Memorial Day 2021

It is with great pleasure that we announce the promotion of Danielle Kurtzer to the role of Regional Vice President of our Charleston office, effective February 1, 2024. This is a significant milestone for Danielle and all of us at Roanoke, as she brings a wealth of experience and leadership to this pivotal role. Danielle’s journey in the insurance industry is nothing short of inspiring. With over 30 years under her belt specializing in Surety Bonds, Cargo Insurance, and Property & Casualty Insurance, she has proven herself to be a formidable force in the field. Her tenure at Roanoke began […]

The liability landscape for the trade and transportation industry is changing. Carrier accidents on the road resulting in bodily injury and property damage (BIPD) claims pose a real financial threat to brokers, forwarders, and other transportation intermediaries. Recently, the number of large trucks involved in fatal crashes and the resulting jury awards have skyrocketed. Inconsistent application of the law has put the burden of these “nuclear verdicts” on not just the carriers but also the broker-forwarders responsible for hiring the carriers. This volatile litigation landscape and the rise in “nuclear verdicts” has specifically led to two related issues for transportation […]

Karen has been a part of Roanoke for nearly 20 years. During this time, she has shown exceptional leadership skills and technical expertise in multiple customer-facing positions, such as Head of Marine & Liability Underwriting and Head of Liability Claims. Her most recent role was SVP, Chief Underwriting Officer, Marine at Munich Re Specialty Group N.A. where she was responsible for leading our inland, ocean and cargo liability underwriting teams. One of her notable contributions was developing essential insurance policies for our clients in the logistics sector. She also demonstrated outstanding dedication in promptly and favorably settling complex liability claims. […]