Erik Matson
CO-FOUNDER
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Mr. Matson is the co-founder of Transverse Insurance Group and a highly regarded senior executive within the Insurance and Financial Services Industry. With a proven track record of building and leading profitable operations in MGA-centric and program-led sectors, as well as underwriting-intensive operations, he has held senior executive roles across prominent P&C re/insurance companies. He has also gained extensive leadership experience in Specialty Insurance entities, managing operations in over 55 countries worldwide, including a multi-year role based in Europe.
He is a seasoned market strategist, skilled in manufacturing/product development, distribution, and operational management of complex and regulated businesses. Mr. Matson has a distinguished ability to design, build, and implement global business operations for insurance and related industry firms. Throughout his career, he has successfully led and coached teams, with experience managing over 2,000 employees across diverse regions.
Known for his wide-ranging industry knowledge, Mr. Matson is respected for his strong integrity, passion for learning, and demonstrated ability to apply new knowledge to enhance organizational performance. He has a verifiable ability to motivate teams and deliver results for both internal and external clients. His leadership experience is also bolstered by his background as a senior U.S. Military Officer, bringing a strategic and disciplined approach to management.
Mr. Matson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Drew University and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Monmouth University.
Cynthia Tatham
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
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Ms. Tatham is a Senior Vice President at Launch Underwriters where she oversees all Finance, Compliance, and Corporate Governance matters. She brings a robust background spanning over 20 years in financial operations, compliance, and strategic management, leveraging her experience to drive operational efficiency and financial integrity.
Prior to joining Launch Underwriters, Ms. Tatham was a Partner at Paragon Outcomes Management LLC, a private investment firm focused on real estate, specialty finance, and real asset opportunities, where she most recently served as Chief Operating Officer. During her time at Paragon, she was instrumental in the development and management of the firm’s operational platform and financial infrastructure. She also played a pivotal role in designing and implementing their compliance program and collaborated closely with the firm’s CIO, CFO, and CCO on strategic initiatives.
Her foundational expertise was shaped at leading institutions, UBS Financial Services and Lehman Brothers, where she played a key role in financial operations supporting sales teams with over $1 billion in assets under management. She handled client relationships, trade execution, and monitored portfolio performance to deliver results for high-net-worth clients.
Ms. Tatham is licensed in all 50 states as a Property & Casualty and Surplus Lines Agent/Broker. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill.