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Insureon leadership oversees the operations of both companies, and remains dedicated to their mission of delivering the best insurance coverage to small businesses in hundreds of industries, including technology professionals and more.
JEFF KROEGER
President
Jeff has nearly 20 years of commercial insurance experience with deep expertise in Small Business Insurance. He assumed the role of President of Insureon in 2023 shortly after HUB International's acquisition of the agency. He oversees Strategy, Customer Acquisition, Product, Technology, and Agency Operations. Prior to Insureon, Jeff spent the majority of his career at The Hartford. He also formerly served as Chair of the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation, Midwest Division, and holds a degree from the University of Michigan. View LinkedIn
ROBERT STROZAK
Managing Director
Robert drives corporate strategy and oversees the finance function for Insureon. He has focused on the intersection of Small Business Insurance and Distribution for the past 20 years of his career. Prior to Insureon, Robert held several leadership positions at CNA. Robert is a graduate of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and University of Illinois. View LinkedIn
YULIA KRONROD
SVP, Customer Acquisition
Yulia leads Insureon’s customer acquisition and marketing analytics functions and has 18 years of experience driving business development and growth through organic search and content marketing. Prior to joining Insureon in 2017, Yulia held SEO roles at Adobe and ran a successful e-commerce business. View LinkedIn
JENNY RUNDE
SVP, Product
Jenny oversees product management for Insureon's retail, B2B, and enterprise client solutions. She has over 20 years of product management experience, spanning various industries including eCommerce, travel, and fintech. With a background in both B2C and B2B software solutions, Jenny is passionate about leveraging technology to solve challenging business problems, with a strong focus on customer experience. View LinkedIn
KARI A. ALLEN
VP, Sales
Kari leads Insureon’s Business Retail and B2B Sales teams and brings more than three decades of experience in the insurance industry. She joined Insureon in 2021 as Vice President of Agency and Broker Partnerships, following a distinguished career at The Hartford, where she held roles spanning underwriting, sales, and leadership. In recognition of her impact and leadership, Kari was recently honored with the 2025 Women in Leadership Award by Digital Insurance. View LinkedIn
DY-ANNA KUNKEL
VP, Account Management
As Vice President of Account Management, Dy-anna oversees Insureon’s direct-to-consumer teams. She joined Insureon in 2017 and has since held several client-facing roles with increasing responsibility, demonstrating a strong track record of leadership and growth. Passionate about developing her teams, Dy-anna is committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience. She was recently awarded Business Insurance’s 2025 Break Out Award for her admirable work. View LinkedIn
MELISSA JURCY
Assistant Vice President, Account Management
Melissa began her career in digital commercial insurance in 2003, playing a key role in growing a digital wholesale business that supported fellow agents. That experience sparked her passion for innovation, operational efficiency, and building strong, trust-based relationships. She leads with a hands-on, collaborative approach, grounded in a deep understanding of both customer needs and team dynamics. Melissa is driven to create scalable solutions that empower people and fuel long-term success. View LinkedIn
KRISTIN THELEN, CISR, CIC, CAWC
Assistant Vice President, Account Management
Kristin brings nearly 30 years of experience across the insurance industry to her leadership role. Her background in agency operations has shaped her expertise in driving efficiency, leading change, and delivering measurable results. Kristin’s commitment to excellence has earned her multiple industry awards, and she has shared her expertise through active involvement on professional committees. She is deeply passionate about developing others and fostering a culture of continuous learning that fuels both individual growth and team success. View LinkedIn
MAURA BENSON
Senior Director, Carrier Relationships and Performance
Maura brings more than twenty years of insurance industry experience to her role as Senior Director of Carrier Relationships and Performance. She leads Insureon’s efforts to build, strengthen, and maintain relationships with top insurance carriers across the United States, helping ensure strong partnerships that support the company’s growth and performance. View LinkedIn
WAYNE GERDES
Director of Sales
Wayne brings more than 25 years of experience in the insurance industry, with deep expertise in property and casualty. His leadership style is rooted in collaboration, emphasizing supporting and developing the people around him rather than simply directing them. He finds the greatest reward in seeing professionals grow and thrive, believing that investing in people leads to better client experiences and stronger business outcomes. View LinkedIn
TERI KINDER
Director of Sales
Teri has been with Insureon for over three years and brings more than 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, specializing in property and casualty insurance and group benefits. She helps lead the sales team with a collaborative, positive approach and maintains an open-door policy that ensures team members feel heard and valued. View LinkedIn
JERRY PALMIOLI
Director of Sales
Jerry has 15 years of experience in the insurance industry, including agency ownership, with a focus on serving small business owners. He has a strong understanding of the small business insurance market and his clients' coverage needs. Jerry joined Insureon in 2020 and currently serves as Director of Sales. In his role, he works to ensure customers receive appropriate coverage and clear guidance throughout the insurance process.