Erik Matson

Erik is the co-founder of Transverse and a seasoned insurance executive with a proven track record of building profitable insurance operations in MGA-centric and program-led sectors; as well as significant underwriting intensive operations. He has extensive operating and governance experience for start-up companies over the past 30 years.

Erik has close to 47 years of active playing and coaching experience in the world’s “beautiful game” of soccer and when not with family, friends or colleagues, he can be seen watching a game!

Dave is the co-founder of Transverse and has over 15 years’ experience investing significant capital in to asset classes including the insurance sector. He was a significant minority investor in Bermudian reinsurance vehicles as well as an early sponsor of various ILS and alternative risk strategies in the Lloyd's Market. He has formerly served on the Advisory Boards of Dyal Capital, MC Seamax, Fortress Transportation & Infrastructure, and Atalaya Capital, among others. 

Susan Allen

Susan is an accomplished, well-known professional bringing 18 years of experience and established relationships that enables capitalization of the market across the Program, MGA and Reinsurance Industry. She has gained depth and experience at IAT, Hanover and Travelers with exposure to multiple commercial lines of business and disciplines of underwriting, product, claims and sales.

Ethan Allen, FCAS

Ethan is a credentialed actuary and 25-year insurance veteran with experience spanning both Commercial and Personal lines across a wide array of insurance businesses. Immediately prior to joining Transverse, Ethan led AIG’s Programs Division as Division Executive, overseeing a $1.1B multi-line portfolio of US & Canadian Program business.

Ethan has a passion for health and fitness and when not in the office can often be found in the gym working out or in the kitchen whipping up some new creations.

Jamie Coleman, CPCU

Jamie has over 30 years’ experience in the property and casualty insurance industry.  She has wide-ranging regulatory compliance experience including with The Republic Group, a well-known program carrier, and most recently as an integral part of a start-up operation.

Jamie, a native Texan, enjoys sunny days and outdoor activities, traveling with family and friends and cheering for her daughter’s volleyball team.

Jason is an accomplished professional with 20 years in the insurance industry working both on the carrier and MGA side.  He has held various senior positions within a startup MGA helping build the platform and portfolio from $30m GWP to $250m GWP across most P&C lines.  Prior to Transverse, Jason has gained valuable knowledge working at AIG, DUAL Commercial, and most recently as VP – Operations at Old Republic.

When not working, Jason enjoys spending time with his family and coaching his sons’ youth sports teams.

Robert is an insurance/reinsurance veteran with nearly 30 years’ experience.  He has held multiple underwriting roles of increasing responsibility over his tenure, including more than 20 years with Munich Re, working on most P&C lines on both traditional and non-traditional bases.  Prior to that, his background was on the accounting and financial analysis side.

When not industry brainstorming, Rob enjoys spending his personal time with friends and family going to the theater and participating in escape rooms.

Donna Scardelletti

Donna has over 25 years of experience and is well versed in all facets of Human Resources across a broad array of businesses from manufacturing to advertising, and most recently, insurance and reinsurance.  Donna has extensive knowledge of employment laws in NJ, PA, CA and TX as well as the United Kingdom.

Once an avid skier, Donna enjoys traveling, gardening, volunteering and spending time with her family.

April Su

April has over 17 years of experience as a finance professional across multiple industries.  Prior to joining Transverse, April led the financial operations for a shared services company to US and offshore companies as the Vice President of Finance.  She has extensive knowledge and experience in financial efficiencies and reporting.

When not at work, April enjoys catching up with friends and family.

Rob is a respected Operations & Technology executive with over 15 years of insurance experience including leading global integration and standardization strategies to deliver consistency and customer-driven quality improvements. Prior to joining Transverse, he was at AIG leading global corporate initiatives and business unit operations most recently as Head of Operations for Lexington Insurance.