D&O Partners provides you with premier Professional Liability Products by way of a lasting partnership that builds success. With our industry expertise, niche knowledge, and extensive market access, you can provide the best coverage at the most competitive prices to your clients. As a family-owned wholesale insurance brokerage with over 40 years of expertise in professional liability, we take pride in providing 24/7 support to deliver exceptional insurance solutions for complex and hard-to-place professional liability risks.
At D&O Partners, our purpose is to help our clients secure professional liability insurance with the broadest coverage for the best price. We strive to provide the best customer service in the industry and make sure our clients are equipped with the knowledge they need to feel confident they are making the best decisions possible. We believe no phone call or e-mail should go unanswered and are available 24/7 to help any way we can.
David launched his insurance career in 1975, underwriting Directors & Officers Liability for AIG. Climbing the corporate ladder, he ventured out to establish his own insurance brokerage in 1982. Through hard work and dedication, he transformed the company into a successful regional specialist, which was eventually acquired by a major national competitor. After several years under their management, David felt he had lost the ability to provide the exceptional customer service he valued most.
Drawing on his extensive knowledge and unwavering work ethic, he founded D&O Partners in 2011. David’s biggest asset is strong interpersonal relationships built over decades of hands-on sales and management. Today, he both manages the team while continuing to build their brand through using his experience and fun-loving personality.
Harley began his insurance career in 2009, underwriting Cyber Liability for Allied World. This position provided him with a solid foundation in how insurance companies assess and price risks, alongside valuable insights into how brokers negotiate with underwriters from the carrier’s point of view. The knowledge he gained from working on the carrier side (underwriting, policy drafting and review, claims handling and marketing) helped him tremendously when he decided to shift to the brokerage side and join his father at D&O Partners in 2012. Since then, he has helped build D&O Partners into the premier wholesaler for Professional Liability solutions.
Ryan began his insurance career at Allied World in 2012, where he developed expertise in Insurance Agents E&O, Cyber Liability, and Miscellaneous Professional Liability. He continued his journey at CapSpecialty, where he advanced through the underwriting ranks, creating new products and managing teams for both small admitted businesses and complex E&S accounts over the course of 8 years.
Since joining D&O Partners in November 2022, Ryan has thrived as a broker, leveraging his strong technical underwriting and analytical skills to assess and mitigate clients' exposures. His commitment to delivering swift, effective service and comprehensive insurance coverage highlights his deep industry knowledge. Ryan is dedicated to providing his clients with tailored insurance solutions that effectively navigate the ever-changing risk landscape. He resides in the northern suburbs of Chicago with his wife, two young children, and their dog.
Patrick began his insurance career as a Broker Assistant at Venture Programs in West Chester, PA, where he specialized in placing Golf Course and Hospitality risks. He then advanced to NSM Insurance Group in Conshohocken, PA, as a Retail Producer, focusing on Professional Liability for mid to large law firms. There, he worked directly with Managing Partners nationwide to safeguard their firms’ assets and mitigate malpractice claims.
Now with over a decade of experience in the insurance industry, Patrick excels in Professional Liability, collaborating with Retail Broker partners to evaluate and place risks for various professionals, including Lawyers, Accountants, Architects & Engineers, Healthcare Providers, Software Consultants, Real Estate Agents, Title Agents, and more. Outside of his professional life, he is a passionate Philadelphia sports fan, avid golfer, and dedicated father to two sons, Cooper and Brooks.