The principals and key executives of Pro Group offer a wealth of experience in the alternative market. We have over 125 years combined experience, that includes:
Risk Management Accounting Primary and Excess Workers’ Compensation Underwriting Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Underwriting Risk Management Safety and Loss Control Claims Administration Finance and Accounting Human Resource Management Education and Training Marketing Member Services Insurance Brokering Captive Formation and Management Actuary Analysis
Our expertise and strong customer focus provide us with a superior advantage that distinguishes Pro Group as a leader in the alternative marketplace.
John Worthing Owner John has over 26 years experience in commercial self insurance. His introduction to self insurance came in 1977 while working for a large Ford dealership in Michigan. He successfully established and managed his employer’s self insured business through Ford Life. John was first involved in Nevada self insurance in 1987 when the Nevada Franchised Auto Dealers Association was looking for a self insured product for their dealers. When the Nevada Motor Transport Association wanted to establish groups for their Workers’ Compensation coverage, John was contacted to help develop the groups. He joined forces with Karen Sargeaunt to create Pro Group.
Karen Sargeaunt Owner Karen has 30 years of experience in the insurance industry and is credited with the successful start-up of over 80 self insured groups. Karen has successfully moved over one billion dollars in premium to alternative markets. She met John Worthing several years ago, and together they created this dynamic and professional management group.
Robert Vogel Vice President Robert has over 28 years broad public and private industry experience as a CPA, the last 14 years managing self insured groups in New Mexico and Nevada. Robert is responsible for running and overseeing the day-to-day operations of both Pro Group and Pro Group Captive Management Services and is the direct liaison with the Division of Insurance. He sits on the boards of the Nevada Captive Insurance Association, Nevada Self Insured Association, Self Insurance Institute of America Property and Casualty Committee, Commissioners (Nevada) Advisory Committee. Robert is based in the Carson City office.
Renea Louie Director of Operations Renea is the Director of Operations for Pro Group Management, She previously was the Director of Captive Management Services for Pro Group Captive Management Services. She has 20 years experience in senior management, marketing and administration. She is responsible for the day to day operations of the Company. Renea is based in the Carson City office.
Larry Bradley Director of Member Services
Group Manager NRNSIG
Larry has over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, 26 of which are with self insured groups. Larry's experience includes management of a $60 million self insured group on the East coast. He sits on the board of the Nevada Self Insurers Association and has also served on national self insurance boards as a trustee. Larry is based in the Las Vegas office.