Summary
Steve Cantwell is a business development leader with 35+ years of experience specializing in insurance, employee benefits, and technology-enabled sales solutions. He transitioned from a deep consulting background at firms like Johnson & Higgins/Marsh & McLennan Mercer into technology-focused roles where he blends CRM, help-desk, training, and customer success to drive growth. Known for persistent, professional relationship-building and a natural sales instinct, he has closed complex deals across insurers, healthcare providers, financial institutions, and professional services. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, he leverages industry certifications, a Risk Management & Insurance MBA, and a legal education to navigate regulatory and contractual complexity. Rare among peers, he pairs old-school salesmanship with modern tech-enabled go-to-market strategies, continually turning client relationships into long-term revenue.
12 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
BBA and MBA, Risk Management & Insurance, BBA and MBA, Risk Management & Insurance at Wisconsin School of Business
Law, Law at Saint Louis University School of Law