming a producer where she focuses on high risk industries.

Based in Los Angeles, California, Shantelle provides a very strong focus on risk management which has allowed her to advise clients with creative solutions to mitigating their exposures to claims. With 8 years of Insurance experience, she understands high risk industries and leans towards Construction, Agriculture, Transportation and Janitorial companies where she provides sophisticated and unique solutions for companies to avoid areas of risk. She always looks out for the client’s best interest using her holistic approach to insurance as a whole.  

Family is one of her main priorities and she spends any free time she has being with her parents, siblings and nieces/nephews. She was married in 2018 and her and her husband enjoy traveling the world together. Always on the search for the next country to visit next, her favorite destinations have been Japan, Israel, Bali and Australia thus far. Along with that she loves being outdoors and in nature through hiking and camping with friends and family.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shantelle-cabir-68755ba3/

My clients think of me as their outsourced insurance department. I take one more worry off their plate by protecting their businesses from risk.

Watertight commercial coverage across all industries

Ted is a Bay Area native with over 20 years of experience in the commercial insurance space. While he considers himself to be a generalist, he has many clients who are in the wholesale, manufacturing, construction, and commercial property industries. He makes it his job to understand the nuts and bolts of their businesses and how different insurance products can mitigate the unique risks they face. 

Having co-founded and built a private brokerage from the ground up, he knows what it takes to provide quality service for clients without creating barriers of bureaucracy. That’s why he joined Newfront: When he has suggestions for efficiencies in service to his clients, he's confident that Newfront will implement them without delay.

His client relationships span decades, not years. He's passionate about being the person his clients turn to for their insurance challenges, and he never loses sight of the fact that they trust him to be a partner in their success. Whatever their insurance needs, they know he'll get it done. 

When Ted's not advocating for his clients, he enjoys spending time with his two daughters, golfing, playing softball, and mountain biking.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-gingrich-84a08117/

Wholesale, Manufacturing, Construction, Commercial Property

I pride myself on finding the best price and coverage for my clients while being extremely responsive and involved in the entire insurance cycle.

Brett possesses more than 10 years of insurance experience as a commercial insurance broker and is a two-time recipient of the "Producer of the Year" award. His clients include national and international businesses of all sizes. He's committed to helping them structure and improve their current insurance programs to effectively drive down costs and mitigate risks. That way, they can focus on growing their businesses.

A California native and lifelong resident, he currently lives in Redondo Beach with his wife and two daughters. Soaring to 6'5" in height, it may not be surprising that he played basketball while attending the University of California, Davis. When he's not advocating for his clients or spending time with his family, he still tries to get in some hoops.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-lantz-7238142/

Manufacturers, Non Profit, Hospitality, and Food and Beverage among others.

I'm always available to my clients, night and day. They stick with me because I take a personal interest in their businesses, and I work hard to learn and grow with them.

After a short stint in law, Pete Johnson launched his insurance career in the claims department of The Hartford in Denver in 1993. Though processing claims wasn't his dream career, the experience taught Pete how much the details matter in insurance. Following a side project in tech in the late 1990s, Pete moved to San Francisco without knowing a soul, and built a thriving commercial insurance business, one new friend at a time.

Through his wife, an architect, Pete developed relationships with contractors, designers, architects, and realtors, which still today form the bulk of his business. Among his clients, Pete is famous for being an early riser; he's known to be at his desk and working by 5:00 am most mornings.

With 25 years of insurance experience under his belt, Pete joined Newfront in 2019, compelled by the company's vision of being the brokerage of the future.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-johnson-72aaa5/

Pete's commercial insurance specialties include real estate, construction, architecture and interiors, non-profits, food distribution, light manufacturing and workers compensation premium recovery. He also provides personal coverage for high net worth individuals.

I am truly passionate about building long lasting connections and listening whole heartedly to my clients to provide well thought out benefit solutions. My focus is helping hyper growth to midsize businesses in all industries provide stellar benefits and service to their number one asset — their employees. 

Dana has supported the many facets of HR and finance teams for over 18 years, currently as an employee benefits consultant and previously as a professional in the PEO industry and Financial Services. She joined Newfront for the opportunity to support her clients and relationships with technology enabled solutions within a culture first company. She thrives in rolling up her sleeves to come up with strategies that make the lives of people executives easier and employees feel supported. 

Originally from San Diego, Dana now lives in Los Angeles with her husband and young son. She is a nature and music lover and when combined, bliss achieved! 

Designing risk management programs for my clients is the perfect convergence of hard data and creative thinking. My depth of insurance knowledge, finance background and collaborative nature allows me to create impenetrable insurance strategies, always acting with the utmost confidentiality and care.

Ms. Jamme is currently a Principal of Newfront Insurance. For over a decade she has been creating both personal and commercial insurance strategies for some of the world’s wealthiest families, inclusive of many listed on the Forbes 400. She has provided insurance advice to CFOs and family offices for real estate investors, tech executives, founders, and venture capitalists. Her discretion and strategic thinking have been some of the most valuable assets added to her partnerships.

Her ability to collaborate with advisory teams — of lawyers, finance professionals, and philanthropic advisors— allows her to architect the most ironclad liability and risk management walls possible, protecting both the wealth and reputation of her clients.

She is an active member of the Private Risk Management Association and CPRIA designated insurance advisor, a regular presenter on topics surrounding art, jewelry and car collection management and has authored several articles on the latest risk management and insurance trends.

Ms. Jamme is an honors graduate of Notre Dame de Namur, majoring in Business with an emphasis in finance and economics, an ambassador for the American Cancer Society ResearcHERS and sits on the Agent Advisory Council for Hagerty the leading collector car insurance provider.

Sheri specializes in providing risk management and insurance advice to CFOs and family offices for real estate investors, tech executives, founders, and venture capitalists.

Two things are critical in an insurance agent: trustworthiness and expertise. I'm the right person for my clients because they can trust me and I'm knowledgeable in what I do.

Based in Fort Bragg, California, Mike Hall got his start in insurance 17 years ago when he answered a newspaper ad for an agent trainee. Mike found in insurance not only a career to support his growing family, but a path to deep and lasting connections to his community.

Mike's commercial insurance specialties include the timber, construction, and hospitality industries. To best serve his timber clients, Mike shadowed a logger and committed to learning the tools, lingo, and risks of the profession, and he's proud of the reputation he's earned along the way. As for his construction and hospitality clients, Mike exceeds expectations by taking a long-term, strategic approach to saving each company money.

Mike sits on the board of directors of Parents & Friends, a large regional nonprofit supporting adults with developmental disabilities. When he's not working, Mike is golfing, snowboarding, surfing, or spending time with his three favorite people—his wife and two kids.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-hall-44929b20/

Mike specializes in commercial insurance for the timber, construction, and hospitality industries.

I’m well-versed in all lines of coverages, and I’m really good at writing just about everything. If I don’t have the answer, I’ll find it.

Joe has been writing insurance for my clients for over ten years, and he specializes in all lines of commercial and personal coverages. His priority is to make sure his clients have many options that are competitively priced. 

He's committed to the advancement of the insurance industry. He's a past president and current board member of the IBA of Kern County, a local chapter that is part of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of California (IIABCal). He's also a board member of the IIABCal, and he has been chosen by the association to speak to legislative groups in Washington about bills in Congress aimed at making insurance better for the consumer. He is also deeply involved in his community, as a member of the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce and a past member of the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-martin-b5347b41

Commercial and personal insurance, professional liability, group and individual benefits.

A goal-oriented client advocate with an emphasis on technical product knowledge, Adam takes a proactive approach to the changing needs of clients, wholesalers, and underwriters.  Adam’s deep expertise in legal contracts and his hand-on approach result in the most comprehensive coverage at the best price point.  With especially deep focus on the construction industry and related fields, Adam is laser-focused on the safety of your employees and your bottom line.

Adam specializes in complex casualty exposure in the construction and manufacturing industries.

