About Us

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” -Winston Churchill

Pam Rushing joined CM Vantage in 2023.

Rushing has a wealth of insurance experience having spent more than 25 years in the industry, working for several well-respected national carriers. Throughout her career, she has held high-impact roles in management, underwriting and marketing.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing and risk management from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and has earned her CPCU designation.

Mike brings more than 24 years of property and casualty experience focused on both surplus lines and admitted operations.  Prior to joining CM Vantage, Mike was vice president – Underwriting for Colony Specialty. He also worked for AIG in leading the excess casualty division for the West Region and started his insurance underwriting career with the Cincinnati Insurance Companies. His background in strategic thinking, coaching and motivating underwriting teams positions Mike well as CM Vantage’s Chief Underwriting Officer. 

Mark brings more than 23 years of property and casualty experience in surplus and specialty lines. Mark started his career as an agent and has honed his skills in risk underwriting, product development, distribution management, operations, corporate underwriting and regulatory compliance. Prior to joining CM Vantage, Mark held various management positions with Capitol Insurance Companies, a member of the Alleghany Group.

Gary has 20 years of property and casualty experience with expertise in specialty lines underwriting. Prior to joining CM Vantage in April 2024, Gary was underwriting director at West Bend Insurance’s Specialty division. He has a background in developing, coaching and mentoring successful underwriting teams and creating new programs and products. Outside of work, you’ll find Gary rooting for all Wisconsin sports teams, especially the Packers.

Jameey began his career in loss control and premium audit before transitioning to commercial underwriting in 2005. Prior to joining CM Vantage in 2018, Jameey was a regional underwriting manager for CapSpecialty, a member of the Alleghany Group. He has two daughters and is a die-hard Packers fan.

Jessica brings more than 20 years of commercial underwriting experience in the property and casualty industry. She began her career with Wausau Insurance Companies as a customer service representative for direct sales and transitioned to underwriter in 2003, where she developed and grew her property and casualty knowledge and skills. Prior to joining CM Vantage, Jessica was a senior underwriter with Starr Companies and held similar positions at CAN and Liberty Mutual.

Sue brings more than 28 years of commercial property and casualty insurance underwriting experience in non-admitted surplus lines and admitted standard lines, working with both managing general agents and independent agents. Prior to joining CM Vantage, Sue held many underwriting roles with CapSpecialty Insurance in Madison, Wisconsin.

Laura brings more than 13 years of commercial insurance experience in surplus and specialty lines. After starting her career at a retail agency, Laura enjoyed roles with wholesale brokerages and managing general agents. Prior to joining CM Vantage, Laura was a production underwriter with Amwins Access.

Edina brings more than 12 years of combined underwriting and operations management experience. Prior to joining CM Vantage in 2022, Edina was a specialty lines underwriter in the E&S market at Hartford Steam Boiler and retail operations manager. With her diverse background, Edina brings a unique perspective to the team and looks forward to developing and expanding the Binding Division.

Stefan brings more than 14 years of commercial underwriting experience in the property and casualty industry. Stefan developed his underwriting skills in both the admitted and non-admitted markets. Prior to joining CM Vantage, Stefan was a senior commercial underwriter with Argo Construction, a member of Argo Group.

Ryan brings more than 16 years of commercial underwriting experience in the surplus lines property and casualty industry. Prior to joining CM Vantage, Ryan was a senior commercial underwriter with Capitol Insurance Companies, a member of the Alleghany Group.

Randy brings more than 25 years of commercial underwriting experience, including more than 17 years in excess and surplus lines. Prior to joining CM Vantage in 2022, he was a senior underwriter on the Special Risks team at CapSpecialty.

Jenna began her career in the banking industry, rising through the ranks into management before switching to the insurance industry. She comes from West Bend where she worked in specialty underwriting for three years before joining CM Vantage. When not at work, Jenna enjoys spending time outdoors and tries to visit at least one national park per year with her husband.

Lisa started her commercial lines underwriting career 16 years ago at Liberty Mutual. She joined CM Vantage in 2021. Prior to that she worked at Ironshore as a senior underwriter in the excess and surplus lines department. Lisa resides in Connecticut with her husband, her son, daughter and two stepsons.