Advisory Committee - Philadelphia

  • Amanda Nash - QBE

    Amanda is an Assistant Vice President Middle Market East Coast Team Lead at QBE North America handling E&O and Cyber liability. Amanda received both her master’s in business administration and BA in Economics from Syracuse University.

  • Katie Croweley - C&F

    Katie is an Assistant Vice President at Crum & Forster. She is Head of the Financial Lines Small Business Unit (FLEX) and Regional Manager of the Mid-Atlantic tech and cyber team. Katie earned a BS in Accounting from The Pennsylvania State University.

  • Ben Slagis - Lockton

    Ben serves as a Senior Vice President and Digital Asset Insurance Broker based in Lockton’s Philadelphia office. He advises clients across the digital asset ecosystem, including cryptocurrency exchanges, custodians, blockchain technology companies, digital asset funds, and other emerging fintech organizations. Ben works closely with clients to identify, assess, and mitigate complex risk exposures, developing tailored insurance and risk transfer strategies that support innovation while protecting balance sheets and stakeholder interests. With more than 15 years of insurance experience focused on financial institutions and emerging technology risks, Ben partners with Lockton’s global broking and specialty practice teams to deliver comprehensive, robust insurance solutions. He manages the full insurance placement process, from risk analysis and market strategy to carrier negotiations and program implementation, ensuring clients receive best-in-class coverage and service. His expertise in the evolving digital asset landscape enables him to help organizations navigate regulatory uncertainty, operational risks, cyber exposures, and the unique challenges associated with a rapidly changing industry.

  • Meredith Schnur - Marsh

    Meredith Schnur is the US and Canada Regional Cyber Practice Leader for Marsh.  In this role, Meredith leads all operations in the US and Canada and is responsible for driving superior client service and operational excellence at every level of Marsh’s Cyber Practice. She also works with Marsh’s national and zonal distribution leaders to streamline and enhance Marsh’s cyber operating model.

    Prior to joining Marsh, Meredith was the National Practice Leader of the Professional Risk Practice at Wells Fargo Insurance. Throughout her 30-year insurance career, she has focused solely on Errors & Omissions coverage and its subsequent evolution into Cyber insurance, and is a nationally recognized expert on Cyber, Media and E&O insurance.