John grew up in a family that espoused Midwest values of family, community and an honest day’s work for an honest dollar, and his upbringing shows in the way he handles his business. With 17 years of experience in property and casualty insurance, John specializes in multi-family residential, hospitality, retail, industrial and commercial property risks. John also has a passion for aviation as his Grandfather, Major James Tucker, flew a Lockheed P-38 Lightning during WWII. A model plane can be found proudly displayed on his desk and serves as a reminder of those family values.

John and the Real Estate Team at SilverStone Group are considered one of the top industry-specific insurance teams in the United States, insuring property in all 50 states, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the Caribbean, Europe and the former Soviet Union.

Our real estate clients develop and manage commercial, residential and hospitality investment properties. These clients face risk management issues that require complex solutions. With backgrounds in reinsurance, underwriting, marketing and claims adjudication, John’s team is uniquely positioned to offer clients a true 360-degree perspective of their risk management program.

John enjoys the challenge of designing property programs for clients with catastrophic risk exposures. After Hurricane Katrina, for example, he and his team traveled the world to find solutions at a time when many of their peers were unable to obtain coverage. John says his clients become more like friends — and he doesn’t like to let his friends down.

In recognition of the globalization of business and the proliferation of both privately-owned and corporate aircraft, John has worked diligently to build an Aviation division at SilverStone Group by recruiting experts with extensive knowledge and expertise in the industry. He works closely with the Aviation team, which has over 40 years of combined experience in all facets of aviation and is dedicated to bringing our customers the best service in the industry.

His job experience includes working internationally with Swire Fraser at Lloyd’s of London in 1992, Swire Pacific in Hong Kong in 1993 and Aon Risk Services of Chicago, Illinois in 1994.

In 2002, at the age of 34, John was named a “Top 40 Under 40″ Executive by the Midlands Business Journal.

John is a member of Young Presidents’ Organization and serves on several community boards. He has been a board member of the H.H. Nelson Foundation since 2007 and was elected to the boards of The March of Dimes and Ak-Sar-Ben in 2010. John and his wife, Susie, chaired the 2009 March of Dimes Nebraska Signature Chef Auction that raised $210,000.

Contact Information
e-mail: jhnelson@ssgi.com |  phone: 402.964.5573  |  fax: 402.964.5566

Education
Bachelor of Arts  |  Political Science & Economics
University of Iowa |  Iowa City, IA

Grieg Fester Reinsurance Program |  London, England

CNA Sales & Technical Training School |  Chicago, IL

USF & G School of Insurance |  Baltimore, MD

Adrian is a well-rounded individual. Since starting his insurance career at Lloyd’s of London in 1981, he has covered virtually every facet of the business, including underwriting, claims management, reinsurance, marketing and product development.

A man who is always looking for his next adventure, Adrian left England in 1993 to take a position with Redland Insurance Company (RIC) in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Adrian was subsequently appointed President of Redland Specialty Underwriters, a joint venture between RIC and Swire Blanch, a Lloyd’s broker.

His vast experience in the international arena and wide array of insurance perspectives allow Adrian to create innovative, customized risk management solutions for clients.

Adrian manages a dedicated team of professionals who work closely with private equity firms, investment banks and law firms that specialize in mergers and acquisitions. From conducting detailed risk evaluations, which may identify potential challenges, to implementing necessary risk reduction policies, Adrian and his team provide the insight and tools necessary to strategize for success.

When Adrian is not busy finding the best solutions for SilverStone Group clients, he can be found enjoying the outdoors. He’s an avid bicycler, an enthusiast for skiing the fresh powder on the slopes and is known for catching ‘the big fish’ in deep sea fishing excursions. His curious ways have led Adrian on many adventures throughout the world, leaving him with an abundance of stories to tell. If you’re willing to listen, he’s willing to share!

Contact Information
e-mail: abento@ssgi.com |  phone: 402.964.5473  |  fax: 402.964.5566

Education
Masters of Business Administration
Case-Western Reserve University |  Cleveland, Ohio

Bachelor of Business Management
Kent State University |  Kent, Ohio

Barb has worked in the insurance industry for more than 30 years. With that much experience, you can rest assured that your organization is receiving the most knowledgeable information possible.  Specializing in property & casualty and risk management, Barb oversees the service staff of the Property & Casualty Risk Services Division, a job she says is a lot like working with extended family. Barb prides herself on her team’s commitment to always putting client needs first. She has developed strong, positive relationships with insurance carriers and spends time researching products, industry innovations and other means by which the client/carrier relationship can be enhanced.

Barb is active in the Omaha Independent Insurance Agents organization, past president of Insurance Women of Omaha, past president of Omaha Underwriters and currently sits on the board of directors for the Omaha Chapter of Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters (CPCU). In 1998 Barb was awarded Insurance Woman of the Year by Insurance Women of Omaha. Barb is not in this for the accolades, though — she loves working at SilverStone Group because of our firm-wide commitment to customer service.  And she’s always up for a challenge — change, she says, is good for the organization, helping us face the future unafraid to try new things.

Contact Information
e-mail: bdale@ssgi.com |  phone: 402.964.5560  |  fax: 402.557.6328

Professional Certifications

• Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)
• Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR)
• Certified Professional Insurance Women (CPIW)