Lamont Thurston

Lamont Thurston is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in risk management, reinsurance, and corporate strategy. As Co-Founder and CEO of BENERē, a group captive reinsurance company, Lamont focuses on enhancing the coverage and financial transparency for employers providing voluntary benefits. Concurrently, Lamont serves as Co-Founder at LightStance. Previously, Lamont held roles such as SVP of Risk Strategies at Hylant and Founder & President of Risk Matters, LLC, demonstrating a commitment to addressing complex risk scenarios. Lamont's leadership experience also includes serving on the Board of Directors for The Toledo Zoo and Vice President at Brooks Insurance Agency. With a strong background in finance as a former Senior Vice President at Fifth Third Bank and an academic foundation of an MBA in Finance from Xavier University and a BS in Economics from Miami University, Lamont combines insightful financial acumen with a passion for effective risk management strategies.