Women: It’s time for you to close the gender gap in life insurance ownership. Just 47% of women have life insurance coverage versus 58% of men, according to the 2021 Insurance Barometer Study by Life
Strong Planning, Transparent Advice
Dynama Insurance is an independent brokerage representing the country’s largest and most reputable insurance companies. We take an educational, transparent approach and will help you compare multiple options in order to select the best possible insurance policy.

The Dynama Difference.
Your Best Interests. As independent brokers, we are able to evaluate all of the insurance products in the marketplace on your behalf. This approach allows us to find the best product at the best price, and to often provide substantial savings to you. It also saves you time, as you don’t have to contact each and every insurance company for a quote – we do that for you.
Expert Advice. The insurance marketplace is constantly flooded with new products and techniques. Our team evaluates what’s new so that, when appropriate, we can recommend products or strategies that you might not even know to request. Our planning incorporates our experience, a wide range of products and strategies, current laws and regulations, and pertinent statistics – information we meticulously gather in order to best advise you.
Attentive Service. We design a team based on your needs. Dynama’s president and founder, Erin Ardleigh personally leads each client’s team. You can expect a high level of communication and service from us.
Who We Help

Business Owner

New / Expecting Parent

Recently Divorced

Recently Married

Legacy Planning

Retiring / Just Retired

Getting Organized

Getting Started

Our Founder
Erin Ardleigh is the founder and president of Dynama Insurance. She has worked in the insurance industry since 2002 and founded Dynama Insurance in 2014. Her aim is to help her clients feel educated and empowered when purchasing their insurance.
Erin personally oversees each client’s plan design and says that the best part of her job is meeting smart, successful people. Erin is passionate about helping other business people, especially women. Erin serves on the Board of Directors for the Estate Planning Council of NYC. Women Unlimited, Inc. selected Erin to mentor women executives participating in their leadership development programs. Dynama Insurance hosts educational seminars for advisors and Erin has spoken at several professional organizations, including the Estate Planning Councils of NYC and the Hudson Valley. She has been quoted in Forbes, CNBC, Money, Barron’s, Kiplinger, NerdWallet, Fox Business News, S&P Global, Nasdaq.com and other media.
Erin has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and Culture from the City University of New York (CUNY). She lives in Manhattan, where she tries to keep up with the city’s culinary and artistic happenings. Erin has served as a member of the Advisory Board of the World Music Institute, which brings musicians from around the world to perform in NYC. A lifelong passion for travel has led Erin across all seven continents. She finds that traveling and running a successful business have much in common – planning, listening, continual learning and last minute problem solving when the unexpected happens!
Our Leadership
Leslie Fitting, Director of Client Concierge Services
Leslie helps all Dynama clients maintain their insurance policies. Whether they need to update their address or schedule a full policy review, she makes sure that they have what they need. She also administers our concierge services, designed for clients that want an extra level of assistance. Leslie joined Dynama in 2017. Prior to insurance, Leslie worked in commercial real estate and in the TV and broadcasting industry. When she’s not at her desk, you will find Leslie visiting a New York City museum, relaxing in the Caribbean, or exploring her favorite city – Paris.
Meghan Ardleigh, Director of Client Service
Meghan ensures that the underwriting process goes smoothly for our clients. From the time that each client starts an application to the time their policy is issued, she monitors the entire process and guides the client through each step. She also oversees the underwriting and medical records teams. Meghan is Erin’s younger sister, and has worked with her in the insurance industry for 10+ years. Meghan is also a trained chef and loves to cook and bake.
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Our Leadership
Leslie Fitting, Director of Client Concierge Services
Leslie helps all Dynama clients maintain their insurance policies. Whether they need to update their address or schedule a full policy review, she makes sure that they have what they need. She also administers our concierge services, designed for clients that want an extra level of assistance. Leslie joined Dynama in 2017. Prior to insurance, Leslie worked in commercial real estate and in the TV and broadcasting industry. When she’s not at her desk, you will find Leslie visiting a New York City museum, relaxing in the Caribbean, or exploring her favorite city – Paris.
Meghan Ardleigh, Director of Client Service
