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Meet the AP Construction Leadership Team

The AssuredPartners construction team is made up of seasoned professionals who will provide you with expert guidance and tailored solutions. We understand that every job and every business is different. With access to a comprehensive network of resources, our construction team is dedicated to ensuring you are fully protected. From general liability to workers’ compensation to surety bonds, we’re committed to building a long-term partnership.

Greg Stephens
Greg Stephens
National Construction Vertical Leader

Leadership Profile

Gregory has served as Senior Vice President, Risk Advisor at Tolman & Wiker Insurance Services since 2015. In 2019, Tolman & Wiker joined AssuredPartners. Consistently viewed as one of the top producers and leaders in the country, Gregory has earned the esteemed Producer of the Year and the President's Club awards multiple times and has served in both the Sales Leader and Regional Practice Leader roles. With over 15 years of experience in the sales, service, and operations of independent insurance brokerages, Gregory brings a wealth of expertise to his National Construction Vertical Leader role. As a commercially designated Commercial Lines and Construction Risk Specialist, he focuses on helping clients and colleagues solve challenges. He infuses high-performance creativity and innovation into the process. Gregory is a graduate of The National Alliance for Insurance Education's Producer School and holds both The National Underwriter and IRMI's commercial insurance professional designations. Dedicated to family and community, he supports multiple non-profit organizations. He enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and friends. 

Gary Semmer
Gary R. Semmer, CIC, CWCA

Leadership Profile

Gary started his career with the St. Paul Insurance Company (now Travelers) in Chicago as a Commercial Insurance Underwriter. With his considerable insurance and risk management experience in the construction and real estate industries, Gary is AssuredPartners’ Construction Vertical Practice Leader. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management with a concentration in Marketing & Finance. Gary has taught Seminars for the Society of CIC, guest lectured at Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, and has authored articles and presented webinars for the Pre-Cast Concrete (PCI) Association and American Subcontractors Association (ASA).

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