With over 15 years of experience in commercial and residential middle market insurance, Adam is an industry leader in complex casualty exposure in the Construction and Manufacturing industries. Adam developed much of this experience earlier in his career at a small, construction-focused boutique firm in Southern CA. During his time there he self educated in policy form, construction law and contract review.  Adam has earned two construction related designations (CRIS, CCIP) and overseen or analyzed the placement of thousands of projects, exceeding over $2,000,000,000 in total construction cost. Adam’s life is his family- a beautiful wife, four sons and the family dog. His household can be rambunctious but is characterized by joy and energy. Adam enjoys road and mountain biking and golf in his spare time in addition to unwinding with a fine bottle of French wine and making homemade pizza in his outdoor wood-fired pizza oven.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-w-gabler-ccip-cris-65891017/

Construction, Residential Real Estate, Manufacturing

I aim to provide a superior service and a quality product to all my clients, by knowing all their exposures and hazards and to be able find a solution to meet all their unique insurance needs.

Tuan possesses 12 years of experience as a commercial insurance broker and substantial knowledge in property and casualty insurance. He's committed to creating effective insurance programs for small to medium size companies. In addition, he's provided consulting and problem-solving to companies with many special circumstances.

He works closely with client management teams (CEO/Principal's, CFO, COO, Risk Managers, Controllers, Legal Counsel and HR departments) to build insurance programs that improve the business balance sheet while effectively transferring and mitigating risk. 

Commercial Property, Commercial Liability Commercial Auto, Workers' Compensation, Crime and Directors & Officers

I am passionate about developing innovative, effective employee benefit solutions for my clients.  My drive and purpose begins and ends with being a trusted business partner to my clients and colleagues.

Joe is a diligent, focused broker who has a passion for building strong client relationships based on trust, transparency and active communication to deliver the best possible solutions.  His focus involves working with employer groups, with an emphasis on alternative funding, regulatory compliance, HR solutions, contribution methodology and overall strategic benefits planning. 

Joe is a proud University of Oregon Duck and All-American golfer who still likes to test his game against the top amateurs. These days, however, when not geeking out on benefits, you will find Joe spending time with his wife and young daughter.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeybenedetti/

As an experienced insurance sales leader, I help technology and private equity companies propel their business success through properly structured risk management and insurance programs. 

Nick transitioned into the insurance industry after spending 16 years running national and international sales teams in the media and technology sectors.

He specializes in large complex deals with international exposures. He's worked in the private equity arena providing M&A due diligence and building portfolio programs to reduce costs and improve terms and conditions, focusing on technology and life science risks.

In his spare time, Nick is actively involved in the lacrosse community, traveling frequently to watch his kids play the sport for their colleges.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-mayle-6a5294

High-growth technology startups, biotechnology, and private equity.

I am a charismatic and trustworthy person that isn’t afraid to lay a problem out how it is. I have an uncanny ability to solve problems which is why I have gravitated towards insurance. I believe that by being upfront with my clients about where problems could occur and being able to find solutions for them has allowed me to build strong relationships. I am continuously learning and enjoy the ability of being exposed to a variety of industries and having access to various resources. I am adamant in ensuring that I get the most for my clients. 

Jordan has been in insurance since 2016 and started out as a direct writer. After two years, he decided that in order to provide the best service possible for his clients he would need to be able to penetrate different markets. He moved to the brokerage side in order to focus on the Oil & Gas and Agriculture industries. 

Currently based in Fresno, California, Jordan has built a large network within Central California and Texas. A strength of his has been the ability to get in front of people by taking the extra step to seeing clients face to face. He’s followed the philosophy “ You cannot be eye to eye with anyone if you haven’t met them face to face.” The importance of being a resource for his clients goes further than selling insurance; he has the ability to have an impact on the inner workings of a business from a risk management and insurance perspective.  

Jordan is a family man. A loving husband of 5 years with 2 little boys and another on the way. Outside of work, he spends most of his time making memories with his family. They spend a lot of time traveling especially around the Central Coast and Maui from time to time. He plays more golf than he should, and goes snowboarding during the winter. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-holland-47895598/

I grew up in an area where agriculture was vibrant and I always knew I wanted to be tied in with agriculture in some way. Today, I want to help farmers have a better quality of life by taking away some of their responsibilities so they can do what they love and I can do what I love—protecting them.

As head of agribusiness at Newfront, Seth Word guides our agriculture, horticulture, and cannabis practice and producers. A native of Salinas Valley, California, Seth most recently owned Cultivate Insurance Services, acquired by Newfront in September 2019.

