Carlie Bennink is an E&S underwriting leader with a strong track record of success in high-net-worth personal lines. She serves as Vice President, Zonal Underwriting Manager at PURE Programs, where she oversees the East and West Coast zones and supports underwriting execution, broker engagement, and the continued growth of PURE’s E&S practice. Prior to her current role, Carlie held several leadership positions at PURE Programs, and earlier in her career, she spent more than seven years at Chubb, where she held underwriting and management roles in the personal lines space.

Carlie holds a Bachelor of Arts from James Madison University and has earned the CPCU, ARe, and API designations.

Chris Hatt is an accomplished insurance executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience spanning the U.S. and London insurance markets. Currently serving as Executive Vice President and Practice Leader, Personal Lines at Amwins Access, Chris specializes in private client and personal lines insurance, underwriting, and distribution strategy. Prior to joining Amwins, he held senior leadership positions with MarketScout, Shepherd Compello, Arthur J. Gallagher, and Willis Holdings, and was the Founder and CEO of Decus Insurance, a Brown & Brown company. Recognized for building successful underwriting and brokerage operations, Chris has a proven track record of driving growth, developing high-performing teams, and strengthening carrier and client relationships across the specialty insurance sector.

Jonathan Fajen is an experienced professional in the Excess and Surplus (E&S) insurance industry, boasting an impressive 17-year tenure. He currently serves as the leader of Chubb's E&S practice, known as Chubb Custom, where he is responsible for overseeing underwriting operations and driving technological advancements within the department. Prior to joining Chubb, Jonathan held a significant role as the head of underwriting at PURE Programs, where he successfully developed and expanded their E&S practice. His journey in the insurance field began with various positions at AIG and Lexington, providing him with a strong foundation and comprehensive understanding of the industry.

Jonathan's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Business from Brigham Young University followed by an MBA from Questrom School of Business at Boston University. Throughout his career, Jonathan has consistently demonstrated his expertise and capabilities in the E&S industry, earning a reputation for achieving remarkable results. With his strong leadership and commitment to innovation, he continues to play a significant role in driving Chubb Custom's success and shaping the future of underwriting operations.