Jeremy Epstein
Investor at American Family Ventures
New York, New York
Overview
Work Experience
Founder
2025 - Current
Building something new…
Board Observer
2023 - 2025
Supported vQuip’s growth in episodic and specialty liability insurance. Collaborated with founder on GTM and strategy while serving as AFV’s board representative.
Venture Capital Investor
2022 - 2025
Over ~$700m AUM fund backed by multiple LPs representing over $70B in insurance premium. Sourced and supported early-stage investments while serving on the investment committee in AI and insurance startups including vQuip, Alix, XP Health, Chamber Cardio, Carium and Elysian. Led diligence, GTM strategy, and founder support across fintech, insurtech, and B2B verticals. Specialized in underwriting-driven innovation, distribution arbitrage, and MGA models.
Alternative Ventures & Innovation
2019 - 2022
Created and helped pitch new innovation unit to Nationwide executive leadership. Worked cross-functionally with actuarial, legal, marketing, and strategy to assess product-market fit and growth levers of new products.
Underwriter
2018 - 2019
Global Risk Solutions Underwriter, providing comprehensive P&C solutions for Fortune 100 clients.
Rotational Program
2017 - 2018