Important security notice

We've been made aware of individuals impersonating The Carlisle Group. All official communication comes from @tcgrecruit.com only.

Insurance Executive Search

For more than three decades, TCG has specialized in recruiting for the insurance industry, partnering with carriers, brokerages, MGAs, and program administrators across property & casualty, surety, wholesale and specialty lines, life insurance, and professional liability. This focused experience has enabled us to build one of the most extensive and sophisticated candidate networks in the industry, giving our clients access to a diverse pool of skilled professionals at every career level. With over 70 years of combined recruiting experience and a proven track record of thousands of successful placements, from C-suite executives to underwriters, claims professionals, and producers, we understand the unique technical expertise, relationship skills, and market knowledge required for success in insurance. Just as our clients stand by their commitments when issuing policies, we bring the same level of dedication, integrity, and reliability to every search we undertake.

Deep Insurance Industry Knowledge & Market Expertise

Our recruiters possess comprehensive understanding of the insurance landscape, including underwriting disciplines, claims management, actuarial science, risk engineering, and distribution models. We recognize the complexities of different lines of business, from commercial property and general liability to workers’ compensation, professional indemnity, and emerging risks like cyber and environmental. This expertise allows us to identify candidates who understand loss ratios, combined ratios, reserving practices, regulatory requirements, and the competitive dynamics shaping today’s insurance marketplace. Whether you’re expanding into new territories, launching specialty products, or building out a program business, we connect you with professionals who possess both technical acumen and the relationship-building skills essential to insurance success.

Comprehensive Talent Solutions Across All Insurance Functions

We recruit for critical leadership and professional roles spanning the entire insurance value chain from C-suite and enterprise leadership to specialized functional experts. Our placements include underwriting professionals ranging from underwriting assistants to chief underwriting officers responsible for assessing and pricing risk effectively. We also fill claims positions including examiners, adjusters, and claims leaders who deliver exceptional service while managing loss costs. In addition, we recruit actuarial talent, risk control specialists, producers and account executives, operations managers, and technology professionals who support modern insurance operations. Our executive search work regularly includes senior leaders responsible for underwriting strategy, claims management, finance, operations, and distribution leaders who understand how underwriting discipline, pricing strategy, and claims outcomes drive sustainable performance in today’s complex insurance marketplace. From regional carriers to national brokerages and specialty insurance programs, we provide the strategic talent solutions organizations need to compete effectively and serve policyholders with excellence.

Your Trusted Partner in Building Insurance Teams

We understand that success in insurance requires professionals who combine technical expertise with integrity, business judgment, and commitment to long-term client relationships. Our tailored recruitment approach ensures we identify candidates who not only have the right credentials and experience but also align with your company culture and service philosophy. Through our extensive industry network built over decades of focused work in insurance, we access top performers including passive candidates who may not be visible through traditional channels. When you partner with TCG, you gain a dedicated recruitment ally who understands insurance fundamentals and is committed to helping you build teams that drive underwriting profit, claims excellence, and sustainable growth.

Meet the Team

Marc A. Gyimesi CSAM. Managing Director.

Marc A. Gyimesi CSAM

Managing Director

Brian J. Schrift. Senior Search Consultant.

Brian J. Schrift

Senior Search Consultant

Tony E. Frey, CSM. Chief Sales Officer.

Tony E. Frey, CSM

Chief Sales Officer

Bert F. Wendeln. President/CEO

Bert F. Wendeln

President/CEO

Adam C Dillon Search Consultant

Adam C Dillon

Search Consultant

Pamela L. Pfeninger. Senior Internet Researcher.

Pamela L. Pfeninger

Senior Internet Researcher