Executive Team

Michael Pearson joined Global Coverage in 1989 as a sales representative and was the firm’s sixth employee. Over the course of his tenure, he has played a pivotal role in the company’s growth, helping to expand annual premiums from under $5 million to more than twenty times that amount today. He was instrumental in transforming Global Coverage’s restaurant insurance practice from a small client base into a leading portfolio representing more than 400 restaurants across the country, including many of the world’s most prominent and successful establishments.

Prior to joining Global Coverage, Mr. Pearson began his career as a Commercial Lines Underwriter with Public Service Mutual. Today, he produces and manages a diverse book of business spanning commercial real estate, hospitality, and high‑net‑worth individuals, bringing deep industry insight and practical risk management expertise to each client relationship.

Mr. Pearson earned his degree in Restaurant and Hospitality Management from the University of Denver in 1988. He resides in Purchase, New York with his wife, Sue, and their two children.

James G. Iantorno joined Global Coverage in 1988 as a Commercial Lines Account Executive. He quickly developed a strong customer base, leading him to become the head of the Commercial Lines Marketing Department. He then worked closely with insurance carriers to develop several industry specific programs which now account for over $15 million in premiums. As Executive Vice President, Mr. Iantorno has been instrumental in driving the overall growth of the company. He directs the Commercial Lines department focusing on sales, service, and marketing of large commercial accounts. In addition to this, he provides risk management services for our clients.

Mr. Iantorno attended Manhattan College where he earned both a Bachelor of Engineering in 1981 and a Masters of Engineering in 1982 in the field of Chemical Engineering. Mr. Iantorno resides in Northern Westchester County with his wife Debra and daughter.

Andrew Shulman is a veteran insurance executive and Chief Operating Officer at Global Coverage, Inc., where he leads the firm’s operational strategy with precision and foresight. With over four decades of industry experience, Andrew has built a reputation as a proactive, planning-first risk management specialist who navigates complexity with clarity and confidence.

Andrew’s expertise lies at the intersection of complex claims advocacy, and strategic risk mitigation. Throughout his career, he has consistently aligned insurance solutions with evolving business priorities and real-world exposures, delivering measurable value to clients across diverse sectors.

As COO, Andrew is a catalyst for innovation and efficiency, streamlining operations while championing a client-first culture. His leadership combines deep technical knowledge with strategic vision, positioning Global Coverage, Inc. as a trusted partner in today’s dynamic risk landscape.

Mr. Shulman graduated from Lehigh University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business & Economics in 1981. He resides in North Carolina with his wife Eileen, and commutes to the New York office on a regular basis.

Philip J. Rosenthal founded Global Coverage in 1973 with a team of three employees. In the years since the company was founded, he has grown it into one of the leading full-service insurance brokerage firms in New York city. He built an extensive partner and provider network allowing the firm to offer a diverse set of products to help every type of customer successfully manage their unique insurance needs. As President, Mr. Rosenthal continues to lead the firm and provides overall strategic direction of the company. He is also President of Universal Premium Finance.

Mr. Rosenthal graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in Business Administration and Accounting and earned his L.L.B from New York Law School in 1962.