Meet our Insurance Experts
Get to know our dedicated team of professionals from esteemed backgrounds in insurance, risk management, and banking.
![Ashwin Agarwal](/images/experts/Ashwin_Agarwal.webp)
Ashwin Agarwal
CEO & Co-Founder
Prior to founding Advocate, Ashwin led insurance and technology investments at a multi-billion dollar equity fund, following a tenure at Goldman Sachs in investment banking and compliance groups.
![Brenda Rowley](/images/experts/Brenda_Rowley.webp)
Brenda Rowley
VP of Insurance Compliance
Brenda brings 24 years of insurance expertise, including 5+ years as a Senior Insurance Compliance Analyst. She excels in conducting compliance reviews for agency and private lender loans, pre- and post-closing.
![Daniel Stevens](/images/experts/Daniel_Stevens.webp)
Daniel Stevens
Senior Manager of Insurance Compliance
With a decade in insurance, Daniel is a seasoned professional with extensive coverage knowledge. From running his agency to senior compliance roles, he's worked with both agencies and private lenders.
![Karen Perry](/images/experts/Karen_Perry.webp)
Karen Perry
Senior Manager of Insurance Compliance
With 35+ years in insurance, Karen specializes in commercial real estate. Her experience includes roles as an Account Manager for large portfolios and insurance reviews for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA.
![Kristine Economus](/images/experts/Kristine_Economus.webp)
Kristine Economus
VP of Insurance Compliance
Kristine, with 24 years in insurance, specializes in commercial and personal lines. Her background includes senior roles at Freddie Mac, and a decade in commercial underwriting at national carriers.
![Marianne Klosowski](/images/experts/Marianne_Klosowski.webp)
Marianne Klosowski
VP of Insurance Compliance
During her 25+ years in insurance, Marianne excelled as a Senior Compliance Consultant. With a background in corporate risk management, she understands the industry from both borrower and lender perspectives.