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. 

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.

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.

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.

Alastair is a brand name within the broader global insurance industry. He has been a broker (COO of Aon RE), a reinsurance executive (CEO of JLT RE); an insurer – he was a Director and Chief Underwriting Officer of Qatar Insurance and Qatar RE. His formative portion of his career was prior to joining JLT Re in 2012. Alastair was a member of the executive committee at Aon Benfield and chairman of Aon Benfield Securities Limited. His industry career has spanned more than 30 years since starting out as a graduate trainee at Jardine Matheson. Presently, he is the CEO and Insurance Segment Head of Fractal Industries, which is a top innovative platform/services company focused on Cyber Terrorism & Insurance Analytics. 

Len has over 35 years of property and casualty reinsurance and insurance experience including over 20 years at the senior executive level. His experience includes underwriting, finance and actuarial, with extensive rating agency experience. He brings leadership skills with expertise in strategic vision/implementation, risk management, executive team development and board effectiveness to Transverse. Len is currently CEO of Len Goldberg, Inc., serves on the board of Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd., where he was founding CEO, and the Advisory Board of Distinguished Programs, a large specialist MGA. His previous insurance experience includes executive positions with Greenlight Re, Alea Group, Zurich Financial Services and Continental Insurance Company. 

Michael has more than 25 years of leadership experience in the insurance and reinsurance industry, including in investment banking and capital markets. He is a partner at Drinker Biddle & Reath in the firm’s Corporate and Securities Practice Group and a member of its Insurance Regulatory and Transactional Team. Michael’s experience includes insurance M&A, structured reinsurance, formation and capital raises for start-ups (including extensive InsurTech representations), insurance-linked securities (ILS), and loss portfolio run-off and administration. His broad industry knowledge comes from spearheading numerous business initiatives and innovative offerings at Sirius Group, Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank and Alea Group. 

Jesse is the Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Virgo. Prior to Virgo, Jesse was a senior investment professional at Eton Park Capital Management where he focused on credit, distressed, special situations and asset-based investing. Jesse joined Eton Park through a merger with R6 Capital Management, where he was a co-founder, partner and portfolio manager. Prior to joining R6 Capital, Jesse was a senior investment professional at Silver Point Capital. Jesse worked on the public trading desk and also assisted in the build out of the firm’s middle-market, private investment business, where he worked with several Virgo team members. Prior to Silver Point, Jesse was an Associate with Clayton, Dubilier and Rice and an Analyst with Morgan Stanley Capital Partners, the leveraged buyout principal investment division of Morgan Stanley. 

Todd is a Partner at Virgo Investment Group focused on evolving prospective management teams and collaborating with our investment partners to transform and grow Virgo’s portfolio companies. Prior to joining Virgo, Todd was a Partner with Jesse Watson at R6 Capital, and later worked together at Eton Park. Todd has recruited for public and private sector clients throughout a variety of industries including financial and professional services, real estate, technology, manufacturing, distribution and healthcare. Todd’s prior experience includes several years in real estate finance, development and dispositions, first at LaSalle Partners, a global provider of comprehensive real estate and investment management services, and subsequently at Oxford Realty, a national multi-family real estate developer and asset manager. Todd has been a member of the Northern Virginia Technology Council and is a member of the Turnaround Management Association.