Contributors

The team behind the report

Joe Berrios

Managing Director – Carrier Practice

Joe Berrios joined Gallagher Bassett in 2006 as Managing Director, playing a key role in establishing and growing the insurance carrier business segment. With nearly four decades of experience, he has built successful client partnerships and is a trusted industry professional. Before Gallagher Bassett, he held leadership positions at GAB Robins and began his career at Metropolitan P&L as an internal auditor. Berrios holds a Bachelor of Science from Iona College, completed Gallagher Bassett's Executive Leadership Program with Harvard Business School, and has various industry designations, including Senior Claim Law Associate.

Jon Stambaugh, CPCU

Senior Vice President – Carrier Practice

Jon has been with Gallagher Bassett since 2013 and is the Senior Vice President of Carrier Practice. In this role, he engages at the executive level for new accounts, collaborating with leadership on strategic business opportunities. Jon oversees Gallagher Bassett's national carrier sales team and sets the strategic direction for the business segment. Before Gallagher Bassett, he worked with Lockton Companies, General Electric, and EY. Jon holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Accounting from the University of Iowa. He also completed Executive Education at Kellogg School of Business, Maximizing Sales Force Performance from Northwestern University, and has industry certifications, including CPCU and Certified Green Belt in GE Six Sigma Process Improvement Methodology.

Caryn Siebert, JD

Vice President – National Director Carrier Engagement

Caryn Siebert serves as the VP of Carrier Practice and Director of Carrier Engagement at Gallagher Bassett, focusing on business development and strategic initiatives. With over 20 years of expertise in claims, legal, risk management, and process improvement, Caryn has held executive roles such as CEO, Chief Claims Officer, and General Counsel. She actively contributes to industry events, organizations, and mentoring initiatives. Caryn is based in Orange County, CA, and is actively involved in strategic initiatives and business development for the national P&C carrier marketplace and public entity/risk management, focusing on various insurance products and risk mitigation. She mentors students at Fowler School of Law (Chapman University) and conducts mock interviews at Cal State Fullerton – School of Insurance.

Daniel Link, CPCU

Senior Vice President – Consultative Analytics

Dan Link joined Gallagher Bassett in 2016. He leads the sales and marketing analytics team for risk management and carrier segments. With over 20 years of experience, his role includes business development, broker relations, client stewardship, managed care analytics, and internal management reporting. Before Gallagher Bassett, Dan worked at CNA Financial Insurance as a Consulting Director for Underwriting Strategy from 2015–2016 and at Zurich Financial Services as the Director of Manufacturing and Practice Leader for the USA from 2014–2015. He holds a Master's Degree from Loyola Quinlan School of Business and a CPCU Designation from Michigan State University.

Emily Day

Consultant – Consultative Analytics

Emily Day joined Gallagher Bassett in 2017. In her role as a Consultant in Consultative Analytics, Emily oversees analytics for Gallagher Bassett’s largest carrier partnership, driving program stewardship to deliver exceptional results for both clients and the firm. Emily has been instrumental in launching Stewardship 4.0 for US clients and facilitating the transition of our largest carrier partnership into the Gallagher Bassett analytic system. Emily started her career at Gallagher Bassett as an intern in Analytics and has held various roles, including in analytic strategy and client-focused analytics, especially within managed care analytics and client stewardship. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics and Politics from Loras College.