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Programs

Strategic relationships result in profitable diversification.

Since 2017, GuideOne has expanded our market presence by joining forces with some of the finest, most experienced program administrators in the field. Together, we have built a top-tier Programs segment.

Our Programs segment has become one of the fastest growing programs writers in the United States, and we have a strong portfolio of programs in place from which to continue building. GuideOne has rapidly made a name for itself in this segment through strong due diligence and synergistic relationships. With a focus on underwriting acumen, we continue to look for avenues to expand and diversify.

Key Partners

GuideOne is proud to have established, long-term relationships with top-tier program administrators including certain members of the Dual, K2 and JenCap organizations, amongst others. Our program administrator partners have demonstrated underwriting acumen that drives success within their niche areas of specialization. We are proud of these strategic relationships and the positive results that we’re achieving together.

Our Difference

GuideOne stands out in this crowded marketplace, thanks to our Board of Directors' commitment to our Programs business unit, appetite for both property and casualty insurance, and our ability to offer:

  • Nationwide admitted and non-admitted paper
  • Bundled and unbundled claims service
  • Program niche exclusivity

Meet The Team

Paul Knutson | Senior Vice President, Alternative Distribution and Reinsurance
Paul is responsible for developing and executing all facets of the company’s programs strategy, as well as reinsurance purchasing across all GuideOne business segments. He joined GuideOne in 2021 with over 25 years of leadership, reinsurance buying and reinsurance brokerage experience. Since arriving, Paul has been heavily involved in strategy for all business segments across GuideOne and has been instrumental in aligning the company’s reinsurance solutions with its financial and long-term capital goals.
 
Joan Justvig | Programs Director
Joan brings more than 25 years of property and casualty insurance experience to GuideOne, most of which focused on primary and excess casualty lines of business both admitted and non-admitted.  Joan is responsible for the oversight, organic growth, profitability, underwriting and management of her programs, which focus primarily on casualty-driven programs.
 
Greg Scullans | Programs Director
Greg brings more than 25 years of property and casualty insurance experience to GuideOne, most of which focuses on the management of large admitted and non-admitted property Programs.  Greg is responsible for the oversight, organic growth, profitability, underwriting and cat management of his programs, which focus primarily on Catastrophic Property programs.