Payments industry veteran Berard joins growing payments Insurtech startup to expand Premium Payments solutions for US-based commercial insurance
Buffalo, NY – May 13, 2026 – InsurePay®, a leading provider of insurance payment solutions and Pay-As-You-Go (PayGo) billing technology, today announced the addition of Leo Berard as Director of Sales. This senior addition expands the evolving North American team, focused on driving new-business growth with carriers, agencies, and MGAs across the United States.
Berard brings close to three decades of experience in payments and insurance sales and business development, with an extensive background in merchant services focused on insurance payments. Before joining InsurePay, he was the Managing Partner for Securfee/PaySouth, responsible for operations, strategy, and high-volume programs.
This experience gives him a deep understanding of how premium payments move through the card networks, how agents and insureds behave at the point of payment, and the economics of processing fees and surcharging in regulated environments.
Insurance partners who use InsurePay for premium payments have seen better control of pass-through fees, less administrative work through automated, recurring payment abilities, and flexible payment options that customers expect.
CEO Pat Davis on Berard joining InsurePay
“Leo’s payment services experience will be invaluable for our Carrier, MGA and agent clients to help them optimize all of their payments,” said Pat Davis, CEO of InsurePay. “Understanding the ins and outs of how money moves within the insurance world is what we focus on at InsurePay. Combining Leo’s experience with our ever-evolving technology will add additional value to those looking for a better way to handle payments.”
Leo Berard on his new role at InsurePay
“I am excited to be a part of the InsurePay team. I’ve been aware of the value the company has deliverer to top insurance organizations for some time, so I’m thrilled to help more companies across the US simplify their premium payments, said Leo Berard, Director of Sales at InsurePay. “I’m excited to show them how the full InsurePay product suite can address all of their payments needs to deliver simplicity, security, and better retention.”
About InsurePay
InsurePay provides insurance carriers, agents, and policyholders with flexible, technology-driven solutions that modernize premium billing and payment processes. The company’s platform offers real-time accuracy, improved cash flow, and a seamless digital experience, delivering advanced capabilities such as Pay-As-You-Go billing, payment reconciliation, and data integration.
For more information, visit insurepay.com.