Seth has 13 years of insurance experience and a background in sales. He was the number one producer for new business at every agency he’s ever worked, and one of the top brokers of cannabis insurance in California. He opened Cultivate in January 2018, and launched a proprietary safety management system designed to lower occupational safety risks—now a value added offering available to all Newfront clients in agribusiness and beyond.

Seth participates in community organizations like Rotary International and has served on boards of various non-profits. After appearing as a contestant on the TV show The Biggest Loser, he traveled around the country speaking to kids and adults about healthy lifestyles. In his free time, Seth enjoys playing golf, running, and spending time with his family.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-word-4769173

Seth provides commercial insurance and risk management consulting to the agriculture, horticulture, and cannabis industries.

It is my passion and total enjoyment to build lasting and strong relationships with everyone I interact with. What other industry can provide deep, meaningful relationships that can last for generations? Simply, I love being the 'Insurance Guy.'

As a California native with a background in financial services, broker Josh Young sees a unique role for himself in contributing to the economy of his home state; that is, by making sure his clients are properly insured, he can help their businesses grow over the long term.

Josh works with companies of all sizes. In addition to large financial services clients, he has a passion for covering risk for small to mid-sized ventures, always with an ethical approach: He'll only sell insurance that will help you meet your goals—no more, and no less.

Among those businesses are construction-industry clients who work in painting, remodeling, excavation, and paving, plus a side specialty insuring salons and barber shops.

Josh looks forward to bringing Newfront's competitive markets, ease of service, and outstanding account professionals to new and existing clients.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-young-3036aa47

Josh's commercial insurance specialties include financial and professional services, commercial technology companies, start-up consultants, construction, and barber salons. He also provides personal insurance for private clients.

After graduating from a top university in Switzerland and consuming many pounds of chocolate, I dove into the forever changing world of insurance. I work with property owners, developers, and hospitality businesses to identify their risks and design best-in-class solutions to protect their assets.

Keane was born and raised in the Bay Area and graduated from a renowned university in Switzerland. Travel is his passion: He's been to over 20 countries, learning from the perspectives and wisdom shared by the people he's lived with and met along the way.

Keane and his team primarily serve property owners and developers, homeowner’s associations, and hospitality businesses (hotels, restaurants, bars, taverns, nightclubs, etc.), and coordinate with insurance companies and third-party resources to create risk mitigation and work safety programs.

Getting to know and understand his clients’ needs is what he enjoys most. Keane works hard to ensure that all his clients are adequately represented to the myriad of insurance companies who partner with Newfront.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/keane-heller-06b7964b

Property Owners and developers, Homeowner’s Associations, and Hospitality Businesses (hotels, restaurants, bars, taverns, nightclubs, etc.)

I am a partner to my clients throughout the plan year--from identifying competitive employee benefit solutions to helping to resolve their ongoing daily needs. My clients know I’m just a phone call away, but more importantly, they don’t hesitate to call when they need me. 

Greg has a long history as a consulting professional, providing solutions to his clients that drive their success. Ultimately, the marriage of consulting and helping people live healthier lives, called him to the world of employee benefits, and he’s been a devoted benefits enthusiast ever since. 

Based in Orange County, California, Greg has extensive experience providing competitive employee benefits solutions for life sciences and technology companies. Regardless of the industry, he understands marketplace trends and stays on top of federal and local regulations. His sophisticated insight of the employee benefits landscape helps businesses recruit and retain top talent while focusing on bottom line profitability. 

A devoted dad, Greg is his daughter’s number one fan at all her soccer games. He is also athletic by nature, and was a football player on college. And while he once took part in Olympic weightlifting competitions, today he enjoys competing with himself. He says that to get to a higher weight in barbelling, it’s all about technique, form, and patience.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-garand-mba-25b5ab6/

My eagle eye for details is what helps me identify a policy’s coverage gaps before they turn into problems for clients. I always put my clients first and operate as if my clients are family.

Jennifer is passionate about all things personal risk management. As a Los Angeles-based insurance broker with more than 15 years of experience, she's focused on family offices and business management. 

Having worked at multiple brokerages, she's keenly aware of the best practices and limitations of the insurance industry. Jennifer brings this know-how to the Newfront team, and she's tenacious about providing exceptional service powered by meaningful technology.

