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 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.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamir-lerner-b231b3129/

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.

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 goals are to recognize the unique needs of each business, simplify the insurance process, and deliver the best possible insurance solutions and experiences to my customers promptly.

Transportation and Warehouse Professionals

Krishna is an Eastbay Northern California resident who earned a computer science degree from UWS, Australia. He possesses  6 years of experience advising businesses in risk management and insurance solutions. His passion lies in working with small- and large-sized businesses across all industries, providing solutions that adequately cover their risk at the best possible price. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishna-patel-516845182

Specializes in Hospitality Hotel & Motels, Small business, Transportation, Technology, warehouse. And if you don’t see your particular industry listed above, I'm still very happy to research and provide a package that is custom designed just for your needs.

Ultimately, I work to protect my clients' business assets, and by extension, them. I do this by negotiating the best coverage possible, at the lowest responsible price, for all my clients year after year.

Comprehensive Coverage for the Healthcare Industry

Brian’s experience with insurance is a hero’s journey. Starting in the mailroom of his father’s brokerage, he gradually leaned into the industry, learning the ropes as a broker handling surety bonds, and placing commercial coverages for clients in all industries. After an immersive education in literature and philosophy, Brian was drawn into the business world and ultimately came back to insurance.

Early in his career, he turned his attention to business administration, where he successfully managed multiple businesses and drove an annual revenue increase by more than 40 percent in some cases. Since then, he’s applied his business and insurance expertise to assist organizations in managing their complex risk by building and placing airtight insurance programs. 

Brian graduated from California State University, Sacramento with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a minor in Philosophy, earning various accolades in creative writing as well. He currently lives in his hometown of Sacramento with his wife and three rescue dogs. When he’s not advocating for his clients, he continues to write and contemplate philosophy and world religion. 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-king-a624b011/

I’ll never sell to you; just pick up the phone and together we’ll decide if I can help your business. Whether you’re in cannabis or the auto/motorcycle industry, my interests are aligned with yours and I’d love the chance to explain how.

Marshall Nehring puts his 13 years of insurance experience to use providing highly specialized insurance guidance to cannabis operators. Most of his career has been devoted to helping operators within high hazard industry segments better represent themselves and negotiate with the insurance marketplace. He is currently based in San Francisco but his clients are split equally between Northern and Southern California.

Marshall’s approach to client service is to take the time to deeply understand his clients’ businesses, integrate his services into their workflow, and find ways to improve their risk portfolios and bottom lines. Marshall advises his cannabis clients in particular that most startups are getting comprehensive business advice from their insurance brokers, and cannabis operators should expect the same. As an industry veteran, Marshall guides cannabis clients on issues far beyond insurance, including licensing, management of supply chain partners, IP protection, and facility buildouts.

Marshall is married with two children and spends his free time outdoors, mountain biking or hiking in beautiful places.

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

Marshall specializes in providing commercial insurance to cannabis operators, auto/motorcycle dealers, and security services providers.

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