Aon Broker William Coleman Recognized as a 2024 M&A Power Broker
William Coleman, Senior Vice President, Aon
Matt McClellan has sounded a couple of alarms over the past year.
But they never seem to fluster William Coleman, said McClellan, treasurer of Commercial Metals, a construction products manufacturer based in Irving, Texas.
“M&A deals, when they get hot and heavy, become somewhat of a pressure cooker, and sometimes cooler heads don’t prevail,” said McClellan. “And he’s cool as a cucumber.”
Coleman has also been perceptive in devising solutions for Commercial Metals, which has been branching into new product categories, McClellan added. Coleman can pick apart a deal, understand the potential pain points and anticipate where markets will push back.
“But he can do it in a day or two,” McClellan said. “The turnaround time is just impressive.”
It’s a refrain echoed by other clients of Coleman’s, including a private equity firm that has relied on him to secure reps and warranties insurance. “There have been a few instances where it’s been late in the game and the terms have changed or something like that,” said a partner at the firm. “He’s able to quickly turn around changes in transaction documents.”
Coleman also stands out for the guidance he is able to provide, the partner said. “It helps us understand what the trade-offs are between the different underwriters and allows us to make sure we’re picking the right one for the right situation.” Said a principal with another client, “He really was fantastic from start to finish.”
2024 M&A Power Broker Winners and Finalists
What is a Power Broker?
A Risk & Insurance Power Broker® is an individual who stands out among their peers for the exceptional client work they have delivered over the past year. While brokers play many key roles in the insurance industry and risk profession, a Power Broker® award recognizes problem solving, customer service and industry knowledge.
Our goal is to broadly recognize and promote outstanding risk management and customer service among the brokerage community.
Who selects the winners?
Power Brokers are selected by risk managers based on the strength of the testimonials they provide to a team of 15 Risk & Insurance editors and writers.