Leadership Team

Andy began his insurance career at the E.W. Blanch Company in 1977 where he ultimately served as a General Partner, Executive Vice President and director. He has also served as a director of the Health Care Insurance Facility, First Dakota Indemnity Company and SAFE, Inc. (holding company for an accident/health insurer). He currently serves as a director and as Executive Chairman of the board of Trean Insurance Group. He holds a J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School and a CPCU designation.

Elisabeth is the Chief Executive Officer of Trean. Elisabeth has been with Trean for the past 5 years, most recently in the role of Chief Underwriting Officer. Prior to joining Trean, Elisabeth held various leadership roles at Berkley Risk Administrators, focusing on their program business, as part of a nearly 20-year career in the insurance industry. She earned a master’s degree from Metropolitan State University and a B.A. from the University of Minnesota.

Ryan serves as Chief Operating Officer at Trean. Since joining in 2020, he has driven strategic initiatives and business growth as SVP of Reinsurance and Business Development. Ryan began his insurance career at Federated Mutual Insurance Company before spending several years at Berkley Risk, where he held various roles in underwriting, reinsurance, and program management. He is a graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota and holds an Associate in Reinsurance (ARe) designation.

Brad has over 20 years of experience in the reinsurance industry. As a broker for Trean Re, he focuses on all property and casualty lines. Brad has extensive experience in building relationships for all types of insurance vehicles including Carriers, Pools, Captives, RRGs and Trusts. He earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics and Accounting from the Mankato State University and holds an Associate in Reinsurance (ARe) designation.

Direct: 952-974-2221 | Email: kyle.plath@trean.com

Kyle began his reinsurance career at the E.W. Blanch Company and joined Trean in 1996. He leads Trean’s activities in the accident/health field, serves on Trean Re’s board of directors and holds designations as a Registered Health Underwriter (RHU) and Associate in Reinsurance (ARe). Kyle earned a B.A. (Summa Cum Laude) in Business Management and Political Science at Hamline University.