THE ADVISOR
BEHIND
THE STRATEGY
Marianne Halvorsen
FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL · STRATEGI BUILDER LLC
Marianne Halvorsen founded Strategi Builder with a vision to create a more thoughtful, relationship-driven approach to risk and business advisory.
With more than 20 years of experience working alongside executives, investors, and deal teams, she has built her career helping businesses navigate complex moments including growth, transformation, restructuring, and transactions.
Strategi Builder was created from the belief that the strongest outcomes come from trust, strategic thinking, and access to the right relationships.
Our Mission & Purpose
Strategi Builder is an independent boutique insurance agency built for businesses that value experience, relationships, and a more strategic approach to risk.
Drawing on more than 20 years of experience with some of the world's largest insurance brokerage firms, we combine sophisticated market access with the personal attention and agility of an independent agency.
We specialize in complex and evolving risks across private equity, M&A, restructuring, and high-growth companies, working closely with clients and underwriters to build solutions around each business.
Strategi Builder primarily works with clients by referral, allowing us to remain selective and highly engaged in every relationship.
Guided by Intention. Built on Integrity. Driven by Intelligence.
Strategic Market Access
Direct alignment between clients, deal teams, and underwriters
Our Principles
The three standards governing every client engagement and placement negotiation.
Intention
We approach every placement with purpose. The decisions we support carry real weight for executives, deal teams, and companies. We begin by analyzing the complete financial and operational context to deliver guidance centered on protecting enterprise value.
Integrity
Integrity shapes how we advise, market, and advocate. We operate with complete transparency, accountability, and respect for the fiduciary trust placed in us by clients, underwriters, and partners.
Intelligence
We leverage modern data analytics, market intelligence, and structured workflows to evaluate complex risk landscapes. Innovation serves human expertise, ensuring clear market positioning and superior coverage terms for our clients.
Digital & Engineering Team
Our Development Team
Specialized software engineers and designers driving the technical architecture and digital experience of Strategi Builder.
Raghu Sai
Web Developer
Full-stack developer with expertise in building scalable web applications and high-performance digital platforms.
Ziad Nafea
Web Designer
Creative web designer specializing in high-end aesthetic design systems and intuitive user interfaces.
Sohaib Kamran
Web Developer
Full-stack software engineer dedicated to crafting seamless web solutions and optimized architecture.
Why Partner With Us
Direct senior advocacy, strategic underwriting access, and precise risk execution.
Specialized Complex Risk Advisory
Deep technical placement capabilities across D&O, Rep & Warranty, Cyber, and special situations where standard underwriters decline.
Direct Market Alignment
Strong working relationships with domestic and wholesale carriers that unlock dedicated capacity and flexible terms.
Data-Backed Positioning
Rigorous presentation of financial metrics and operational controls, giving carriers clear reasons to approve coverage.
Relentless Client Advocacy
Senior broker involvement through every stage of placement, policy negotiation, and claims representation.