About Us

Meet the Leadership Team

Gabriel Weiss CEO & Co-Founder
Gabriel Weiss
CEO & Co-Founder
Previously Entrepreneur-In-Residence at Point72

7+ years insurance experience, Russell Reynolds Alum

Co-Founder of successfully acquired claims-focused AI Insurtech

Captain & Airborne Ranger, US Army, 101st Airborne Division
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Sam Espinosa CMO & Co-Founder
Sam Espinosa
CMO & Co-Founder
Previously VP of Marketing at Pindrop

16+ years experience, B2B
Sales & Marketing

Head of Marketing for successfully acquired Y Combinator Tech startup

Yale University
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Matthew Granade
Board of Directors
CEO & Co-Founder of Dragonfly Insurance; Co-Founder & Chair of Domino Data Lab

Former Chief Market Intelligence Officer at Point72; Co-Head of Research at Bridgewater Associates

Harvard College & Harvard Business School, George F. Baker Scholar
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Jonathan York
CTO
Previously Head of Digital Transformation & Client Technology at Bridgewater Associates

25 years leadership experience in financial services technology

Business Insider’s Top 8 POWER PLAYERS in Tech Innovation

Oxford University Alum
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Adam Palmer Yaari
CFO
Previously Vice President at Lazard

8+ years experience in finance and strategy

US Army, 101st Airborne Division

Wharton School of Business
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Judah Max Dobrinsky
Head of Risk
Previously Director of Operations at Graph Group, managing $200M+ in admitted and captive assets

Founder & President of Magnet Insurance Agency, with $1.5B in insurable value

Deutsche Bank Alum, advising  $1.35B+ in transactions
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Allison Ammirato
Head of Formation
Previously Senior Accountant
at Brown & Brown

7+ years insurance experience in Captive Accounting

Captive Insurance Times Emerging Talent April 2020 Issue

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Union College
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Chris Kramer
Senior Director Captive Consulting
Previously led captive operations across multiple domiciles

20+ years experience in Alternative Risk, Captives, RRGs

Built Barbados’s largest Rent-A-Captive

MBA, Case Western Reserve University
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Shantell Cogdell
Head of Captive Management
Previously Assistant VP, Captive Management at Marsh

16+ years insurance experience in risk and captive management

Masters in Accounting and Financial Management
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Expertise
Luzern Risk is supported by a team of world-class experts across multiple disciplines, including:
Advisory
Regulatory
Legal
Claims
Actuary
Audit
Investment
Reinsurance
Luzern Risk, a privately held company headquartered in New York City,
is venture-backed by Caffeinated Capital.
Luzern Risk vs. Traditional Captive Managers
Our modern, comprehensive, and accessible approach puts you in full control of your insurance.
Luzern Risk
Total Clarity
Access a full picture of captive operations and performance to align strategy and gain control
Custom Fit
Tailored captive structures and coverage options that align with your unique needs.
Digital Platform
Easy-to-use online dashboard for tracking performance, automating tasks, accessing insights, and streamlining renewals.
Faster Underwriting
Simplified, transparent processes reduce friction and make it easier to grow.
Flexible Financial Solutions
Bespoke collateral structures, financing options, and premium arrangements to meet needs.
Transparent Pricing
Clear and competitive fees with no hidden costs.
Mid-Market Accessible
Designed to accommodate the diverse needs of clients across industries and coverage lines
Traditional Captive Managers
Black Box
Captive details are held or difficult to track, making it harder to assess and control
One-Size-Fits-All
Limited flexibility with pre-set coverage models, captive structures, and underwriting requirements.
Antiquated Systems
Disjointed tools, manual processes, and outdated methods make for a frustrating experience and create administrative hassle
Complex Submissions
Lengthy, opaque submission processes delay onboarding and decision-making.
Limited Financial Services
Limited customization, often requiring clients to fit rigid financial frameworks.
Opaque Fees & Markups
Ambiguous cost structures
Enterprise-Focused
Focused on large corporations with extensive resources, with few outside-the-box options
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