Testimonials from Partners and Portfolio Company CEOs
Excellent partners …
“I sold a significant stake in my business to Trident because I believed they would be good co-owners and excellent partners. They understand my business and they appreciate my desire to maintain an entrepreneurial spirit. Whenever I solicit their help, they come through in spades.” - Chris Cavallaro, CEO of The ARC Group, LLC
First class …
“When Chuck Davis from Stone Point expressed interest in becoming a controlling partner of Cunningham Lindsey, we decided it was time to act. . . . We think Chuck and Stone Point bring much better skills to these operations and hope that over time Cunningham Lindsey will do well. We first met Chuck and his partners when they sold us Seneca [Insurance Company, Inc.] and our dealings with them were first class. We are very happy to be partners with them.” - Prem Watsa, CEO of Fairfax Financial (Fairfax Annual Report)
Quick to recognize value …
“Trident was quick to recognize the value of our business model and the strategy of developing it as an independent business. Trident has taken the time to truly understand the subtleties of our business and continues to provide thoughtful advice and counsel on a broad range of strategic, financial and operational issues.” - Dave North, CEO of Sedgwick CMS Holdings, Inc.
Proven intellectual capital …
“I chose Trident for their proven intellectual capital as well as for being extraordinary good people to have as partners. The rest is history.” - John Charman, CEO of AXIS Capital Holdings, Limited
Critical to our success …
“Since 2001, I have been working closely with the Trident team to reposition the AMS businesses and build a new growth strategy. The contributions they have made to this effort have been critical to our success. This has been supplemented by the truly unique resources they have at hand.” - Euan Menzies, CEO of Vertafore, Inc.
Enhanced our reputation …
“Trident’s contacts in the insurance industry have increased our deal flow and the relationship with them has enhanced our reputation as the leading provider of run off management services.” - Dominic Silvester, CEO of Enstar Group Limited
So much more …
“When the management team at ZC Sterling first approached Stone Point, we were seeking an investor partner that would complement our operational and marketing strengths with financial acumen and deal-making skills. What we got was so much more – creativity, cultural compatibility and an entrepreneurial outlook.” - Bill Krochalis, CEO of ZC Sterling Corporation
Invaluable ideas, expertise and contacts...
“As a successful family run business, we knew that we'd only settle for the best when it came to selecting our business partners. Our first impression was that Trident could be the right team to have in our corner; and they've proven us right every step of the way since. The positive ideas, expertise, and marketing contacts that they've brought to the table have been invaluable. I'm constantly asked ‘How are your new partners working out for you?’, and my only answer is ‘Tremendous--we couldn't have found better people.’” - Ronnie Ory, Chairman of Cyprexx
Valuable strategic and financial insight...
“Stone Point is an experienced investor in our industry, and has added valuable strategic and financial insight to our decision making process, as we continue with the development of our business.” - Peter Madeja, CEO of GENEX