About

About Catapult

At Catapult Insurance Solutions we strive to provide our partner agents a boutique experience with a global reach.

Our bespoke approach allows us to be agile and responsive, while keeping customer service the center of everything we do. We want to be that extra force needed to launch – or catapult – our agents and carriers into success.

With more than 100 years of combined insurance experience and several successful programs, we know what it takes to create, develop, implement and maintain program business. We leverage the latest technology to elevate the customer experience and create ease of business, and we believe our success can be attributed to our philosophy of select distribution. Our partner agents are selected based on their extensive industry knowledge and experience. At Catapult we have a passion for creating success for our partners, and we enjoy what we do.

Our Commitment to You

“Our strategy of limited distribution, technology as a tool and select market access, provides a differentiator to our clients. We enjoy collaborating with our agency and carrier partners to build long-term solutions. At Catapult, we are focused on launching your opportunities into action.”

TIM SUNDERMAN • PRESIDENT

Our Approach

Technology

Having the latest tools to create ease of business and financial savings for our agents is a top priority at Catapult. Launch Point is our 24/7 web portal that has the capability to quote, issue and manage policy transactions. It creates a seamless experience for our partner agents and allows a quote to be tailored to your needs. We also offer flexibility and ease to our carriers with product customization, rating and reporting features.

Wholesale

We provide our agents solutions for difficult to place risks in a challenging market through our wholesale brokerage. Our specialized expertise and strong carrier relationships set us apart from your typical wholesale broker. It’s that expertise that allows us speed and efficiency to provide the solutions you need.

Select Distribution

At Catapult Insurance Solutions, we strive to do business with the best in class agents throughout the nation. Our partner agents have extensive industry experience and are experts in their program niche. We target agents with a proven track record in the industry and a stellar reputation. By limiting our agent appointments, we create franchise value for the delivery of our products and services.

Programs

Niche program development has always been our specialty at Catapult. We know what it takes to create, develop, implement and maintain program business. Our success can be attributed to carrier product development, association partnerships, strategic marketing and value added benefits. We are always looking for new and exciting programs to launch.

Our Crew

Tim Sunderman, CPCU, AIM, API

President

Tim has been president of Catapult Insurance Solutions since 2017. Previously, he served as divisional vice president with Great American Insurance Group’s Property and Inland Marine division. In this role, he acted as director of the U.S. and Canadian homebuilder profit centers and as a Lloyd’s Coverholder manager. He also worked closely with MGAs and program administrators to distribute the division’s products. Tim brings nearly two decades of insurance experience with an extensive background in residential construction, inland marine, commercial casualty, and program development and management. He is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati and holds several professional designations. Tim also serves on the board of directors for Insuring the Children (ITC.org), an insurance industry charity.

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Steve Fisher, CPCU, CIC

Vice President of Business Development

Steve joined Catapult as Vice President of Business Development. He has more than 20 years of industry experience most recently serving as Assistant Vice President of Target Markets at the Cincinnati Insurance Companies. Mr. Fisher has extensive experience in underwriting and program development with a focus on the construction and healthcare segments. He is responsible for growing Catapult’s current program portfolio while expanding programs and distribution sources throughout the U.S. Mr. Fisher has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

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Becky King, AIM, CRIS

Vice President of Underwriting and Product Management

Becky King is the Vice President of Underwriting and Product Management. Becky oversees the underwriting team, product management and compliance. Her in-depth knowledge of construction, general liability, and property and inland marine coverage is a tremendous resource for Catapult’s program development. Becky has been with Catapult since 2009, holding positions of increasing responsibility throughout her tenure. Prior to her time at Catapult, she was a commercial underwriter with Travelers Insurance. Becky holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and has worked in the insurance industry for nearly 20 years.

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Debra Hankins

Senior Program Underwriter

Debra is a Senior Program Underwriter. She underwrites new and renewal business for the general liability program in addition to maintaining agent relationships. Prior to joining Catapult, Debra worked at The Woodlands Financial Group as a commercial underwriter. Her responsibilities included underwriting, rating, sales, and marketing. She has been in the insurance industry for over 30 years with specialization in the construction industry for 12 years. With her rich background in the industry, Debra provides knowledge and expertise to our retail agents.

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Tena Mitchell

Program Underwriter II

Tena is a Program Underwriter II with Catapult. She has been with our team since 2016 and brings coverage diversity and in-depth product knowledge for our construction products. Prior to joining Catapult, Tena specialized in the Texas non-subscription market for nearly 25 years. Tena currently focuses on underwriting our builder’s risk and contractor’s equipment programs. Her in-depth knowledge helps agents place projects of all sizes and complexity.

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Jeff Lang

Program Underwriter I

Jeff is a Program Underwriter I with Catapult, focusing on our General Liability and Earthquake/Flood DIC products. Jeff joined our team with a background in hospitality management and has quickly developed his insurance skill set into many areas. Prior to his time at Catapult, Jeff served in the military as a member of JAG Corps and he currently serves in the Army Reserves. We are thankful for his service and proud to have him as a member of our team.

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Susan Piper

Account Associate

Susan is an Account Associate for Catapult. Prior to joining our team, Susan was a Disbursement Coordinator for CSC/DXC Technologies in Plano, TX. Susan has 15+ years of experience in various customer service and accounting/financial rolls. Her responsibilities on our team include underwriting support and billing/invoicing services. Susan’s attention to detail and adaptability allows us to operate at a high level.

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