Her advocacy is deep and arrayed. From single-family homes and Bel-Air estates to personal vehicles and car collections, there are few risk management challenges that she hasn't encountered. She's always up for the next challenge.

Family Office/Business Management, High Net Worth Personal Lines, Small to Mid - Size Commercial Insurance

Connor’s ambition for achieving success has taken him across the country and back. Born in San Mateo, California, he earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina (UNC), Chapel Hill and learned the ropes at multiple brokerages in Texas and California.

He started out his career in Texas as a site development researcher at a consulting company. Then, as a broker assistant at a wholesale excess and surplus (E&S) brokerage, he learned to navigate the nuances of a complex insurance market while building advantageous relationships with underwriters across the industry. Finally, at an insurance firm specializing in the construction industry, he helped both broker and underwrite coverages for an MGA targeting scaffolding, dismantling and erection companies as well as crane, demolition, and rigging operations. After marrying a fellow Californian, he would come back to the state and settle near San Diego, to continue working in the industry and attain his California property & casualty insurance license as well as his Accredited Advisor in Insurance (AAI) designation. 

Connor volunteers for The Patriots Initiative, a non-profit resource for identifying and evaluating charitable organizations that give proceeds to the U.S. military and its veterans. He’s also fluent in Portuguese and Spanish and enjoys surfing in Cardiff-by-the-Sea (just north of San Diego), where he lives with his wife and two dogs.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/connor-d-barrett-aai-92686758/

I partner with my clients by providing thorough and honest advocacy. Together, we build an insurance portfolio that protects them from the risks inherent to their industry and helps them grow their businesses.

As a is a third-generation insurance broker with over 10 years of experience, Spenser is dedicated to his practice and always puts his clients first.

He’s committed to partnering with his clients for the long term, managing and adapting their portfolios as their needs change, and solving their tough insurance problems when they arise. With Newfront’s technology that creates efficiencies, he’s pleased that he can spend even more time focusing on his clients’ needs rather than on the paperwork. Likewise, his clients can spend more time focusing on growing their businesses, rather than worrying about their insurance.

Spenser is a member of multiple professional associations, local to Orange County, Calfornia and national in scope. In this capacity, he stays on the pulse of industry trends that affect the clients he serves.

https://www.instagram.com/spensernewfrontinsurance/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/spenser-h-lauro-ab495866/

Architects & Engineers Attorneys & Law Firms Technology

My goal has always been to provide effective risk management and insurance coverage solutions with a strong emphasis on service and the client experience. That’s my commitment to my clients.

When his dad’s business partner suddenly passed away leaving a void of talent at his independent insurance agency, Jeff immediately stepped up to the plate. Although he had just graduated from college and was enrolled in law school at the time, Jeff rolled up his sleeves and immediately got to work, learning the ropes in insurance and partnering with his father to lead the agency into continued success. 

Formed in 1957, the Malone Agency would come to be a stalwart business in Los Angeles, recognized by insurance carriers and community members for its deep integrity and honest client relationships. In the 1980s, Jeff would partner with fellow industry veteran Steven Ludwig, to form the agency Malone-Ludwig Insurance Services, as always focused on the risk management of the Southern California community, covering insurance needs from every angle. 

In 2019, Jeff and Steven would make the next milestone move for the company: joining forces with Newfront Insurance. By joining Newfront, Jeff can provide his clients with the same level of detailed service as always strengthened by Newfront’s power of technology and expansive carrier relationships.   

Jeff is past president of IIABWest (now IIABCal), a group that provides legislative advocacy to independent insurance agents and brokers. He holds the distinction of receiving Safeco Insurance’s Award of Excellence for the past 12 years. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-malone-8b09109/

I am an Independent commercial insurance broker focused on helping business owners with their risk management program. My goal is to provide each client with a comprehensive insurance program, tailored to their needs, including the right coverage at the most competitive rates.

https://www.facebook.com/jake.billingsley.52

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-billingsley-61b1434

Specializing in commercial property & casualty insurance with a focus on commercial real estate, construction, and workers compensation.

I work to give my clients a competitive advantage in a less-than-friendly insurance system.

Serge is backed by eight years of insurance experience and a Bachelors in Finance and Marketing from CSUS. He's passionate about partnering with clients across all industries to help them develop insurance programs that serve to actualize their business goals. 

