T.R. Franklin
trfranklin@euclidmanagerskc.com
816.778.0714
T.R. has almost 30 years of insurance experience, with a broad background in technology, internet, media and miscellaneous E&O product lines. A former newspaper reporter and editor, he has particular insight into defamation and privacy cases involving the media and cyberspace industries.
Prior to joining Euclid Managers, LLC, T.R. was the Executive Vice President - Technology Claims for The Hartford. Before joining The Hartford, T.R. served as Executive Vice President of Aon’s Media/Professional Insurance and led all of Media/Professional’s claims divisions. T.R. concurrently served at Aon as Senior Vice President and a member of the Executive Committee for Financial & Professional Risk Solutions, Inc., heading that company’s divisions which managed claims in D&O, EPLI and financial institution bonds, and as Director of Claims for Prairie State Administrative Services, Inc. during its formative stages.
T.R. earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Kansas, where he served on the school’s Law Review, and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Georgia, where he served as editor of the university’s collegiate daily newspaper. He also spent time reporting for the Atlanta Journal and Augusta Chronicle and as assistant city editor for the Macon Telegraph.
Marcia Sutton
816.778.0713
Marcia Sutton has been working in the professional liability insurance industry for 15 years. As assistant vice president - marketing director for Euclid Managers, she is responsible for marketing communications activities for the Public Entity, Architects & Engineers, Internet, Tech, Media, Manufacturers and Miscellaneous Professional Liability products. Prior to joining Euclid Managers, Marcia was the national marketing director for the Financial Products division of The Hartford and customer relationship manager for The Hartford’s Tech Practice. She began her marketing career at Media/Professional Insurance. Marcia earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Baker University.
John Whall
816.778.0710
John has more than 16 years experience in underwriting errors and omissions coverage (E&O), including miscellaneous E&O, technology, cyberspace and media segments of the business. As Vice President of Euclid Managers, LLC, his role is to underwrite accounts and oversee underwriting and financial operations.
Prior to joining Euclid Managers, LLC, John was the Director of Underwriting for The Hartford’s Technology Professional Liability group. In addition to underwriting accounts, his responsibilities included developing and monitoring underwriting guidelines, execution of underwriting strategy and managing the underwriting team.
Before joining The Hartford, John held underwriting and management positions at major carriers including CNA and AIG. John has a Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU) designation and was a member of Aon’s National.com, Intellectual property and Technology practice. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts in Business.
Laura Johnson
816.778.0711
Laura has over 23 years of experience in the financial services sector at Fortune 500 companies. As Vice President of Euclid Managers, LLC, her role is to underwrite accounts and oversee marketing and product development.
Prior to joining Euclid Managers, LLC, she was Vice President, Technology Professional Liability at The Hartford. She was recruited by The Hartford to position the company in the technology industry. In addition to developing the coverage forms, her role included working with standard lines and other divisions within The Hartford to determine the strategic direction and operating platform for the technology initiative.
Prior to joining The Hartford, Laura worked for Media/Professional Insurance, CNA and AIG with responsibilities in the areas of strategic planning, product development, marketing and underwriting management. For the past 16 years, Laura has been active in tracking the rapid evolution of technology and its impact on business. She was a member of Aon’s National.com, Intellectual property and Technology practice groups. Laura has a Bachelor of Science in both Finance and Economics from New York University.
Kristine D. Stone
816.778.0719
Kristine has 22 years experience in underwriting and administration for professional liability accounts, including experience underwriting internet liability, media liability, technology liability, miscellaneous E&O and insurance agents E&O coverages. As an underwriter at Euclid Managers, LLC, Kristine is responsible for underwriting internet, tech, media and manufacturing accounts across the U.S.
Prior to joining Euclid Managers, LLC, Kristine was a new and renewal account manager for internet and technology liability programs at Media/Professional Insurance. She has carried licenses in most provinces in Canada and also worked as a new and renewal account underwriter for E&O Professionals, a division of Media/Professional Insurance that specialized in agents errors and omissions coverages. Kristine holds a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation and is currently pursuing a Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU) designation.