Captive Insurance Management Solutions for Risk Services
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Adaptable. Adjustable. Accessible. Our risk services LLC ensure that all our solutions are tailored to meet your needs, while V N Services provides the flexibility you require.
Captive Insurance Management Solutions for Risk Services
Captive Insurance Management Solutions for Risk ServicesCaptive Insurance Management Solutions for Risk ServicesCaptive Insurance Management Solutions for Risk ServicesCaptive Insurance Management Solutions for Risk Services
Adaptable. Adjustable. Accessible. Our risk services LLC ensure that all our solutions are tailored to meet your needs, while V N Services provides the flexibility you require.
At VNAS Risk, a leader in risk services LLC, we specialize in the design, implementation, licensure, and ongoing management of captive insurance companies, both in the U.S. and international jurisdictions. With over two decades of experience, our team brings deep industry knowledge and a hands-on, solutions-driven approach to every captive we manage.
We are more than just management consultants; we are turnkey partners. From feasibility studies and regulatory approvals to ongoing compliance oversight and financial reporting, we handle every aspect of captive formation and administration. Our in-house and partner network capabilities span legal, actuarial, tax, accounting, claim adjudication, and general management services—everything a client needs to build and sustain a high-performing captive.
Whether you are forming your first captive or looking for a more responsive captive management team, VNAS, along with V N Services, delivers the clarity, control, and confidence you need to make captive insurance work for your business.
Our Services
Captive Feasibility & Design
Policy Structuring & Underwriting Support
Licensing & Regulatory Support
At Risk Services LLC, we evaluate whether a captive is the right fit for your business through detailed analysis, including financial modeling, risk assessment, and strategic alignment. Each feasibility study comes with a full business plan to support decision making and licensing, ensuring alignment with V N Services.
Licensing & Regulatory Support
Policy Structuring & Underwriting Support
Licensing & Regulatory Support
V N Services, as part of our risk services LLC, manages the entire licensing process, from application preparation to regulator communication. With strong relationships across U.S. domiciles, we streamline approvals and ensure compliance from day one.
Policy Structuring & Underwriting Support
Policy Structuring & Underwriting Support
Policy Structuring & Underwriting Support
At Risk Services LLC, we help design captive-issued policies that truly reflect your real-world risks, rather than relying on generic templates. Our team collaborates with actuaries and legal counsel to ensure that the policies are customized, compliant, and priced appropriately, providing you with tailored solutions through our V N Services.
Premium Development & Allocation
Financial Reporting & Audit Support
Policy Structuring & Underwriting Support
VNAS, in collaboration with Risk Services LLC and internal teams, works to determine fair, defensible premium rates. We also support allocation across entities or locations, ensuring your V N Services captive is properly funded and optimized for long-term success.
Claim Oversight & TPA Coordination
Financial Reporting & Audit Support
Financial Reporting & Audit Support
From intake to resolution, Risk Services LLC manages the full claims lifecycle. Our hands-on approach ensures timely responses, accurate reserving, and clear communication between V N Services, legal counsel, and captive stakeholders.
Financial Reporting & Audit Support
Financial Reporting & Audit Support
Financial Reporting & Audit Support
At Risk Services LLC, we provide accurate, timely financial statements and regulatory filings, and coordinate independent audits and actuarial certifications through our partnership with V N Services. Our transparent reporting gives you the clarity and insight needed to manage your captive effectively.
Meet the Executive Team
Robert Barker, Managing Director
Robert Barker, Managing Director
Robert Barker, Managing Director
At VNAS Risk, a leader in risk services LLC, we specialize in the design, implementation, licensure, and ongoing management of captive insurance companies, both in the U.S. and international jurisdictions. With over two decades of experience, our team brings deep industry knowledge and a hands-on, solutions-driven approach to every captiv
At VNAS Risk, a leader in risk services LLC, we specialize in the design, implementation, licensure, and ongoing management of captive insurance companies, both in the U.S. and international jurisdictions. With over two decades of experience, our team brings deep industry knowledge and a hands-on, solutions-driven approach to every captive we manage.
