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We help agents and businesses navigate cyber security and cyber insurance challenges. GST Specialty can also assist financial institutions and high net worth individuals with crypto related insurance risks.
Cyber Crime is at an all-time high and so are cyber insurance rates. Specialized expertise allows us to analyze your situation and get you covered at a fair price.
Everyone has different insurance needs. As a wholesale broker we work with agents throughout the globe to deliver bespoke solutions.
Charlie began his career in insurance at Mercer Consulting at the age of 18. He grew passionate about solving complex problems for his clients. Post-college, Stenger worked as a financial markets consultant in Chicago. When he returned to Missouri to raise his family, he made his way back into insurance consulting, specializing in Cyber related risk management.
Jacquie serves the team as a board member. Jacquie is the Head of Sales at, SkinIO, a skin cancer detection tech company headquartered in Chicago. She assists Charlie with business development strategy. Jacquie offers critical input on a daily basis.
James is the Head of Cyber at New Dawn Risk, a Lloyds of London broker. As an advisor to GST, James provides strategic input and global broking resources.
James served in the British Special Forces with active duty in Afghanistan.
James is well-known around Lloyds and many pubs which he frequents.
Mike is a cybersecurity, risk management and data analytics executive based in the United States, servicing clients globally. Recently, Mike successfully completed the transition to RubinBrown, a national public accounting and business advisory firm, seeing through the acquisition of hoytNIVA (SDVOSB), a firm he founded in 2016. As a Part
Mike is a cybersecurity, risk management and data analytics executive based in the United States, servicing clients globally. Recently, Mike successfully completed the transition to RubinBrown, a national public accounting and business advisory firm, seeing through the acquisition of hoytNIVA (SDVOSB), a firm he founded in 2016. As a Partner and specialist in aerospace and defense department contracting, Mike continues to serve and protect the U.S. and our allies globally.
Mike also served his country honorably in the U.S. Army Special Forces (12th/20th SFG, USASOC, SOCOM) in addition to U.S. Intelligence Agencies.
Mike spends his free time with his wife and four children in the Northwest Suburbs & North Shore of Chicago and can often be found at American Muscle & Exotic Motorcar Events, training with fellow master-level martial artists or through volunteering for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and Green Beret Foundation.
Aaron Weissenfluh serves the team as a security advisor and provides technical guidance. Cyber insurance and security are critical components of the overall approach for complex risks.
Aaron was the Chief Information Security Officer for, CBOE Global Markets, the world's second largest stock exchange.
Aaron got his career started by impou
Aaron Weissenfluh serves the team as a security advisor and provides technical guidance. Cyber insurance and security are critical components of the overall approach for complex risks.
Aaron was the Chief Information Security Officer for, CBOE Global Markets, the world's second largest stock exchange.
Aaron got his career started by impounding cars for his friend's family impound business (No Fear).
Brian Kaser serves the team as an advisor and offers risk management viewpoints helping with long-term strategic planning.
Kaser ran his own hedge fund as one of the world's largest short-term derivatives traders. He can analyze risk and make predictions at a granular or macro level.
Brian can also hit a golf ball a country mile.
John Lovell, owner of Lovell Insurance Group, is an advisor to GST Specialty. John provides guidance and thought leadership to the GST team and supports the business with a shared services model.
John has been a critical advisor to Stenger for years and brings a unique approach to both insurance and problem solving.
John is also a scratch golfer!
Jon serves as a technical advisor to GST Specialty. Jon is the co-founder of Tenfold Security, a cyber security company. Tenfold provides penetration tests and assessments for businesses globally. Jon offers an expert opinion on how companies should deploy their cloud infrastructure securely and generates reports for underwriters to lever
Jon serves as a technical advisor to GST Specialty. Jon is the co-founder of Tenfold Security, a cyber security company. Tenfold provides penetration tests and assessments for businesses globally. Jon offers an expert opinion on how companies should deploy their cloud infrastructure securely and generates reports for underwriters to leverage.
Jon is a closet marketing genius and even has his own spice blend.
Nick Thompson serves GST Specialty as an advisor. He is a compliance and legal subject matter expert in the financial sector.
Following his Michigan State football career, Nick traded bonds at a Chicago prop firm. As the trading turned algorithmic, Nick went back to get his law degree and now runs a legal and compliance consulting firm fo
Nick Thompson serves GST Specialty as an advisor. He is a compliance and legal subject matter expert in the financial sector.
Following his Michigan State football career, Nick traded bonds at a Chicago prop firm. As the trading turned algorithmic, Nick went back to get his law degree and now runs a legal and compliance consulting firm focused on serving investment management businesses.
Nick's "random knowledge log" is as impressive as his workout routine.
Rakitha Bandara or "Rocky" as we call him serves as an advisor to GST Specialty. He is the owner of FYXO, an international application development company with security architects for hire.
Rocky provides a unique service by deploying global outsourced IT talent which GST Specialty's client's leverage.
If you are in NYC, ask Rocky to show you around. He's a legend.
Scott Lippert serves GST Specialty as an advisor. He is a business leader and a partner in Viagio Technologies delivering application development solutions to middle market companies.
He also actively sources investment opportunities for his family office.
Scott lends his skills to GST as a top tier networker and connector. Scott and Char
Scott Lippert serves GST Specialty as an advisor. He is a business leader and a partner in Viagio Technologies delivering application development solutions to middle market companies.
He also actively sources investment opportunities for his family office.
Scott lends his skills to GST as a top tier networker and connector. Scott and Charlie enjoy getting together on the golf course to play, "who can swing more times."
Mark plays a significant role as a strategic advisor offering GST perspective on how to scale the organization.
Mark Esposito is a Sr. Partner with Kingsley Gate Partners and formally led the Global Financial Services practice. With nearly three decades of experience in retained executive search and business development, Mark specializes
Mark plays a significant role as a strategic advisor offering GST perspective on how to scale the organization.
Mark Esposito is a Sr. Partner with Kingsley Gate Partners and formally led the Global Financial Services practice. With nearly three decades of experience in retained executive search and business development, Mark specializes in the commercial and investment banking, asset management and fintech sectors. Mark is recognized as an industry leader in conducting confidential Board, C suite and direct report searches and advises his clients on strategic hiring strategies around the globe.
Mark is currently a member of the Board of Trustees at The Marvelwood School located in Kent, CT. He is also a member of The Exchange Club of New Canaan and the Darien Lions Club.
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Our team is very familiar with the cyber vernacular and the application process. We can even recommend a third-party assessment to help prepare your insured for underwriting.
We have the ability to provide an industry comparison to help analyze what limit is right for the insured.
We have experience working globally and enjoy the process.
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