His professional ethos is grounded on the belief that when you do what's right by the people you serve, the rest follows. 

He enjoys an earnest chat with a friend, particularly when the subject is about cars (as he's an avid fan) or when life stories and lessons are shared.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergevorobets

Short and Long term cost efficiencies, ExMod reduction, insurance consulting, specialty programs.

I enjoy consulting with my clients to solve their business challenges from an insurance perspective and beyond. Over time, I become a trusted member of my clients’ business teams by putting their interests first.

Based in Pasadena with clients throughout California, producer Paul Huang has over 16 years of insurance experience serving business owners in manufacturing, import wholesale, professional services, and commercial and multi-unit residential real estate. He also offers trade credit insurance, a specialty coverage for accounts receivables.

Paul holds a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter designation, a rigorous educational certification which enables him to craft especially creative insurance programs for clients and negotiate more aggressively with underwriters on clients' behalves. He also has a degree in Business Economics from UCLA.

Paul spends his free time with his wife and two daughters, often traveling as a family. When he can, Paul enjoys high-performance driving on race tracks in Southern California.

Paul's commercial insurance specialties include manufacturing, import wholesale, professional services, and real estate.

A deeply technical commercial producer that will work endlessly to ensure that my clients get the best possible premiums as possible as well as securing complete coverage on all their policies. I place a high value on loyalty and as a result my clients and I stay together for a long time because I always going above and beyond to help each and every one of them.

Michael started his career with a construction business and later moved to insurance with a strong focus on Worker’s Compensation. Starting off as a field inspector for the Worker’s Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau, he ended up running a region for a Worker’s Compensation Carrier. Ultimately moving to the brokerage side for more opportunity in helping clients.  

Based out of Santa Rosa, CA, Michael has extensive experience working with clients to simplify their insurance programs while saving money and ensuring they are fully covered.Through his experience working with a Workers Compensation Carrier he is immensely knowledgeable in coverage and works closely with each client to ensure they are fully covered. 

Michael is a loving husband and father of two daughters. With one daughter a competitive golfer, his family and him spend a lot of time together traveling around the country for golf tournaments and playing a few games here and there during his spare time. 

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I am passionate and eager to help others and at the same time develop relationships. This is why I’m fully transparent with my clients 100% of the time and ask for them to view as an employee of theirs as I truly have their company's best interest in mind. I am happy to consult with anyone and share my insights/perspective unconditionally. Customer service is part of my DNA and I look forward to serving my clients as best I can. I am very proud of what I have been able to do for my clients thus far and look to continue doing the same for many more years.

In 2012, Tamir volunteered two years as a soldier in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Upon his army release he traveled throughout South America for 4 months. His aspirations of becoming an engineer were put on hold when his friend opened a State Farm agency and suggested they work together. Tamir quickly realized that having the ability to shop the market for his clients is the only way he can guarantee they are receiving the best options available.

Based in Los Angeles, Tamir focuses on blue collar industries where insurance costs can skyrocket if not handled properly. His strategy is to locate companies that are in the wrong home and get them into the right home. He does not like to consider himself a salesperson because he simply wants to help and is technically providing a free service to the insureds.

Tamir is close with his two brothers and sister and is an avid traveler. He loves the beach and water activities. He has logged over 40 scuba dives throughout the world. So far, he’s loved his experiences in Brazil and Thailand and is ready to build his travel list for the future. He also enjoys spending time with his Belgian Malinois puppy, Ezra.

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Benefits are such a big part of all of our lives.  If I’m able to put together a cost-saving program for an employer that includes plans and programs that employees consider valuable, everyone wins.  Sometimes that takes a little imaginative thinking and that is where I excel. I am involved all year to ensure that team members and their families have a positive experience when they need it. 

Marty is a 25-year industry veteran, with deep experience on both the carrier side and as a benefits consultant.  His experience includes positions at Guardian Life, the California Dental Association, and most recently, 15 years with Owen-Dunn/AssuredPartners. He uses that knowledge in many different industries from tech to lumber, transportation to media.  Working on both fully-insured and self-insured plans allows him to get “under the hood” of a complicated system and lay it out for clients in a meaningful way.   

