Marc’s 5 Fast Facts
1. What do you love most about your role at Vertafore?
My team covers legal, compliance, and security, and I really enjoy that variety—no two days are the same. Plus, I get to work with a great team. That’s one of the things that sets Vertafore apart: the people. The team here is kind, collaborative, and always focused on doing what’s right for our customers.
My team’s charter is to enable business growth and innovation through trusted governance, robust security, and appropriate monitoring while protecting our enterprise. What that means is we’re here to support all the ways Vertafore is innovating and to ensure we’re on top of requirements for compliance, privacy, and data protection, for the good of both Vertafore and the many customers we serve across the insurance distribution channel.
2. How did you get into the InsurTech business?
InsurTech is a new space for me. What drew me to Vertafore and insurance is the real, human impact of the industry. We’re there to help people protect what they value and to help in their greatest times of need. This really is an industry built on relationships.
That flows down into how we do business here. The organization is committed to building long-term relationships with customers, which is different from some of the industries I’ve worked in. The fact that Vertafore has customers who’ve been with us for 15 or 20 years (or more) says a lot about the value we provide.
So I get to channel my legal and compliance expertise into ensuring we have the right framework in place to support our customers' success for the long haul. Collaborating with businesses across the distribution channel—from small agencies to large carriers—and helping them prosper is very rewarding. As our customers face new challenges, my team gets to be part of the process that helps them move forward and stay competitive.
3. What are you most excited about for the future of InsurTech?
The insurance industry is on the brink of some big technology changes, especially with the rapid proliferation of AI. In recent years, the industry has embraced InsurTech much more holistically and enthusiastically. Now we have the opportunity to build on that stable base to move the industry forward.
I appreciate how thoughtfully our industry and Vertafore are being in embracing these advances—ensuring that technology truly enhances the user experience rather than just chasing after the latest shiny object.
4. What’s your idea of the perfect weekend?
It would start with some busy family time, hopefully outdoors and running around from place to place while I get to be a proud parent and watch my four awesome kids in their activities—whether it's sports or theater or TV production. That would be followed by some time out with my wife and friends. My absolute favorite weekend place is the beach at Margate on the Jersey shore. Looking out at the waves and being there with my family—that’s my happy place.
5. I’m coming to visit you! What are your favorite/must-do things in your city?
So much to do, so little time! With NYC at your fingertips, I would hop in a car or on a train and go straight to the city! You can take in a show on Broadway, watch the Knicks or Rangers play, tour any of the over 170 museums that NYC has to offer, or just walk around and take in the sites! Grab lunch and eat it in Central Park, and plan for an incredible dinner experience in one of the world’s greatest food cities! If you have the time, follow that up by spending a couple of days relaxing on one of the Jersey shore’s amazing beaches. My favorite is Margate!
