Ledgebrook Inc., a technology-focused provider in the Excess and Surplus Lines insurance sector, has launched Ledgebrook Re, a boutique reinsurance brokerage and advisory firm dedicated to supporting the next generation of insurance innovators.
In June 2025, Ledgebrook Inc. closed a $65 million Series C funding round to drive strategic growth.
The broking team includes market veterans such as Erik Soria as the Chief Reinsurance Officer and Head of Strategy, Christopher Grether as the Senior Vice President (SVP), Strategy and Reinsurance, and Benjamin Shapiro as the VP of Strategy and Reinsurance.
Soria’s previous roles include serving as the Executive Vice President (EVP), Head of US Casualty and Business Solutions for BMS Group, Head of US Casualty of Conduit Re, and SVP of Sirius Group.
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He was also the VP and Branch Manager of P&C Treaty Reinsurance for QBE Reinsurance, Senior Underwriter for QBE North America, Assistant VP (AVP) at Willis Re, and has spent over five years at Aon Benfield in several senior positions.
Most recently, Grether served at Gallagher Re for over four years as SVP and VP, before which he was at Willis Re for over three years as an AVP and Treaty Analyst.
Lastly, Shapiro was an AVP for broker Guy Carpenter and has previously served in senior roles such as AVP and Broker at BMS Group.
Ledgebrook commented, “Our unique perspective enables us to deliver tailored, strategic solutions designed to meet the demands of today’s evolving market.
“Ledgebrook Re takes a hands-on, collaborative approach to every engagement, developing customised strategies that align with the specific goals and vision of each client.”
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