Marty is a California native and lives in Davis with his wife and 4 kids. He’s a musician, avid skier and cyclist. 

I’ve seen it all, and I find it extremely gratifying to protect my clients from low-value policies and guide them to smart coverage that’s competitively priced.

Going on 40 years of experience providing commercial insurance for those who have a stake in the real estate community, David is passionate about helping contractors, board members, managers, and homeowners keep their properties safe from risks, known and unknown. 

As part of his dedication to his clients, and at no cost to them, he reviews management company vendors for compliance with all insurance, licensing, and documentation requirements. This level of service helps clients increase productivity while adding layers of protection for their business and association clients.

David offers commercial insurance to homeowners associations, apartment complexes, and contractors.

I started working in the industry for a customs broker at the age of 12, and now work with all manner of transportation and logistics companies to manage their exposures. With thinning industry margins, I love being able to help companies with tailored, cost-effective insurance and surety solutions. 

As head of logistics at Newfront, Jason guides our product offerings and expertise for the many different types of companies importing, creating, storing, or shipping goods. 

Jason has 13 years of experience across the insurance industry. With a career that began in claims, he then transitioned to the sales side at a cargo and import bonds specialty firm, before building out the cargo practice at a Top 10 insurance brokerage. Working on progressively larger and more complicated risks, Jason has experience crafting insurance and surety solutions for organizations of all sizes. 

When he’s not working, Jason enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters.

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Highly competitive individual who appreciates structure and consistency....Self driven. I believe my strongest attribute is having the ability to develop a wide range of relationships by doing whatever it takes to get in front of a person. Whether this is building relationships with new clients, connecting others for a common purpose or being that go-to person, relationships that rely on loyalty is my priority. 

Danny has been working in Insurance since he graduated High School. He worked at State Compensation Fund in the underwriting department during college. Once finished with school, career development took place being the Business Development Manager at Midwest Insurance and Pacific Compensation.

Based in Fresno, CA, Danny has a holistic understanding of the insurance industry, truly making him a risk advisor for his clients especially with Workers Compensation. His experience working on the carrier has provided him with a great deal of expertise in terms of understanding ex mods, risk management and claim mitigation. His clients have been able to benefit from his ability to go in depth with clients about their ratings and explain their quotes in detail. He was nominated as a 2020 "Industry Leader" from Work Comp Central.

Danny has been married to his wife Stefani for 6 years. He is a father of 2 boys, Braxton and Beckett. His household can be described as controlled chaos filled with a lot of love, sports and craziness. He coaches Braxton's baseball team and is an avid golfer. When they can, the family enjoys traveling around the world with their favorite destination being the Azores Islands of Portugal already having visited 2 times.

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I'm honored and proud to be the insurance adviser for successful individuals, families, and small businesses.

Ryan has been an adviser for over 10 years and values the relationships with his clients. He works with your dedicated team of insurance specialists to learn the whole picture of your insurance needs and create customized solutions that protect you and your lifestyle. For Ryan, being part of Newfront is something he is extremely excited about, particularly because of the technology and collaborative culture he can bring to his clients, so they have a much better insurance experience.

Based in the Sacramento area, Ryan is an avid (albeit amateur) golfer and enjoys cooking for his wife and two daughters. They are a swim team family, so they spend many weekends racing at the pool.

Specializing in all lines of Personal Insurance. Expertise in high value homes and autos, high-profile customers, complex liability situations, hard-to-place homes and vacation properties. Also experienced in Hobby Farm/Ranch coverage and Small Business Insurance.

My advocacy to clients is motivated by my deep love and admiration for the musical and culinary culture of my adopted hometown: San Francisco. 

Reece has been insuring businesses in the San Francisco Bay Area hospitality industry for over 15 years. He is passionate about advising restaurants, taverns, bars, nightclubs, hotels, and cannabis enterprises in the purchase of specialized liability and property insurance, workers' compensation, employment practices (EPLI), directors & officers (D&O), and professional liability coverage (E&O).

A New Orleans native, Reece is a San Francisco transplant of two decades. His transition from managing indie record labels to advising rock star chefs was a natural one. His work continues to be inspired by the culinary and musical culture of his adopted hometown.

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