Phil Schellhorn

Phil serves as Chief Underwriting Officer for Signal Management Services. Initially hired in 2017 as one of three underwriters on the team, he was appointed as an Officer in 2021. In his role, Phil is responsible for developing underwriting procedures and strategic initiatives, overseeing all aspects of the Mutual’s underwriting function, and ensuring appropriate services are coordinated and delivered to all Members of the Association. Additionally, Phil manages the relationship with the Mutual’s State Act Companion Program carrier and the development of new product offerings for Signal Members. Phil has over fifteen years of (re)insurance industry experience. Prior to joining Signal, he worked at General Reinsurance Corporation for over ten years, where he served as Vice President and North American Marine Manager. He graduated from Franklin & Marshall College with a double major in Finance and Government.

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Taylor Peterson

Taylor brings an extensive background in maritime underwriting, most recently serving as a Vice President of US Marine Insurance at Aspen Insurance Group.

In his role as AVP of Underwriting and Member Services, Taylor works closely with our brokers servicing existing and prospective Members of the Mutual. In addition to his production underwriting responsibilities, Taylor is a key contributor to the development of Signal's underwriting and account management technology infrastructure. He also brings his expertise in
program management to the oversight and development of the SafeShore guaranteed cost program.

Joseph Devine

Joe serves as an underwriter on the Signal Mutual team. He is responsible for supporting the Mutual’s underwriting function and ensuring member services are delivered to all Members of the Association.

Prior to joining Signal, he worked at the Standard P&I Club and in the global tanker industry. He graduated from Fordham University with a B.A. in Political Science and the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law with a J.D. He is admitted to the Bars of the states of New York and Connecticut. Joe is a member of the Maritime Law Association of the United States and the Connecticut Maritime Association.

Paul Romey

Paul serves as an AVP of Underwriting & Member Services on the Signal Mutual team. He brings over 14 years of Workers' Compensation claims experience to the role. As a California native and proud Long Beach resident of over ten years, he focuses on supporting Signal's West Coast-based Members and brokers, particularly in southern California. 

Paul attended California State University Fullerton while serving as an Army reservist, developing his leadership and problem-solving skills. After graduating from Cal State Fullerton, Paul worked nine years for numerous TPAs and insurance companies, including Liberty Mutual, Sedgwick, and Chubb. During this time, he specialized in California and Hawaii Workers' Compensation claims and was also a supervisor. Prior to joining Signal in 2023, Paul was employed by Charles Taylor TPA as a Senior Longshore adjuster working with Signal Members.