YOUR TRUSTED PARTNER
FOR COMPREHENSIVE, UNBIASED,
CONTRACTOR-CENTRIC
INSURANCE SOLUTIONS

Cardinal Captive Strategies (formerly CIRCA Managers) is a captive insurance-management company made up of construction-industry experts who provide our clients with flexible insurance solutions. We help best-in-class contractors reduce the total cost of risk, build a strong culture of safety, and take control of their insurance programs.

OUR LEADERSHIP



Jason Oswald

President & Managing Director
ARM, ACI, CRIS

Jason is a seasoned insurance executive, effective leader, and innovative strategist. With professional experience that runs across a broad spectrum of disciplines, he has developed expertise in profit and loss, strategic direction, development and implementation of growth initiatives, and driving underwriting best practices.

Mark Archambault

AVP of Insurance Operations
CRIS, AIAF, CPCU

Mark is a commercial casualty insurance professional with extensive experience in underwriting large complex accounts, product management, process improvement, and difficult coverage issues. He holds a BA from the University of Vermont (ask him for his best cheese recommendations!) and an MBA from Northeastern University, and he’s passionate about customer service and sharing his knowledge with others.

Sandra “Sam” Elam

AVP of Client Services
ARM, AIC

Sam brings the full force of her energy and expertise to Cardinal Captive Solutions: She has three decades of experience in claims and litigation management with a comprehensive understanding of policies, contracts, coverage, jurisdictional concerns, and reserving and settlement strategies. Sam specializes in auto, general liability, and workers’ compensation and in analyzing and identifying trends in risk and claims.

Corey Rimmer

AVP of Safety & Risk Management
ARM, CRIS, RRE

In this role, Corey is responsible for leading the direction, management and oversight of the Safety & Risk Management function within all construction programs under management. He ensures effective implementation of strategic and operational objectives and policies, in accordance with the captive’s strategic plans.

  • “Risk, safety, and insurance management are all integral areas of a stable business, and our evolution in these areas through CIRCA is now directly and indirectly adding value to our employees’ quality of life and our company’s bottom line."

    LEVI S., CUSTOM CONCRETE
    CIRCA

WHY JOIN A CAPTIVE?

Customized Coverage

Superior Claims Control

Devoted Risk Management

In-Person & Virtual Training

More Predictable Premiums

Lower Overhead Costs

Rewarding Profit Potential

Shared Best Practices