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
Director of Underwriting
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
Senior Claims Director
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.
Victor S. Kelly, Jr.
Senior Risk Control Director
CSP, ASP, CHST, CRIS
With intimate knowledge of the inner workings of general and specialty contractors, Victor has many years’ experience managing risk and claims of all kinds on complex, multi-tiered projects, from casinos and auto plants to tunnels and bridges. He has also spent much of his career overseeing incident investigation, claims management and follow-up, and process/procedure evaluation and improvement.
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