Management Team

The Next Wave team has extensive underwriting, risk management and claims experience bringing a complimentary skill set as we service our client’s needs.

Jeffrey S. Ward, CEO

Mr. Ward is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Ward Group, LLC. & Next Wave.

The Ward Group, LLC owns majority interest in a number of insurance related businesses, including Next Wave, Ward/Askew Insurance Partners, LLC, HVP Insurance Services Ltd. (London) and Next Wave Insurance Company (A Nevada Captive). Mr. Ward has over (26) years experience in the Property and Casualty Insurance and Alternative Risk marketplace. He was responsible for growing one of the largest claims management/TPA businesses in the country, Ward North America.

At Next Wave, Mr. Ward focuses on developing and marketing niche insurance programs and carrier appointments. He works closely with our management team, insurance carrier partners and distribution sources.

Edgar Salcedo, Vice President Underwriting

Mr. Salcedo joined Next Wave in June of 2005 overseeing all day to day operations associated with the processing of commercial insurance related business. Mr. Salcedo has a total of (11) years experience in the insurance industry (5) of which was spent as Senior Underwriter for the General Reinsurance (GenRe), property department. Prior to joining Next Wave, Mr. Salcedo served as Broker for one nation’s largest Wholesale Brokers, (Swett & Crawford Group) and was responsible for a Hospitality specific book of business which was assigned Managing General Agent, authorization by an “A” rated carrier, Axis Specialty Group.