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. Over the years, Thom has served on a variety of for-profit and non-profit boards of directors and numerous corporate committees and is currently an Advisor at the University of San Francisco, School of Management, for their “Strategic Artificial Intelligence Program”.