Our Values
RiverStone has built a reputation as a best in class run-off specialist, both as a highly effective operator and as a respected employer. The continuous evolution of our business and our associates is both a collective and individual responsibility, fostered by an entrepreneurial environment where associates are fulfilled and valued.
For sellers, brokers, captive owners and other stakeholders, we strive to be straight-forward and easy to engage. We have always stood for and always will aim towards responsible run-off. We will never compromise the honesty and integrity that are essential to all our relationships.
Fairfax Values Define Who We Are
- We are results oriented – not political.
- We are team players – no egos.
- We are loyal to each other and to our stakeholders.
- We are hard-working but not at the expense of our families.
- We seek opportunities but emphasize downside protection.
- We are entrepreneurial and encourage calculated risk taking.
- We will never bet the company on any project or acquisition.
- We believe in having fun – at work!
The Professionals
“RiverStone is exceptionally trustworthy and reputable.”
Global Insurance Broker
Our professional ethos ultimately translates into better service for claimants, greater risk control for insurers, and higher returns for shareholders. We believe greater openness and collaboration create better deals for everyone, leading to practical relationships that are friendly and flexible.
We are the professionals in our industry.
Captive owners, sellers, advisors and brokers we work with use this term to describe us, over and over. At the same time, we are responsible for the industry’s most creative and sustainable deals. We actively foster a family culture, and we care about our values and our people. We are an understated and powerful force for great in global run-off.
Our Leadership Team
RiverStone is a highly experienced group of professionals from various disciplines.
The RiverStone Group is a group of insurance, reinsurance, and service companies specializing in the management of legacy and run-off insurance businesses and portfolios. As an industry leader in claims resolution, reinsurance recovery, and dispute resolution, we employ over 350 professionals, operating across multiple offices and affiliates spread throughout the US.
RiverStone comprises a highly experienced group of international professionals from various disciplines, including finance, actuarial, litigation, claims handling, technology, and HR. Our team has worked on numerous high-profile, global run-off transactions, and our executives typically have more than 25 years of industry experience and on average have been with the company for over 15 years.
John Bauer
Senior Vice President, General Counsel
With over 25 years of insurance industry experience, John joined RiverStone in 2018 and leads the Corporate Legal and Compliance division at RiverStone. John’s career began at the National Association of Insurance Commissioner as Associate Counsel, and a variety of roles with GE Insurance Solutions and Swiss Re. He later returned to the NAIC as Chief Counsel, Regulatory Affairs advising state insurance regulators and NAIC staff on a variety of complex legal, corporate, and regulatory issues.
John earned his H.B.A. from Marquette University and J.D. from George Washington University. Originally from the Midwest, John grew up an avid sports fan, especially baseball visiting 27 of 35 major league ballparks and many more minor league stadiums. He can be found researching and writing about baseball history as an ongoing contributor to numerous publications from the Society of American Baseball Research.
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John Bauer
Nick Bentley
Chairman of the Board
With nearly 45 years of experience in the insurance and reinsurance industries, Nick has served in several roles with RiverStone and its predecessors for over 25 years. Prior to joining RiverStone, Nick was responsible for the claims settlements across all classes of reinsurance business at Lloyd's of London. Before that, he spent over 15 years working with Lloyd's brokers at AHJ Ltd.
Nick enjoys traveling and skiing and is an avid fan of Stoke City Football Club (the world's second-oldest and poorest-performing professional football club).
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Nick Bentley
Timothy Donlon
Senior Vice President, Chief Insurance Operations Officer
With over 33 years of insurance experience, Tim leads RiverStone’s Insurance Operations team managing asbestos, pollution and health hazard claims, as well as GL, PC, PL, WC, and assumed reinsurance liabilities. Before joining RiverStone in 2002, Tim held various roles at Continental Insurance Company.
Tim earned his BS in Finance from Siena College and has an Associate in Claims Designation (AIC) and Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter Designation (CPCU). In his free time, Tim enjoys watching and playing ice hockey, skiing, and traveling with his family.
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Timothy Donlon
Deborah Irving
Chief Corporate Operations Officer
With over 30 years of experience in the insurance and reinsurance industries, Debbie is the Chief Corporate Operations Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Debbie joined RiverStone in 2015 as CFO and broadened her role to oversee the Finance, Legal, Risk/Internal Audit, and Technology functions. Before joining RiverStone, she held several leadership roles with OdysseyRe’s Canadian Branch and served as CFO and VP of Strategic Planning and Capital Management for Swiss Re’s Canadian P&C business.
Debbie earned her MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business, a BA in Economics from the University of Western Ontario, and Accounting designation CPA-Ontario (CGA). In her personal time, she enjoys playing golf, proudly cheering on her hockey goalie daughter, and watching NHL games supporting the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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Deborah Irving
Matt Kunish
Chief Business Development Officer
With over 30 years of insurance industry experience, Matt leads the Risk & Service Solutions unit. He joined RiverStone in 2015 as Chief Actuary and now leads the Business Development and Services functions of the organization. Prior to RiverStone, Matt was the Chief Actuary for Fairfax affiliate Crum & Forster and was a consulting Actuary for Milliman and Deloitte working on a variety of consulting assignments in the US and Europe.
Matt earned a BSc with Honors, in Mathematics and Economics from the University of Bristol and holds FIA, FCAS, FSA, and MAAA actuarial certifications. In his personal time, Matt is a big golf fan (and avid golfer), likes to hit the ski slopes in the winter, and explore new travel destinations with his wife and two children.
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Matt Kunish
Edward Quinn III
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of RiverStone Services
With 20 years of insurance industry experience, Edward leads the RiverStone Services division of claim administration, loss adjusting, and auditing. Edward’s role focuses on organic growth and development of the division’s operations and building client relationships. Edward joined RiverStone in 2019 as part of its acquisition of Rockville Risk Management. Prior to joining RiverStone, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Rockville.
Edward is a graduate of the University of Scranton and received his MBA from Molloy University. In his free time, Edward enjoys spending time and traveling with his wife and three children.
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Edward Quinn III
Bob Sampson
Chief Executive Officer and President
With over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, Bob oversees RiverStone's operations and leads the Executive team as CEO and President. Since joining RiverStone in 1996, Bob has served in numerous executive, leadership and technical roles leading RiverStone’s claims, reinsurance, and litigation functions to resolve some of the organization’s largest claims and coverage disputes. Prior to joining RiverStone, Bob was a claims professional with Travelers Insurance Company, specializing in asbestos, pollution, and health hazard claims.
Bob earned his BA in Economics from Bucknell University. In his personal time, he is an avid sports fan, a die-hard NY Giants and NY Yankees supporter, and enjoys deep sea fishing.
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