BOB BERNATCHEZ | FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
Bob founded Brisk Management Services in 2013 with the objectives of providing superior risk financing and risk management to his clientele. Bob started his career in the trucking industry as a terminal manager for Carolina Freight Carriers. After receiving his MBA from Harvard University in 1986, he went on to provide risk financing and risk management to the transportation industry. With Bob’s prior experience in trucking he was able to develop innovative approaches to help a large portfolio of trucking companies improve risk management and reduce loss costs. With over thirty years of trucking insurance leadership under his belt, Bob maintains his passion for the industry and continuously strives to deliver innovative and creative solutions to the risky business of operating trucking companies.
CHANDLER COX | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
As Chief Operating Officer for Brisk Management Services, Chandler’s primary responsibility is evaluating and pricing qualified accounts to join the Tarwheels Group Captive. He is also responsible for risk management objectives, planning Tarwheels meetings and events, and reviewing captive program results. Chandler attended Clemson University with a major in Financial Management, concentration in Financial Planning and minor in Accounting. Chandler started his career at Canal Insurance Company where he completed the multi-faceted REACH program, with exposure to all company departments, prior to becoming an underwriter. As an underwriter, he worked on both passenger transportation and trucking accounts before joining Brisk in April 2017.
MIKE KIBBY | CHIEF UNDERWRITING OFFICER
Mike is a Michigan native that brings a broad industrial background to the Brisk team. Mike was a former project manager for Zeiss Industrial Metrology where he oversaw major project installations at Ford and General Motors. Prior to Zeiss, Mike worked for Nucor Steel and spent six years in the nuclear field for the US Navy. His industrial experience translates well to the safety and risk management aspects of trucking insurance and to evaluating and pricing prospective accounts for the Tarwheels Group Captive. In addition to his role as Chief Underwriting Officer, Mike is also exploring opportunities to expand group benefits for existing Tarwheels members.
RICKY CUPAIOULI | FINANCE MANAGER
Meet our best-in-class trucking insurance partners.
THE HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
Hartford is rated A+ by AM Best for financial strength (Source: 2016 A.M. Best data) and has provided insurance products for over 200 years. Hartford’s team of professionals that exclusively service the captive market provide the behind-the-scenes support and structure to provide an exceptional insurance experience for all members. Hartford’s claims team are actively involved in all serious losses, supporting the ability and expertise of our TPA partner. Hartford's risk engineering consultants also work closely with Brisk to provide an annual On-Site Risk Assessment to members, providing feedback and guidance based on each company's own risk management objectives.
CCMSI
As the claims manager for Tarwheels, CCMSI provides a dedicated team of experienced adjusters to manage the liability, physical damage, and workers compensation claims incurred by members. CCMSI has offices all over the country, facilitating highly responsive communications to our nationwide members.
DAVIES MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
Davies Consulting provides captive management expertise and behind-the-scenes accounting and compliance guidance. Davies has been a Brisk partner from the very beginning, and the captive experience they apply has made them a valued long-term partner.
PRIMACY RISK SERVICES
Primacy has an active role in the claims process, handling the intake for all auto claims and managing all after-hours serious losses for effective 24/7 claims investigation. Primacy is also actively involved in large loss litigation strategies and settlements.
AVATARFLEET
AvatarFleet solves the driver problem to make the roads safer. Their innovative software and services give members the necessary tools to recruit, train and retain safe drivers.