About
Built on Relationships … Guided by Excellence
History
President and CEO Michael Eichhorn spent nearly 30 years with International Placement Services (IPSI) and Breckenridge Insurance Group (which acquired IPSI), and then two years with Keating, forming Denali in 2019.
Shortly thereafter, Eichhorn was joined by two industry veterans: Kerri Senger, Denali’s president of delegated authorities, and Laura Stevens, vice president and senior program underwriter. In 2020, Paul Krutek also came on board, rounding out the production team as president of brokerage operations.
“Denali’s leadership team is comprised of seasoned professionals who possess a deep passion to win, and an entrepreneurial spirit which drives our strategy,” says Eichhorn. “As a firm we are highly focused on the relationship side of the business and by focusing on niche programs and specialty lines business, we can provide our distribution partners the subject matter experts they need to succeed in today’s competitive marketplace environment.”
Today
Today, Denali is a full-service insurance intermediary that includes three core capabilities and its related sub-brands:
Program Solutions
Managing General Underwriting operations that develop and deploy niche programs and exclusive market offerings for select retail and wholesale producers.
Underwriting Solutions
Managing General Agency operations that provide a wide range of coverages for small to middle market exposures.
Processing Solutions
Strategic partner support in several key operational and back-office areas for program administrators operating in the E&S space.
Denali programs are national in scope and ever-expanding.
Its current capabilities include product offerings in several verticals.
- Denali Investor Pro provides comprehensive commercial insurance for residential investor property, including dwelling schedules, apartments, student housing, and more. In addition, Denali maintains program authorities for builder’s risk and vacant building coverage. www.denali-investorpro.com
- Denali Cannabis Pro provides comprehensive and competitive coverage options for cannabis-related operations including dispensaries, cultivators, distributors, manufacturers, grow operations, and more. www.denali-cannabispro.com
- Denali Excess WC Pro provides market solutions for self-insured workers compensation accounts. These programs provide tailored coverage, including SIR or large deductible programs as well as buffer layer products. www.denali-excesswcpro.com

Mission
Our mission is to deliver exceptional value and service to our clients by providing quality insurance solutions tailored to their unique needs.
We aim to be a trusted advisor and advocate, bridging the gap between insurance providers and individuals or businesses seeking comprehensive programs or specialty coverage solutions.
Our commitment is to act with integrity, transparency, and professionalism in every interaction.
We strive to educate and empower our clients, ensuring they understand their insurance options, benefits, and potential risks. By leveraging our expertise and industry relationships, we simplify the insurance process, saving our clients time, money, and unnecessary stress.
At the core of our mission is a dedication to customer satisfaction. We prioritize building long-term relationships based on trust, reliability, and a personalized approach and we continually strive to exceed our clients’ expectations, delivering prompt and accurate assistance, support and ongoing policy management.
In summary, our mission as an insurance intermediary is to provide exceptional service, unbiased guidance, and comprehensive insurance solutions while fostering trust, delivering value, and positively impacting the communities we serve.
Press Releases
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Denali Specialty: Top Underwriting Solutions Provider 2024
ST. LOUIS- Insurance Business Review - Denali Specialty Group: Fostering a New Era in Insurance Through Innovative Partnerships and Specialized Solutions. For full article: https://www.insurancebusinessreview.com/denali-specialty-groupFor full article:...
Denali Specialty Expands Investor Property Program To Include Student Housing
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Denali, the independent wholesale insurance specialist, today announced that its Investor Property Program has grown to include student housing. The expansion of Denali’s package insurance for investor properties is well timed. Limited...