About Jeff Radke

Jeff Radke is CEO and Co-Founder of Accelerant, a technology-fueled insurance platform that empowers MGUs to more effectively and confidently serve small and medium enterprises. He has spent his career working across all areas of the insurance value chain, from underwriting to reinsurance in global markets. Prior to Accelerant, He spent a decade at Argo Group International Holdings, but he became frustrated with thelegacy system’s antiquated technology and emphasis on maintaining their position in the value chain over doing right by the customer. This inspired him to co-found Accelerant to enable data-driven innovation and collaboration that puts customers first. Accelerant rebuilds the way that underwriters share and exchange risk to improve outcomes for everyone, with a focus on the SMBs that power our global economy and their niche insurance needs. In 1999, Jeff Radke became CEO of PXRE Group. He held this position until 2008 when they joined Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. as an Executive Committee Member. The following year, they were promoted to Director of Syndicate Management and then to Head of Group Operations in 2013. In 2016, Jeff became Group Head of Strategic Initiatives at Argo Group. Jeff Radke attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where they earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a concentration in finance and insurance. He then attended Rumson School for their post-graduate studies. Some direct reports include Sara Vierkant - UK & Europe M&A Director, Simon Jukes - CFO, and Nancy Hasley - Group Legal Counsel. Industry veteran with experience in all areas of the insurance value chain.