Sal Branca

About Sal Branca

COO & President with extensive experience in the insurance industry. A proven leader in optimizing operations and spear-heading business success. Expertise in remediation, compliance, data and crisis management. I have successfully remediated underperforming divisions and companies, averting compliance penalties. Key Career Accomplishments- Orchestrated the remediation and smooth transition of company papers for AIG P&C use, resulting in increased efficiency and avoiding penalties - Led the transformation of AIG\'s surplus lines companies, improving controls, operational productivity, and compliance- Successfully managed an organization of up to 700 employees and budget of $80M - Played a crucial role in corporate stabilization regaining the respect of regulators- Implemented compliance enhancements and training for surplus lines licensing, resulting in improved guidelines, data and reporting - Managed construction of a regulatory data warehouse and management reporting dashboard, providing accurate data for pricing models - Managed the business systems support division responsible for policy delivery, accurate rates, filings, and actuarial support for rate filings in all 50 states- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to determine the future state and strategy of the workers\' compensation line of business and managed all support for workers\' compensation systems- Led the governing committee for AIG General Insurance’s strategy to optimize the efficient use of U.S. insurance company paper and maintain regulatory compliance standards - Generated up to $28M in earned premium per year through optimization of the Premium Audit process by hiring and leading 300 Audit staff- Realized ~$100M in incurred loss reduction through the successful deployment of a state-of-the-art workers\' compensation predictive model - Built trusted relationships with state and federal regulators preventing business closures and significant fines and penalties during AIG’s various multi-state exams - Served as past Board Chair of ACORD- the industry-owned organization enabling improved efficiency and implementing effective strategic positioning and use of Data Standards- Served as past chair of key state workers’ compensation governing boards, including NY, CA, MA, & PA I am a results-driven leader who is passionate about driving success and achieving business goals while mentoring and developing future leaders. Let\'s connect and see how I can bring value to your organization.

Experience

1. Advisory Board Member

   Wall & Main

   May 2025 — Present · NY, US

   Advise clients on optimizing operations across business functions including audit, regulatory reporting, compliance, and data reporting.• Lead a new Operations and Technology practice at Wall & Main, focusing on streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions for clients, driving significant improvements in compliant, cost-effective operational performance.