Michael B. Kogut

After eighteen years as Chief Operating Officer at INS Regulatory Insurance Services, Inc. (“INS”), where he was often required to outsource (sub-contract) specialized services for his clients, Michael Kogut joined Rutter Specialty Insurance Services (“RSIS”) to provide complex investment, ERM and reinsurance expertise directly to the insurance community. While at INS, and directly related to his mission with RSIS, Mr. Kogut served insurance and banking regulators exclusively. He nurtured existing business relationships and established new business. Mike was paramount in leading the firm, educating clients and providing outstanding customer service. He will do the same for RSIS. One of Mr. Kogut’s most notable strengths is his ability to identify, address and resolve performance issues (both internal and external) on a timely basis. He is also an advocate of responsiveness, accountability and professionalism. To assist his clients, Mr. Kogut developed business processes to streamline invoicing, time recording, budget tracking, and to hold management and staff accountable. He also established several partnerships to meet his client’s needs for complex investments, mental health parity and minority business professionals. Prior to INS, Mr. Kogut was a Business Development Manager for Jefferson Wells International where he earned several awards for outstanding client service. Prior to Jefferson Wells, Mr. Kogut worked for Arco Chemical Company in various capacities and served as Assistant Vice President for First Credit Card Services, LLC based in Wilmington, Delaware. Mike earned his BS in Accounting from LaSalle University and his MBA from the University of Texas and Widener Universities. While at LaSalle, he was captain of the soccer team, and was named scholar athlete of the year as a senior. Mr. Kogut was inducted into the LaSalle hall of athletes in 1993.