We are more than just management consultants; we are turnkey partners. From feasibility studies and regulatory approvals to ongoing compliance oversight and financial reporting, we handle every aspect of captive formation and administration. Our in-house and partner network capabilities span legal, actuarial, tax, accounting, claim adjudication, and general management services—everything a client needs to build and sustain a high-performing captive.
Whether you are forming your first captive or looking for a more responsive captive management team, VNAS, along with V N Services, delivers the clarity, control, and confidence you need to make captive insurance work for your business.
Alana Cowan, Chief Growth Officer
Robert Barker, Managing Director
Robert Barker, Managing Director
Alana Cowan brings over 20 years of cross-industry experience spanning business development, operational leadership, and client growth strategy. She began her career at JCDecaux, one of the world’s leading outdoor advertising firms, where she supported the management and expansion of major accounts including Warner Brothers, Mercedes-Benz
Alana Cowan brings over 20 years of cross-industry experience spanning business development, operational leadership, and client growth strategy. She began her career at JCDecaux, one of the world’s leading outdoor advertising firms, where she supported the management and expansion of major accounts including Warner Brothers, Mercedes-Benz, and Coca-Cola. With a strong foundation in client servicing and commercial development, Alana transitioned into the legal sector, joining the world’s leading global shipping law firm. There, she managed high-value relationships with many of the London insurance market’s key players, worked alongside international P&I Clubs, and oversaw the operations of a shipping correspondent business. After more than a decade in maritime law, Alana joined the U.S. law firm Squire Patton Boggs, where she led client engagement initiatives and internal growth programs, enhancing both the client experience and professional development across the business. Alana’s professional strengths are grounded not only in strategic thinking and operational oversight but also in communication. With a passion for writing and a background in journalism, she previously held editorial internships and weekend roles at The Sunday Telegraph, experiences that sharpened her ability to craft compelling narratives and articulate value clearly to a broad range of stakeholders. Now consulting with Risk Services LLC in the insurance space, Alana supports VNAS in navigating complex risk environments, helping them structure strategies that align business operations with long-term profitability. She has a particular interest in global economics, is an avid tennis player, loves to ski, and enjoys discovering new cultures through travel.
Chris Goeke, Accounting Director
Robert Barker, Managing Director
Brad Barker Compliance & Treasury Director
Chris Goeke serves as Director of Accounting at VNAS, bringing over 35 years of experience in accounting and financial management across multiple industries, including wholesale distribution and captive insurance. Chris graduated from Miami University with a degree in Finance and Management. For more than two decades, he held leadership r
Chris Goeke serves as Director of Accounting at VNAS, bringing over 35 years of experience in accounting and financial management across multiple industries, including wholesale distribution and captive insurance. Chris graduated from Miami University with a degree in Finance and Management. For more than two decades, he held leadership roles in the wholesale auto parts industry, including Purchasing Manager, Assistant Controller, and Controller, overseeing financial operations for a business with over 70 locations and $200 million in revenue. His firsthand experience working inside operating companies gives Chris a unique perspective on how captives can support, strengthen, and transform traditional business models, and he understands exactly where and how a captive can drive value, particularly since he was there when the company became one of the first VNAS captive clients. For the past seven years, Chris has focused exclusively on captive insurance and risk services LLC. His transition to VNAS was a natural move, allowing him to bring his financial expertise and operational continuity with him. At VNAS, Chris oversees the financial operations of client captives, ensuring accurate reporting, audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and strong reserve management across multiple domiciles. His methodical, detail-driven approach is backed by decades of practical experience, making him a trusted resource for both clients and colleagues. With a rare combination of corporate financial leadership and specialized captive expertise, Chris brings stability, insight, and integrity to every engagement. Outside of the office, Chris is a passionate bowler, with several perfect 300 games to his name, and a proud father of two daughters. He enjoys spending time with his family, good competition, and the satisfaction of a well-earned strike.
