Matt McKenna, Author at Founder Shield

Matt McKenna

About

Matt McKenna is VP and Practice Leader (ML) for Scale Underwriting, a program manager using proprietary underwriting technology to provide bespoke coverage to both emerging and traditional risks. He began his career in 2012 at Starr’s Financial Lines division, focused on ML underwriting of financial institutions. In 2015 he joined Founder Shield to help launch their Customer Success team and organize a knowledge database for team use. In 2018, Founder Shield got the opportunity to spin out a coverholder under Lloyd’s delegated authority, giving birth to Scale. Matt was Scale’s first underwriter.

Expertise

Authored articles

March 30 • Reps and Warranties Insurance

3 Reasons Why R&W Insurance Is In High Demand

With a hot M&A market for small and mid-market businesses, R&W insurance is in high demand. Here are other insights into this space.

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March 2 • Errors & Omissions

Understanding Factors Impacting E&O Costs

Errors and omissions insurance has unique characteristics to protect your company — but what factors drive the cost of E&O coverage?

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December 1 • Risk Management

6 Big Tech Company’s Mistakes We Won’t Forget Soon

Errors, faux pas, mishaps; it’s only natural to expect them in our everyday lives. In the business world, however, these incidences make a much larger splash. The ripple effect is often devastating — and unforgettable. This post examines six mistakes that famous tech companies made and the lessons we can learn from their blunders. 1.

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October 21 • Directors & Officers • Reps and Warranties Insurance

Insurance Policies You Need During Mergers & Acquisitions

M&As present high-growth companies plenty of opportunities for profit — and risk. Here are some insurance considerations for successful mergers and acquisitions.

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