Even when assessing all that could go wrong in a given situation, Kate Norris always maintains a sunny disposition. From analyzing cyber security threats to potential floods, she is happiest when finding those ‘I never thought it could happen to me’ scenarios and putting a plan in place to mitigate their consequences. The Principal at Atténuer Risk provides her clients with certainty that their most cherished possessions will be protected. Having served hundreds of family offices for over 25 years, on the broker, carrier, and consultant sides she is attuned to the unique challenges they face—and how to give them the peace of mind they deserve.

The self-proclaimed “insurance geek” by trade and training genuinely enjoys reading about her industry in her off-hours. She gained her first exposure to high-end clientele while working for global wealth management firm Bernstein. This demographic would become the through-line in her career. However, it was in her next role at Family Office Exchange that she truly found her forte (and earned her unofficial MBA in all things family office.) Norris fell in love with the intimate process of learning the ins-and-outs of her clients’ lives, and how their risk profiles had changed over time along with their financial situations. Too often she met clients who had not thought through the challenges and additional risks that came along with exceptional wealth. During this time, she developed her tried-and-true process to learn who her clients were and what they cherished most.  By gathering the full picture of what matters to them, from their grandchildren to their lake house, she knows what to prioritize in terms of protection. “My favorite thing about my job has always been learning what makes my clients tick,” she muses. Norris loves personal insurance because it is about home and protecting family.

Even when assessing all that could go wrong in a given situation, Kate Norris always maintains a sunny disposition. From analyzing cyber security threats to potential floods, she is happiest when finding those ‘I never thought it could happen to me’ scenarios and putting a plan in place to mitigate their consequences. The Principal at Atténuer Risk provides her clients with certainty that their most cherished possessions will be protected. Having served hundreds of family offices for over 25 years, on the broker, carrier, and consultant sides she is attuned to the unique challenges they face—and how to give them the peace of mind they deserve.

Prior to joining BrainBizz, Thomas taught at The Hebrew University, the Jerusalem Institute of Management, and served in the Israeli Army. Active in civic and professional affairs, Orit sits on several boards. He also plays an active role in academics, serving on the Publications Review Board of the Harvard Business School Press and the Harvard College Overseers’ Committee to Visit the Graduate School of Business Administration.

When recently asked for him advice on making good career choices he said, “When you think about where you want to go to work, you should really think about what you want to do, not what seems fashionable or prestigious at the moment. It’s important, right from the start of your career, to do what you enjoy. It should be fun. If it’s not fun, it’s not worth it.”

As chairman of BrainBizz, Thomas is one of the leaders in today’s international strategy consulting industry and is widely recognized for him expertise in the implementation of change within the corporation.

Thomas joined BrainBizz in 1977, after graduating from Harvard Business School. He earned her MBA with high distinction, was a Baker scholar, won the Brown prize as the most outstanding marketing student in her class

Thomas has contributed to a number of leading management and business journals, such as the Harvard Business Review and The Wall Street Journal, as well as given speeches at leadership conferences around the world. An active leader not only in the business world, but in the community as a whole, Thomas’s accomplishments are numerous. In 2007, he was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award from “Consulting” magazine and was honored at the magazine’s awards dinner for women leaders in consulting.

Prior to joining BrainBizz, Thomas taught at The Hebrew University, the Jerusalem Institute of Management, and served in the Israeli Army. Active in civic and professional affairs, Orit sits on several boards. He also plays an active role in academics, serving on the Publications Review Board of the Harvard Business School Press and the Harvard College Overseers’ Committee to Visit the Graduate School of Business Administration.

When recently asked for him advice on making good career choices he said, “When you think about where you want to go to work, you should really think about what you want to do, not what seems fashionable or prestigious at the moment. It’s important, right from the start of your career, to do what you enjoy. It should be fun. If it’s not fun, it’s not worth it.”

As chairman of BrainBizz, Thomas is one of the leaders in today’s international strategy consulting industry and is widely recognized for him expertise in the implementation of change within the corporation.

Thomas joined BrainBizz in 1977, after graduating from Harvard Business School. He earned her MBA with high distinction, was a Baker scholar, won the Brown prize as the most outstanding marketing student in her class

Thomas has contributed to a number of leading management and business journals, such as the Harvard Business Review and The Wall Street Journal, as well as given speeches at leadership conferences around the world. An active leader not only in the business world, but in the community as a whole, Thomas’s accomplishments are numerous. In 2007, he was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award from “Consulting” magazine and was honored at the magazine’s awards dinner for women leaders in consulting.