Brad Barker Compliance & Treasury Director
Allie Fletcher, Business Development Manager
Brad Barker Compliance & Treasury Director
Brad Barker is the Director of Compliance and Treasury at VNAS Risk, part of V N Services, where he oversees all regulatory filings, financial controls, and treasury operations across the firm's multi-domicile captive portfolio. A lifelong Cincinnati, Ohio resident and graduate of Xavier University with a degree in Accounting, Brad brings
Brad Barker is the Director of Compliance and Treasury at VNAS Risk, part of V N Services, where he oversees all regulatory filings, financial controls, and treasury operations across the firm's multi-domicile captive portfolio. A lifelong Cincinnati, Ohio resident and graduate of Xavier University with a degree in Accounting, Brad brings a strong financial foundation combined with a disciplined, detail-oriented approach to compliance and risk governance. Brad is responsible for ensuring that all client captives adhere to domicile-specific regulatory requirements, maintaining alignment with evolving industry standards in risk services LLC. His work includes financial coordination, cash flow, oversight, banking relationships, and ensuring that all captives under VNAS management operate with fiscal integrity and transparency. In addition to his role in the insurance sector, Brad brings a unique entrepreneurial perspective to VNAS. For over a decade, he has independently managed the growth, development, and ongoing operations of a thoroughbred equine breeding and racing farm. Touching every aspect of a fledgling business in such a diverse, hard work-driven industry has given Brad the skills to maintain strong professional relationships with clients and providers from a wide range of industries and backgrounds. Brad's dual experience in financial compliance and the high-stakes world of thoroughbred racing has shaped his sharp instincts for risk, reward, and operational precision. At VNAS, he combines his knowledge of regulatory frameworks with real-world business ownership to help clients build well-structured captives that are both compliant and strategically sound. In his free time, Brad enjoys spending time with his horses as well as traveling to new places, hopefully meeting new Captive Clients along the way!
Allie Fletcher, Business Development Manager
Allie Fletcher, Business Development Manager
Allie Fletcher, Business Development Manager
Allie Fletcher is the Business Development Manager at VNAS Captive, where she brings a passion for client service, operational efficiency, and strategic growth. With a career rooted in client-facing roles, Allie has consistently focused on building strong relationships and tailoring solutions to meet each client’s unique needs. Her profes
Allie Fletcher is the Business Development Manager at VNAS Captive, where she brings a passion for client service, operational efficiency, and strategic growth. With a career rooted in client-facing roles, Allie has consistently focused on building strong relationships and tailoring solutions to meet each client’s unique needs. Her professional journey began in the hospitality sector, where she managed multiple high-profile establishments across Chicago and Jupiter, Florida. She later transitioned to the health and wellness industry, leading client engagement and growth for Orangetheory Fitness studios in Jupiter. A certified personal trainer, Allie thrives when working one-on-one with clients to help them reach their goals, an approach that continues to define her professional ethos. Before joining VNAS, Allie served as the head of business development and operations for a regional facilities service business, where she successfully managed a large client base. Her hands-on approach, attention to detail, and strong communication skills made her a trusted partner to both clients and teams. Now at VNAS Captive, Allie applies her client-first mindset to the world of captive insurance, supporting businesses as they navigate alternative risk solutions through V N Services and contributing to VNAS’s mission of delivering tailored, sustainable strategies that drive long-term success. Outside of work, Allie loves to travel and explore new cuisines. Having previously lived in London, she brings a global perspective to both her work and her adventures. She also enjoys relaxing at the beach and watching sports with her three sons.
Munninghoff Lange CPA's & Advisors
Allie Fletcher, Business Development Manager
Allie Fletcher, Business Development Manager
To learn more about MLCo, our affiliated CPA firm that provides tax services for our captives, as well as insights on risk services LLC and V N services, please visit their website: www.ml-co.com
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Faster Claims Control
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8170 Corporate Park Drive, Suite 320, Cincinnati, OH, 45242, USA
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