We have placed and continue to administer dozens of reinsurance treaties totaling over $1.5 billion of reinsurance premium and $30 billion of account value and also offer reinsurance audit and reinsurance services.

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Claudia Berns


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After graduating from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Claudia began her career at the Travelers Insurance Company in Hartford CT in the Life, Health and Financial Services Department.  She then accepted a position at GE as a Financial Analyst.  Claudia was selected as an internal recruit for the prestigious Financial Management Program where she gained extensive experience in various areas including accounting, sourcing, cost estimating and project management.

Before joining Ruark, she was an integral part of a start-up small business which she successfully managed for over ten years.  In her current position, she is responsible for operations support and project management.

Judy Mason


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Judy joined Ruark in January, 2001. As an Analyst/Manager, she handles a broad range of duties including client reporting, budgeting and financial reporting, tax filing, invoicing and banking. Before joining RIA, Judy worked at CIGNA for many years.

Judy resides with her husband, Scott, in Windsor, Connecticut

Sally Osit


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Sally joined Ruark in July, 2001, where she focused on reinsurance program reporting, including book of business reviews, experience studies, and program renewals. Currently, as Chief Administrative Officer, she has led the administration of Ruark as it grows its consulting, reinsurance & experience studies offerings.

Sally has over 24 years of varied insurance industry experience. Prior to joining Ruark, Sally held a position of Director of Integration & Synergy with CIGNA Health Services. She also has a wide variety of both pricing and financial reporting experience, having managed cash flow testing for all of CIGNA’s pension products as well as pricing for CIGNA’s dental, COLI, and 401(k) products.

Sally is a graduate of the University of Connecticut, where she earned her BA in Actuarial Science in 1990. She currently lives in South Windsor, Connecticut with her husband, Alan, and three children.

Don Ruark


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Don joined Ruark as our Chief Financial Officer in September 2010.

Graduated with Bachelors of Business Administration in 1977 from Eastern Michigan University.

Became a CPA in 1979.

35 years experience, including both the public and private sectors.

Don Resides in Canton MI with wife Kayla, youngest daughter Alyse, and Scout the dog.