Jerry is the Chairman of G. J. Sullivan Co. Reinsurance. With over 60 years of in-depth and extensive experience in numerous aspects of the insurance business (regulatory, investment, company, claims, program manager, reinsurance and wholesale intermediary), Jerry brings unique skills, ability and contacts as leader of this outstanding organization.
Having grown up in an insurance family, Jerry moved to Southern California in the early ‘70s where he worked with George Walker in the development and expansion of a varied book of property & casualty business including the largest medical professional liability insurance program in the U.S. During this time, Jerry also oversaw a large book of treaty reinsurance business on behalf of the family reinsurance intermediary firm, John F. Sullivan Co. In the early ‘80s he established the company Gerald J. Sullivan & Associates and, along with various partners, developed a number of new companies and insurance products such as structured settlements.
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213-280-5167 Office
213-280-5167 Cellular
Thom has a comprehensive understanding of specialty insurance (both admitted and non-admitted / surplus lines) across a broad spectrum of industry classes & products, with extensive experience in underwriting, claims and distribution. He is a senior executive with an extensive background in Specialty, Reinsurance and Personal & Commercial Lines insurance who understands the big picture and the minute detail; effectively manages operational interdependencies; appreciates the value of business relationships and recognizes market complexities. Thom capably translates conceptual ideas into tangible products or services to maximize competitive advantage and market opportunity.
With more than 40 years in insurance and reinsurance, Thom was previously President of Sullivan Brokers Wholesale Insurance Solutions, President of Great American Custom Insurance Services, Chief Claims Officer & Senior Vice President at American Re-Insurance, Chief Commercial Claims Officer & Vice President at the Farmers Insurance Group of Companies, and a Farmers retail agent. He holds the CPCU, CLU and AIC insurance industry designations. Over the years, Thom has served on a variety of for-profit and non-profit boards of directors and numerous corporate committees, most recently completing his term as an Advisor to the University of San Francisco, School of Management’s “Strategic Artificial Intelligence Program”. His experience and insights are reflected in his article “Exploring Artificial Intelligence and Its Inexorable Infiltration of our Future,” which can be seen here.
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805-796-9852 Office
Lois was hired in late 2009 to grow GJS Re’s portfolio of program business. She has specialized in program placements, including admitted/non-admitted, primary and reinsurance, for more than 20 years. Lois is recognized as a pioneer in the program segment, due to her industry involvement, publications/interviews, teaching, knowledge and contacts.
Prior to joining GJS Re, Lois was the National Sales Leader/Programs for ERC/Swiss Re. From 2000-2007, under her leadership, ERC launched 65 programs, generating GWP of $2.5B.
Lois has held management and executive positions with retail and wholesale insurance agencies, insurance companies, third-party administrators and in public and private sector risk management.
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401-396-8584 Office
213-399-9782 Cellular
Bob has over 30 years experience in graphic design and corporate visual communication. Areas of expertise include the creation of marketing and advertising pieces, both print and digital, as well as presentations, charts, graphs, informational graphics and corporate identity.
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818-324-0841 Office