Testimonials

Kristine M. Thomas, CPCU, AFSB, AAI , Senior Account Executive, J. Smith Lanier & Co.                                                                                                          Ralph is an excellent underwriter and extremely knowledgeable. He is always willing to help at a moments notice and truly knows his product. I have found Ralph willing to "get outside the box" and find creative ways to get things accomplished. March 15, 2011

Michele Lee, Marketing, Blanton & Griffin Insurance
Ralph is our underwriting contact for CNA's EPL/D&O product. He is very knowledgeable, thorough, efficient and proactive in helping us write business. I would not hesitate to give Ralph a high recommendation.” March 22, 2011

Lisa Dale, Account Manager, Blanchard and Calhoun Insurance                  Ralph is extremely knowledgeable, personable and in general a joy to work with. It is nice to work with someone who really understands his product and furthermore likes to share his knowledge - for that I thank him. I would recommend and hope to continue working with him for many years to come.  March 24, 2011

Diana DeValCourt, Senior Vice President, Willis Group                                      In addition to the top three attributes of achieving Great Results, High Integrity, and being Creative, Ralph is very personable and responsive. It would be a pleasure to work with Ralph in an underwriting role again. If I were given the opportunity to hire him within my agency, I would lobby hard to have him as a member of my team. October 20, 2008

Scott Gilliland, Regional Director, Travelers                                                    I worked with Ralph for several years, first as a peer and fellow Regional Distribution Director and then in his role as Regional VP for International Practice. Ralph is always one to take pride in his work, clearly articulate his beliefs, and openly listen to thoughts and ideas that others have. His knowledge of the insurance industry and agency company relationships is always very insightful.  September 29, 2008

My Work

Knology, Inc., West Point, GA                                    (2012 - Present)
Risk Management Leader

Quadrant Group, Atlanta, GA                                     (2011 - Present)
Outsource Sales Advisor / Leader

CNA Insurance / Specialty Pro Commercial, Atlanta, GA  (2010 – 2011)
Underwriting Manager for Management and Professional Liability

sixT5east, llc – Atlanta, GA                                       (2008 - 2010)
Owner / Consultant

Travelers Insurance Company, Atlanta, GA                   (2004 – 2008)
Regional Vice President of Global Accounts — Southern Region

St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance, Atlanta, GA
Regional Distribution Director -- Southeast U.S.         (2002–2004)


Presentations

Why Private Companies Need Directors &Officers Liability Coverage 
(April 2010, Orlando, FL); PLUS Southeast Chapter Event

Global Impact of Emerging Directors' & Officers' Liability Exposures
(Nov 2007, Phoenix, AZ); Presentation to International Insurance Brokers

Understanding Multinational Exposures to U.S. Firms in Today's Economy
(2006 - 2007); Various Insurance and Civic Groups