About Bulwark
Technology that removes friction. Advisors who bring judgment.
Bulwark is an independent insurance agency built around a modern client experience. We specialize in high-net-worth individuals and families who expect clarity, responsiveness, and proactive service.
Why we exist
Personal insurance—especially for complex households—has long been frustrating. Too much paperwork. Too much back-and-forth. Coverage decisions that feel opaque. Claims processes that leave you on your own.
We started Bulwark to prove it doesn't have to be that way. By combining modern technology with experienced advisors, we deliver a meaningfully better experience: faster quotes, clearer guidance, self-serve tools, and real support when things go wrong.
We're independent, which means we work for you—not for any single carrier. We're licensed, which means you get professional advice, not just a website. And we're focused on high-net-worth clients, which means we understand the coverage needs that matter to you.
Our principles
Independence
We're not captive to any single carrier. Our loyalty is to our clients—finding the right coverage from the right market.
Client focus
High-net-worth families have complex needs. We built Bulwark specifically to serve these households well.
Transparency
Clear explanations, honest recommendations, and no hidden agendas. We earn your trust through our actions.
Responsiveness
Your time is valuable. We use technology and smart processes to get you answers fast—without sacrificing judgment.
Modern
We leverage AI to make things faster and easier—without losing the human judgment that matters.
Leadership
Our team combines deep insurance expertise with a passion for building a better client experience.
Brewster Stanislaw
Chief Executive Officer
Brewster founded Bulwark with the belief that buying insurance should be effortless. A seasoned technology entrepreneur with 3 previous exits, he is convinced of the power of AI to augment human capabilities to deliver better service and outcomes for all. Prior to entering insurance, he served as a senior product executive at Google and Adobe. He's a licensed producer in 14 states and graduated magna cum laude in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics; and in Communication from the University of Pennsylvania.
Ned Sander
President
Ned leads Bulwark's operations and client relationships. Previously he was a Principal and Board Member at AH&T, a regional insurance agency that grew into a Top 100 USA full service nationwide platform over 21 years prior to its sale to The Baldwin Group (Nasdaq: BWIN) in December 2020. He is a licensed Surplus Lines Insurance Broker in 34 US States and holds a BA in History from the University of Washington.
Peter Thompson
Chief Technology Officer
Peter architects the technology that powers Bulwark's modern customer experience. He brings deep experience from both high-growth startups and large technology organizations, including senior leadership roles at Microsoft and Adobe, and as a founding CTO with a prior successful exit. Peter graduated with honors in Computer Science from Queen's University.
Samantha Balin
Head of Customer Experience
Samantha leads Bulwark's experience function where she is focused on value based risk management for successful clients, advisors and family offices. She most recently served as Vice President for Marsh Private Client Services and has over 15 years of experience leading service and advisory teams focused on delivering bespoke protection strategies that align risk solutions with wealth preservation. She holds a BA in English from the University of Washington and holds the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Certified Personal Risk Insurance Advisor (CPRIA) and Certified Professional Risk Manager (CPRM) designations.
Nick Scott
VP of Corporate Development & Strategy
Nick leads Bulwark's corporate development efforts — identifying and executing acquisitions, partnerships, and licensing structures to scale Bulwark's AI-native model. He began his career as an M&A and corporate attorney, most recently at Akin Gump, where he advised on private M&A and financing transactions. He went on to hold strategy and business development roles at technology and consulting companies, including work in highly regulated sectors such as government contracting, financial services, and insurance. He holds a B.S. from Tulane University and a J.D. from Columbia Law School.
Licensed and regulated
Bulwark is a licensed insurance agency. All recommendations are reviewed by licensed advisors. We take our regulatory obligations seriously.
National Producer Number (NPN): 22046445
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