Our Team

Frank Sorochen Sr.

Chairman and CEO

Bernadette Sorochen

Executive Vice President

Frank Sorochen Jr.

President

Timothy A. Sorochen

Chief Information Officer

Robert T. Sorochen

Chief Financial Officer

Anthony Mariani

Director of Marketing

Arthur Massi

Underwriter

Andrew Mason

Underwriter

John Amen

Underwriter

Debra Granata Cowling

Senior Account Manager

Ashley DaCosta

Account Manager

Barbara McCanney

Account Manager

Frank Sorochen Sr.

Chairman & CEO

Frank started in the insurance industry in 1972 with Argonaut Ins. Co., as an Underwriter working In Cranford, NJ and NYC. He transferred to PA as an Underwriting Supervisor, then moved to The PMA Group in 1980 where he rose through the ranks from Brokerage Account Executive to AVP of Brokerage Operations to VP of Marketing to VP of Brokerage and Agency Operations.

He formed Associated Specialty Insurance Agency in 1994 with his wife Bernadette as his partner and a short-term third party colleague. Over the next few years their 3 sons joined the firm, eventually ascending to positions of management. Along the way, Frank established many strong business partnerships with outstanding Insurance carriers that continue to serve the firm well today. With the ASIA Team in place, stressing professionalism, integrity and trustworthiness, Frank knows the firm will be in good hands.

Bernadette Sorochen

Executive Vice President

Frank Sorochen Jr.

President

Frank Jr. joined ASIA in 2001, and after serving various roles within the company, was promoted to President in January 2019. Prior to ASIA, he spent a combined 5 years working for the US Department of Defense and The Boeing Company. Frank graduated from Widener University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, then went on to graduate with a Juris Doctor from the Widener University School of Law and was sworn into the Pennsylvania Bar in May 2004.

Frank truly enjoys spending time relaxing and traveling with his wife, Kelly and two sons, Frankie and Michael. After “enjoying” many years of coaching his sons in Little League, travel and American Legion Baseball as well as CYO Basketball, those days are now over and he gets much more time on the golf course. While Frank may think the “happiest place on Earth” is the ASIA office, Kelly, Frankie and Michael much prefer the real one…Walt Disney World.

Timothy A. Sorochen

Chief Information Officer

Tim started his career with ASIA over 20 years ago. After Virginia Wesleyan University, he moved back to Pennsylvania to help build the family business, learning the industry from the Chairman himself. Starting as a part-time filer, faxer and receptionist in late 90’s, Tim worked his way up to Chief Information Officer with the support of his lovely Wife, Christine and two beautiful children, Madison and Jack. 

When Tim doesn’t have his ASIA hat on, he spends most of his time coaching both of his children in Lacrosse, Football & Basketball, loving his two adorable dogs, Dakota and Reese, relaxing on the beach in Brigantine and golfing or fishing.   

Robert T. Sorochen

Chief Financial Officer

Anthony Mariani

Director of Marketing

Anthony joined ASIA in 2016 as the Director of Marketing. He has been working in the Commercial Insurance space since 2005 and has been a Workers’ Comp Wholesaler since 2009. Anthony’s goal is to provide his agents with a solution on every opportunity no matter how big or small the account might be. Prior to joining ASIA in 2016, Anthony spent 11 years at Philadelphia Insurance Companies working in several departments including Customer Service, Marketing and Broker Services.

In his spare time, Anthony enjoys spending time with his wife Alyssa and their 3 kids. When the office closes, Anthony can be found on a baseball field or basketball court coaching.

Arthur Massi

Underwriter

Art has worked in the Property-Casualty Industry for over 40 years on both the brokerage and company sides of our industry. He has held management positions for regional brokers and senior marketing and underwriting positions for two insurance companies. His background includes large risks and the developing and management of self insured programs for hospitals and association sponsored programs for banks.

Art spent many years grading CPCU and ARM examinations for the AICPCU and IIA, and has taught these courses for the Philadelphia Society.

Andrew Mason

Underwriter

Andrew joined ASIA in 2016 after spending two years with Valley Forge Insurance Brokerage. Prior to breaking into the insurance industry, Andrew worked as the Director of Food and Beverage at Merion Golf Club. Recently married, Andrew enjoys spending time with his new wife and attending Philadelphia sporting events.  

John Amen

Underwriter

Debra Granata Cowling

Senior Account Manager

Debbie has been in the insurance business for over 30 years working at Brokers, Insurance Companies and Wholesaler with her experience in Commercial and Personal Lines. Her career began at an Agency in Ardmore, PA in the Commercial Lines Marketing Department as an Assistant. 

Debbie joined ASIA in 2007 as an Account Manager and worked her way up to Senior Account Manager and Supervisor with her extensive knowledge and dedication in providing superior service to our Retail Agents and Insurance Companies. In her spare time she loves spending her time with her family and friends.

Ashley DaCosta

Account Manager

Ashley DaCosta joined ASIA’s team in September 2014. In her free time, Ashley enjoys watching documentaries and spending time with her loved ones and cat.

Barbara Mccanney

Account Manager