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About the Company

Who we are and how we serve insurers, agents, and Washington state residents.  

CEO Perspective

Engaging thought leadership on key insurance industry issues from our CEO. 

Meet the Team

Get to know the team behind WSRB’s trusted data and excellent customer service. 

Careers

Learn about the benefits of working at WSRB and apply for open positions.  

Underwriting Property

A guide to key risks in Washington state: fire and earthquakes.


Video Hub

Expert webinars, timely discussions, and in-depth conversations with industry leaders.. 

Commercial Property

Information on loss costs, policy rating, and assessment tools 


Industry Toolkit

Links to help you work smarter and serve your customers.  

Protection Classes

The evaluation process explained from start to finish.


WSRB Blog

News on emerging risks as well as our latest products. 

Library

In-depth content on essential insurance topics.


InsuranceEDGE

Weekly newsletter covering the P/C industry, curated by our experts. 

 

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Meet the Team

A wealth of industry experience

Leadership Team

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Cori Medrano
President & Chief Executive Officer

Bringing over 30 years of insurance experience, Cori strives to establish a compelling strategic vision, help customers, and empower teams to develop innovative work products. 

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Anna Ratanawan
Chief Financial Officer & Vice President | HR

 With a robust background in human resources and people operations, my expertise lies in fostering team culture and enhancing communication within organizations. 

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Bryan Stanwood
Chief Experience Officer

With 30 yearsof property and casualty insurance experience, Bryan, CPCU, ARM, AIDA, has extensive expertise in managing high-performing insurance sales and underwriting departments. 

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Jami Donaldson
Vice President | Technology Solutions

After nearly 15 years at WSRB, Jami has developed a deep knowledge of our products and services, namely software development, geographic information systems (GIS), and IT infrastructure.  

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Jim Antush
Vice President | Compliance
& Actuarial Services

With nearly 30 years of property and casualty insurance experience as a regulator and at WSRB, Jim leads our Compliance and Actuarial Services Department and keeps us all in check.

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Robert Ferrell
Vice President | Public Protection
& Operations

Thanks to over 25 years of experience in fire insurance rating, Robert is ideally suited to lead our Public Protection team as they rate cities, fire districts, and building departments around the state.

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Robert Lacy
Vice President | Inspection Services
& Professional Development

Overseeing our team of commercial property analysts, assisting in evaluating loss cost levels, ensuring our codes/rates are current, and encouraging professional development, Robert is a jack of all trades 

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Josh Bailey
Vice President | Marketing & Communication

With over 20 years of Marketing experience and team development, Josh brings creativity, innovation, and strategic vision to WSRB and BuildingMetrix® Subscribers and products.

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Board of Directors

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Karl J. Newman
Chairman

Karl is President and CEO of WSRB, bringing over 35 years of P/C insurance experience. He served as the President of the NW Insurance Council from 1999-2015 and held several leadership roles at PEMCO Insurance prior to his service at NWIC.

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Mark S. Cole
Director

Received a Doctor of Law degree from the University of Puget Sound. Mark is currently  of counsel with Wathen Leid Hall Ryder, a Seattle-based law practice specializing in insurance law.

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Dr. Robert P. Hartwig, CPCU
Director

Current Clinical Associate Professor of Risk Management, Insurance and Finance at the University of South Carolina. Robert served as President of the Insurance Information Institute from 2007-2016.

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Brian G. Upton-Rowley
Director

From 2001-2016, served as President and CEO of WSRB for 15 years. Brian and the WSRB team worked together to modernize the organization, improving customer experience and expanding the services provided.

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Julie A. Rochman
Director

Served as President and CEO of IBHS for over a decade before retiring in 2018. Prior to IBHS, Julie worked for over 20 years in DC, including leadership positions at American Insurance Association and the IIHS.

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Jeffrey R. Dehn
Director

President of Berkley North Pacific Group, a WR Berkley Company, from 2009-2017. Jeff currently serves as an executive advisor for DAIS Technology, an InsurTech based in Chicago.

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Charles M. Chamness
Director

Between 2003-2021, served as the President and CEO of NAMIC. Over the years, Chuck has sat on the boards of the IIHS, NAMICO, N&D Group, St Baldrick's Foundation, and the Holborn Corporation.