MarketScout, A Division of Novatae

Dallas

Novatae is a modern wholesale insurance distributor offering innovative solutions from responsive brokers, underwriters, and program managers who are passionate about helping you and your clients. The Dallas location specializes in helping brokers who need coverage for high-net-worth individuals as well as general liability, workers comp, and other commercial lines.

Wholesale Insurance Brokers in Dallas, TX

Ronny Barnett
Production Underwriter
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Ronny started his career in insurance in 2007 after a rewarding career in nonprofit. He has held positions with multiple carriers on the underwriting side moving to retail sales and management and now MGA production underwriting. He has also been involved with special program creation providing valuable input. He specializes in High Net Worth & Private Client account placement.
Courtney Kerr
Senior Vice President
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Courtney Kerr is the Senior Vice President of Novatae's Private Client Solutions division. Ms. Kerr has over 10 years of experience in the high net worth insurance industry and has both company and broker underwriting expertise. She is a named underwriter on various Lloyds of London cover holder agreements and holds the Certified Personal Risk Manager (CPRM) designation.
Daniel Kerr
Vice President/Managing Director
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Daniel started his insurance career in 2005. Before joining Novatae, Daniel managed MarketScout's wholesale broker division and led Program development. During his career, he has focused on providing solutions for oil and gas-related risk, construction, product-driven accounts, and environmental risk.   Daniel holds an MBA from the University of Texas at El Paso and holds a CIC and CISR designation
Christopher Hatt
Executive Vice President – Private Client Solutions
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Began working as a broker in the Lloyds of London marketplace in 1986. Held senior positions with a number of large brokerage firms as well as being a founding partner of two start up brokerage firms before relocating to the US in 2017. I managed the Marketscout (now Novatae)London relationships and worked specifically on “hard to place” high value home accounts utilizing the London marketplace as well as E & S capacity here in the US.
Christopher Kerr
Senior Vice President/Managing Director
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Chris Kerr is an experienced Insurance executive with over 18 years of experience in the insurance Industry.  He specializes in Workers Compensation insurance helping agents nationwide place coverage. Prior to joining Novatae he led the work comp department of MarketScout and also led the marketing and sales team.
Bobbie Williams
Healthcare Practice Leader, Vice President
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Bobbie leads the Healthcare/ Professional Lines Division with over 20 years of experience in underwriting and broking healthcare related risks with MGA, wholesale and agency based companies. Prior to joining Novatae, Bobbie was a senior broker and underwriter for USG Insurance for ten years. Bobbie exemplifies our drive and focus to deliver a premiere allied healthcare practice to our agency base. Her in-depth knowledge of healthcare risks, and underwriting expertise makes her a true asset to our team.
Miguel Valladares
Broker/Underwriter
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Miguel was born and raised in Gainesville Florida, and currently is living in Charleston, SC with his wife and kids. He has been in the industry since 2013 focusing on Commercial Property & Casualty. In his free time, Miguel enjoys traveling and fishing in Charleston Bay.
Wiley Morgan
Broker
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Wiley Morgan brings over 8 years of invaluable experience from two other MGAs to his role at Novatae. Throughout his career, he has cultivated strong agency relationships across Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama, and Texas, prioritizing a 'Customer First' mentality in all interactions. Wiley's dedication to excellence and his strategic approach have led to numerous successes in the insurance industry. Prior to joining the wholesale insurance sector, Wiley spent over two decades thriving in the diamond import business, where he honed his skills in negotiation, customer service, and business development. His diverse background and wealth of experience bring a unique perspective to his work at Novatae. Wiley is committed to delivering exceptional results for Novatae and its clients.
Keli Whaling
Program Director
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My insurance career kicked off with a college internship at Lloyds of London. My expertise is in professional liability underwriting primarily in the surplus lines arena. I’ve worked with various Lloyds coverholders for over 20 years specializing in allied, miscellaneous, epli, cyber, insurance agents and architects and engineers. Fun fact: When I am not working I am travelling as life is not meant to be in one place.
John McGee
Broker
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David Kono
Property and Casualty Broker
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David has been in the wholesale broker space for 10+ years and insurance industry for 17 years, specializing in commercial property in the West Coast. He is a Korean-American and fluent in Korean, English not so much (Kidding.) He loves to golf but claims he isn't very good.
Brian Panzeri
Senior Broker
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Brian, a seasoned commercial insurance broker since 2015, specializes in Workers' Compensation, prioritizing excellence and risk mitigation. With expertise spanning transportation, construction, healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, and staffing, Brian forges strategic partnerships to navigate insurance complexities. Dedicated to fostering trust and integrity, he ensures tailored solutions for effective protection and long-term client relationships.
AJ Lunsford
Broker
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AJ began his insurance career in 2010 after graduating from the RMI program at Ole Miss. Starting in customer service for a small MGA, he has seen many aspects of the wholesale business and focuses on general binding authority and brokerage business. He hold the CPCU and ASLI designations from The Institutes.

ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO

MarketScout, A Division of Novatae
12700 Park Central Drive Suite 510
Dallas, TX 75251
972-934-4200

HOURS OF OPERATION

Day of the Week
thu8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
fri8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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mon8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
tue8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
wed8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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