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Scott T. Carroll

Executive Vice President/Program Director

Scott has over 25 years of insurance industry experience that ranges from large company underwriting to small brokerage administration experience. He currently manages Take1, an all-lines underwriting program focused on the entertainment (film, TV, DICE, touring entertainers) and communication industries (audio, video, sound and lighting equipment specialists; event planners and event production service firms). Read more
U.S. Risk Laguna HillsTake1 Office Address 25201 Paseo De Alicia Suite 265 Laguna Hills, California 92653 Work Phone: (657) 261-2361 Cell Phone: (949) 680-0223

Scott has over 25 years of insurance industry experience that ranges from large company underwriting to small brokerage administration experience. He currently manages Take1, an all-lines underwriting program focused on the entertainment (film, TV, DICE, touring entertainers) and communication industries (audio, video, sound and lighting equipment specialists; event planners and event production service firms).

Product specialties
  • Entertainment
  • Special events
  • Sports and recreation
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Marcus Paxton

Vice President

Marcus Paxton brings over 18 years of professional experience in the insurance industry to his position at Take1. Previously, Marcus spent ten years at Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company (Allianz), where he held executive and underwriting roles in the high net worth personal lines and commercial entertainment division.… Read more
U.S. Risk DallasTake1 Office Address 8401 N. Central Expressway Suite 1000 Dallas, Texas 75225 Work Phone: (469) 983-7161

Marcus Paxton brings over 18 years of professional experience in the insurance industry to his position at Take1. Previously, Marcus spent ten years at Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company (Allianz), where he held executive and underwriting roles in the high net worth personal lines and commercial entertainment division. He also served for eight years as an underwriter at the Atlantic Mutual Companies. Marcus has extensive entertainment industry experience that will strengthen our ability to meet the long-term needs of our rapidly growing and expanding customer base.

Product specialties

  • Entertainment
  • Film and TV productions
  • Special events
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Cheryl Wladyka

Senior Underwriter

Cheryl is an entertainment insurance underwriter with over 30 years of commercial insurance experience. Before joining U.S. Risk/Take1 in 2008, Cheryl was with CNA for over 12 years, and FFIC for over six years. Read more
U.S. Risk UnderwritersTake1 Office Address 25201 Paseo De Alicia Suite 265 Laguna Hills, California 92653 Work Phone: (657) 261-2365

Cheryl is an entertainment insurance underwriter with over 30 years of commercial insurance experience. Before joining U.S. Risk/Take1 in 2008, Cheryl was with CNA for over 12 years, and FFIC for over six years.