Team Leader
333 South Grand Avenue Suite 1570 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Phone: (949) 290-3605 Cell: (949) 290-3605
"I'm a Cyber & Tech Broker with CRC’s Executive Professional Practice Group, primarily responsible as the team lead for placing and managing Cyber & Data Privacy Liability across many industry sectors. As a third-generation insurance professional, I understand the importance of building strong, reliable relationships by identifying the best solutions in the marketplace to fit an insured's needs. I earned a Bachelor of Science from California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo in 2019. During my tenure at California Polytechnic State University, I began my insurance career with Evolve MGA, a cyber-specialty market, as an associate underwriter focused on building an extensive knowledge of cyber wording, the cyber market, and how to properly assess a cyber-risk. After completing my education, I joined Evolve MGA full-time as a production underwriter where I established an in-depth understanding of how to analyze a risk associated with the looming threats of cyber-attacks across all industry sectors. In addition, I was responsible for managing my own Cyber and Tech E&O book of business along the West Coast by handling current retail broker relationships and opening new windows of opportunity. Six months later, I became a full-time Producer for Evolve and led the West Coast Division in Los Angeles, CA. I generated an extensive client base of retail broker agencies throughout 10 states while simultaneously maintaining a comprehensive knowledge of competitive cyber markets and its fluid trends. I put an emphasize on establishing myself as a direct cyber resource for retail brokers to identify key risks and facilitate the implementation of best practices to better protect their insureds against a future cyber-attack.I joined the CRC team in 2021 and work directly on the Cyber Risk Team to provide the best possible outcome for CRC’s well-established retail insurance partners through innovative risk analysis, reliable service, top market access, and more."
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ProElite team embodies a culture of excellence, where expertise and long tenure intersect with innovation and creativity. We thrive on thinking outside the box and approaching risks from unique angles, always remaining service-oriented and responsive to our clients' needs. Honesty, integrity, and collaborative spirit form the foundation of our approach, as we strive to be trusted advisors, fostering growth and development among our members. With a strategic and intentional focus, we drive purpose-driven initiatives, aligning closely with our clients to provide unwavering support and communication. Every team member is valued equally, with a commitment to encouraging growth and rewarding hard work at every turn.
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David Alferez
Director
dalferez@crcgroup.com
O: (213)-439-3485
Chris Badali
cbadali@crcgroup.com
O: (213)-785-5864
Jay Horoshak
jhoroshak@crcgroup.com
O: (213)-439-3438
Jane Moore
jmoore@crcgroup.com
O: (949)-477-6662
Dirk Vanderwall
dvanderwall@crcgroup.com
O: (213)-439-3486
Michelle Levine
Senior Vice President
mlevine@crcgroup.com
O: (212)-549-9888
Laura Begley
Assistant Vice President
lbegley@crcgroup.com
O: (213)-439-3489
Brandon Biagi
Broker
bbiagi@crcgroup.com
O: (310)-697-6096
Jake Callow
jcallow@crcgroup.com
O: (213)-439-3469
Patrick Dugan
pdugan@crcgroup.com
O: (213)-439-3403
Candace Funsch
cfunsch@crcgroup.com
O: (201)-286-0428
Julio Ramos
jramos@crcgroup.com
O: (213)-785-5852
Mario Romero
mromero@crcgroup.com
O: (213)-439-3440
Ryan Stell
rstell@crcgroup.com
O: (213)-139-3445
Kevin Ware
Broker, AVP
keware@crcgroup.com
O: (312)-208-9073
Josh White
JoshWhite@crcgroup.com
O: (813)-362-1069
Travis Whitmill
twhitmill@crcgroup.com
O: (904)-329-6347
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