Meghan ensures that the underwriting process goes smoothly for our clients. From the time that each client starts an application to the time their policy is issued, she monitors the entire process and guides the client through each step. She also oversees the underwriting and medical records teams. Meghan is Erin’s younger sister, and has worked with her in the insurance industry for 10+ years. Meghan is also a trained chef and loves to cook and bake.
What Our Happy Clients
Have to Say About Us:
When I opened my private practice, I needed a professional who understood insurance and could make it easy for me to find the right solution. Erin helped me understand what was available and found a great, affordable solution of life and long term disability insurance that protects me, my business, and my family.
- Ken Labach, Principal at Labach PLLC, Technology & Privacy Attorney
Erin is an exceptional professional who demystified insurance for me. She conveyed the importance of having disability insurance as I transitioned from working for someone else to starting my first company. Her insight was invaluable. In subsequent conversations, Erin has helped me to consider various insurance options and has saved me time and money in the process. I highly recommend Erin and Dynama Insurance to help you evaluate your insurance needs. She's the best!
- N. Damali Peterman, Esq, Founder and CEO, Breakthrough ADR
I have directed many of my clients to Erin for a review of their life insurance needs. I am delighted with the calm professionalism that Erin extends to my clients and her ability to deliver more coverage and better coverage, with less cost.
- David Edwards, MBA, wealth advisor and managing director, Wealthspire Advisors
As a trusts and estates attorney working with many insurance brokers, I can honestly say that having worked with Erin both personally and professionally, she is top notch in her field. I have met many brokers in the industry and few provide the high level quality of service, attention to detail and amazing personality that Erin provides. Reputation is of the utmost importance and I know that my clients (and my reputation) are in good hands when I recommend Erin. I would highly recommend Dynama Insurance!
- Dani Nodelman, Principal at Nodelman Law PLLC
Erin is as professional as they come, in any industry or business, and she knows everything there is to know about insurance. I am proud to be a client of hers, knowing she was able to get me the best policy possible at the best price, and always available to answer my questions and listen to my concerns. I trust her completely and hope to work with her as long as I am working and beyond!
- Steve Maggi, Esq., Immigration Expert
I would recommend Erin to anyone looking to address their insurance needs. Erin provides clarity and support throughout the process of identifying, applying for and securing insurance coverage. Erin took the time to learn about me and work with me to ensure that I understood and got the insurance I needed within my budget. The whole process would have been far more confusing and frustrating without a knowledgeable and thoughtful person like Erin by my side.
- Anne Dunning, Principal Consultant at ARTS Action Research
Erin is a real pleasure to work with. She handles herself with great poise and a good sense of humor even when dealing with the most difficult of clients. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for life insurance services.
- Rich Mills, CPA
Erin was truly amazing in assisting me in my Long-Term Care insurance policy. She reviewed everything with me in detail, answered all my questions, made sure I understood the policy and terms and overall, just made me feel completely comfortable on the choice that I was making for my future. I highly recommend using Erin for your insurance needs, especially LTC. Her advice is priceless and I could not have asked for anyone better to assist me.
- Stephanie Rodin, Attorney for the Healthcare Professional
Erin helped me find a great life insurance policy. She is extremely knowledgeable and she made the process very easy for me. I would highly recommend Erin.
- Michael Soffer, Esq., Assistant Deputy Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender NJ
Erin did a great job obtaining a terrific insurance product for my father. She's very knowledgeable and attentive to her clients.
- Thomas Kass, Real Estate Attorney
I have had the pleasure of working with Erin and her team - both from a common client perspective as well as for my own insurance needs. In both instances, the process was very efficient and also educational. Erin made it so easy to understand for my client as well as myself and really went the extra mile to get great outcomes for policy premium scenarios. I would highly recommend Erin. She is one of the best in her industry!
- Pam Mosiello, CPA, Partner at UHY, LLP
I couldn't recommend Erin and her company Dynama more highly for life and disability insurance. I happily refer nearly all my clients with life and disability insurance needs to Erin with complete trust and confidence that they will receive both excellent service and honest advice from an expert.
- Shannon McNulty, Founder of The Village Law Firm