Claude Burton

Managing Partner at LionLight Capital

📍 United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 5 investments📅 10 years investing🗓 Last invested Nov 2020
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Nov 2020
Core Specialty, through its subsidiary insurers, offers a diversified range of property, casualty, and marine insurance products for small to mid-sized businesses. We have the capital to take on risk, the underwriting talent in place, decisive leadership team, infrastructure, and a proven track record of making things happen – fast! When you’re ready to solve your toughest insurance needs, we’re ready to get it done for you. We free customers up to focus on their business by taking the load of complicated specialty insurance off their hands. We break down the walls of bureaucracy to provide optimal underwriting solutions for brokers. We’re ready, equipped, and motivated to get the job done, efficiently and professionally, by empowering experts with what they need to move quickly on behalf of customers and their brokers. Our specialty focus is the essential part of our identity. It is at our core.
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Nov 2020
With over four decades of experience in the industry, IMA has become a trusted leader in commercial insurance, risk management, surety, and employee benefits brokerage and consulting. Our team of knowledgeable and experienced professionals work tirelessly to develop customized solutions that meet the unique needs of each of our clients. At IMA we understand that businesses face a wide range of risks and challenges, from property damage and liability claims to employee benefits and cyber threats. Thats why we offer a comprehensive suite of services that can be tailored to each clients specific needs, including risk assessments, insurance placement, claims management, and employee benefits consulting. Our goal is to help our clients mitigate risk and achieve long-term success. What sets us apart is our commitment to innovation and our ability to anticipate emerging risks and trends. We are constantly exploring new ways to help our clients protect their assets and grow their businesses. We leverage the latest technology and industry insights to provide cutting-edge solutions that deliver results. At IMA, we believe that our success is measured by the success of our clients. We strive to build strong, long-lasting relationships with each of our clients based on trust, integrity, and a deep understanding of their unique needs. We are proud to serve businesses of all sizes and industries, and we are confident that we have the expertise and resources to help your business thrive. Our more than 2,300 associates are located across offices in Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, and throughout the U.S. and Canada.
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Oct 2016
Amwins is the largest wholesale distributor of specialty insurance products and services in the U.S. Amwins has expertise across a diversified mix of property, casualty, group benefits and reinsurance products. We also offer value-added services to support these products, including product development, underwriting, premium and claims administration and actuarial services.
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2022
Founder & Managing Partner
Nov 2022
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Jun 2022
SkyKnight Capital is a private equity firm focused on investing in market leading businesses in acyclical growth sectors alongside exceptional management teams. We seek long-term, high quality relationships with our management teams and Limited Partners. We promote a culture built on partnership, integrity, humility, and hard work.
2021
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Dec 2021
New Republic Partners provides clients with next-level investment solutions, lending strategies, wealth management and concierge financial services. Our firm welcomes successful individuals and families, endowments, foundations and advisors who serve accredited investors. Join us. Access top-tier investment managers, unique private market and alternative investments, strategic market insights, innovative lending strategies, leading-edge client reporting systems and customized portfolios. Invest alongside the firm’s partners, large family offices and individual investors while maintaining confidentiality and a customized solution. Experience the service, access and investment opportunities usually reserved for large institutional investors. Grow with the best. The professionals at New Republic Partners bring a deep knowledge of financial markets and client needs as well as powerful insights into the dynamics of rapidly evolving capital markets.
2020
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Nov 2020
Core Specialty, through its subsidiary insurers, offers a diversified range of property, casualty, and marine insurance products for small to mid-sized businesses. We have the capital to take on risk, the underwriting talent in place, decisive leadership team, infrastructure, and a proven track record of making things happen – fast! When you’re ready to solve your toughest insurance needs, we’re ready to get it done for you. We free customers up to focus on their business by taking the load of complicated specialty insurance off their hands. We break down the walls of bureaucracy to provide optimal underwriting solutions for brokers. We’re ready, equipped, and motivated to get the job done, efficiently and professionally, by empowering experts with what they need to move quickly on behalf of customers and their brokers. Our specialty focus is the essential part of our identity. It is at our core.
Investor
Nov 2020
With over four decades of experience in the industry, IMA has become a trusted leader in commercial insurance, risk management, surety, and employee benefits brokerage and consulting. Our team of knowledgeable and experienced professionals work tirelessly to develop customized solutions that meet the unique needs of each of our clients. At IMA we understand that businesses face a wide range of risks and challenges, from property damage and liability claims to employee benefits and cyber threats. Thats why we offer a comprehensive suite of services that can be tailored to each clients specific needs, including risk assessments, insurance placement, claims management, and employee benefits consulting. Our goal is to help our clients mitigate risk and achieve long-term success. What sets us apart is our commitment to innovation and our ability to anticipate emerging risks and trends. We are constantly exploring new ways to help our clients protect their assets and grow their businesses. We leverage the latest technology and industry insights to provide cutting-edge solutions that deliver results. At IMA, we believe that our success is measured by the success of our clients. We strive to build strong, long-lasting relationships with each of our clients based on trust, integrity, and a deep understanding of their unique needs. We are proud to serve businesses of all sizes and industries, and we are confident that we have the expertise and resources to help your business thrive. Our more than 2,300 associates are located across offices in Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, and throughout the U.S. and Canada.
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2016–2020 · 5 investments
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