Creating safer
workplace cultures
We’re the workers’ compensation MGA that goes deeper than insurance – we work with agents and their clients to shift their culture. Our customized risk control plans help businesses better manage workplace risk, reduce insurance costs, and create a safer place for their people to work in.
Tod Austin
President and CEO
With over 40 years in the industry, Tod has a proven track record delivering sustained profitability for insurance businesses across the US.
Before his previous position at Varney Re as COO, Tod was President of the Atlantic Region at the MEMIC Group, where he built a $100,000,000 territory. Prior to joining MEMIC,Tod was the President of the Maine Operating company for USI. He also has held leadership roles with TD Insurance and Hackett, Valine and MacDonald.
Tod is forward thinking and entrepreneurial in his management style, with a passion for building teams, transforming departments, and accelerating high-level relationships.
Scott Meinke
Senior Vice President of Underwriting
Scott has over 30 years of underwriting experience, much of which has been spent specializing in workers’ compensation.
Before heading up our team of underwriters, he was Executive Underwriter at a leading insurance group, where he helped expand their business across the Atlantic Region. He was also Business Development Consultant at Accident Fund Insurance Company, playing a key role in turning their Accident Fund into one of the top ten workers’ compensation carriers in Virginia.
His deep underwriting knowledge means he can properly advocate for the client – he knows how to present our analysis and get the best results possible from our carrier.
Tonya Hawker
Senior Vice President of Loss Control
Tonya Hawker is a seasoned safety management professional with over 30 years of experience in helping businesses manage business risks.
She specializes across several industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, hospitality, education, habitation, transport and construction. Tonya takes pride in working with clients to develop a strong safety culture – helping them identify hazards, manage risk and protect the people in their business.
A graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, Tonya holds a degree in Occupational Safety and Risk Management, as well as a number of top industry accreditations.
Esther Murray
Risk Management Consultant
Esther is a highly experienced occupational healthcare professional with over 30 years of extensive experience in the sector. Prior to joining Seaglass, Esther worked at MEMIC Group where she held the position of Safety Management Consultant for a number of years. Prior to this, Esther ran her own consultation firm, Murray Healthcare Consultants, LLC. She has also held senior positions at Prism Medical, ArjoHuntleigh and more.