Tim began his insurance career in 1973 as a casualty underwriter trainee and quickly advanced to casualty underwriter by 1974. By 1977, he was a supervising underwriter, marking the start of a successful career. Tim gained valuable experience with USF&G, Chicago Facultative Reinsurance, Treaty Reinsurance, and Scor Reinsurance. In 1990, he founded his own company, Benmark Management Group. Tim operated this regional boutique managing general agent and excess and surplus lines wholesaler from A to Z, successfully selling it to Worldwide Facilities in 2019. However, Tim’s journey didn’t end there. He stayed with Worldwide as a Senior Vice President until 2022, when he transitioned to MarshBerry as a Strategic Advisor. Tim enjoys spending time with his family, staying active with golf, and tackling feats like the Appalachian Trail. Today, Tim is the Strategic Growth Officer for Ashley Wholesale Brokerage, bringing a wealth of expertise to assist in all areas of growth.