Insurance Broking & Risk Management
What do we do? We are an insurance brokerage and risk management firm that focuses on businesses from $10 million in revenue to $200 million.
As insurance brokers we place all lines of insurance a business may need. As a risk management firm, we help companies improve operational practices and strategic decisions to eliminate waste from insurance premiums and fortuitous loss.
Your Industry Understood
Your risk, your challenges, your problems. The heart of our services focus on your business. We know your industry, let’s talk about the challenges you face. Our advisors work in industry verticals. Businesses like yours. Let's skip “discovery” and delve into your problems.
Time spent with us provides new insights that will challenge your perspective. A fresh approach on risk and emerging threats to help you operate differently and improve your profitability. It's productive time you will value.
Team
Kevin Purvis, CPCU
Founder & Managing Partner
Kevin has spent 12 years concentrating on complex risk for innovation companies such as advanced manufacturing, technology, and life science companies. His expertise in D&O, E&O/professional liability, cyber risk, intellectual property, and large Workers’ Compensation allow him to challenge his client’s viewpoints, creating opportunity within risk.
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Jordan Gillespie
Founder & Partner
Jordan focuses on innovation companies such as advanced manufacturing, and technology. He also works with construction and transportation firms. Key to his success is partnering with growth oriented businesses to develop risk management best practices in order to eliminate waste of unexpected loss.
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Michael Collum
Founder & Partner
Michael’s expertise has been centered on community associations and real estate portfolios for the last 12 years. Having weathered the South Florida storms with his clients, his knowledge of the property market is second to none.
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Alex Buschmann
Broker
Five years handling property & casualty insurance has led Alex to specialize in innovation companies, including advanced manufacturing, technology and life science (including cannabis). He has also focused on the risks churches and schools face with youth protection and active shooter.
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David Brenner
Broker
David spent 17 years on the carrier side underwriting social services, nonprofits, and accounting firms. He is now using that knowledge to provide his clients deeper insight into their insurance programs and the risks they face.
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Craig Simpkins
Broker
Craig has been working in non-profit and social services risk management since the beginning of his career. Focused solely on those helping others and faith based organizations, Craig's knowledge base is a huge resource to his clients.
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Ryan Dunn
Broker
Ryan's interests have drawn him to innovation companies. Having worked for early stage start ups and middle size technology focused companies, Ryan understands the challenges your company faces.
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Alec Berizzi
Broker
Graduating from Ole Miss with a degree in Risk Management & Insurance, Alec provided account management support for Cothrom's clients before starting his role as a broker.
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Norma Hodge
Marketing Manager
Norma Hodge’s three decades of carrier relationships are essential to Cothrom and our client’s success. She brings deep underwriting knowledge to the process that present our clients to carriers in the best light possible.
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Arturo Rojas
Commercial Lines Department Manager
Arturo has been engaged in real estate and insurance for over a decade. He has been working with contractors for the last several years as well. Arturo brings a welcome get it done work ethic for each of his clients.
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