McGriff Broker Todd Burack Recognized as a 2024 Renewable Energy Power Broker

Todd Burack, VP, Marketing Account Executive, McGriff

A few themes emerged from Todd Burack’s clients: They have unusual, even unique ownership or management structures and exposures or coverage needs that change frequently.

“Todd helped our organization originate our first builder’s risk program this year,” said one project director. “In addition to the complexities associated with this new endeavor, the project was executed on schedule and within budget.”

On a more personal note, “Todd replaced a very tenured account exec,” said one risk manager, “which left me a little uneasy having a new, young broker taking over my account. His youthful appearance was quickly overshadowed by his knowledge and enthusiasm for power brokering. I don’t use the word ‘enthusiasm’ casually. This kid appears to love what he is doing, and when he sits in a room with insureds and underwriters, he doesn’t just do his job — he lights up the entire group.”

This client has an unusual ownership structure that makes it a complex challenge to place property coverage for its high-value assets in the commercial markets.

“Managing risk for this type of entity means understanding a different view of exposure, prevention, tolerance and mitigation,” the client said.

“Todd has been an integral part of getting us through some hard market renewals. Todd was able to drive home our message of successful risk mitigation, which achieved demonstrable premium savings. His approach has led to renewals where we have overparticipation with domestic and non-domestic carriers wanting to write or increase lines.”

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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.