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Hylant Broker Aashish Chauhan Recognized as a 2021 M&A Power Broker
Aashish Chauhan, Risk Advisor, M&A/Casualty, Hylant Acquiring assets from a company with a history of recalls causes insurers’ lights to blink red, as IMMI discovered in 2020 when pursuing a large deal. Aashish Chauhan at Hylant evaluated the “quality of risk” that IMMI was considering taking on and “tenaciously” detailed the target’s risks and insurance… View Article
Aon Broker Bernhard Steves Recognized as a 2021 Manufacturing Power Broker
Bernhard Steves, Managing Director, Aon Bernhard Steves works hand-in-hand with clients to manage product recall and product contamination risk. One client was facing challenges with accurately forecasting its business to be placed in the correct category. The client was experiencing cashflow issues and could not afford to be rated with an incorrect premium. Steves worked… View Article
Gallagher Broker Tyler Van Fossen Recognized as a 2021 Manufacturing Power Broker
Tyler Van Fossen, Area Vice President, Gallagher Tyler Van Fossen faced many challenges alongside his clients in 2020. Van Fossen knew one large paper manufacturer client would encounter increases to premiums from the incumbent at renewal. Knowing the challenges with finding alternative carriers, Van Fossen began working almost a year before renewal. He brought in… View Article
Aon Broker Gregory Gatti Recognized as a 2021 Manufacturing Power Broker
Gregory Gatti, Managing Director, Aon Gregory Gatti has found success by being a zealous partner and advocate for clients. One large international client faced a challenge at renewal. Its long-term carrier planned to end all successive rate/renewal agreements going forward. The client wanted to retain this, however. Leveraging his relationships, Gatti persuaded the carrier to… View Article
Aon Broker Karen Sullivan Recognized as a 2021 Manufacturing Power Broker
Karen Sullivan, Northwest Region Property Leader, Aon For Karen Sullivan, 2020 was characterized by mastering challenging renewals and pulling off insurance feats of strength. One of her firm’s largest pulp and paper clients was informed of an upcoming nonrenewal by its carrier after a 20-year relationship. COVID-19 made finding new insurers more difficult as they… View Article
Marsh Broker Heidi Bauermeister Recognized as a 2021 Manufacturing Power Broker
Heidi Bauermeister, Managing Director, Marsh Heidi Bauermeister knows the risks of chemical manufacturing companies inside and out. “Heidi thinks like we think. She really knows our company,” one client said. Her clients are large, multinational firms with complex risks, further complicated by the hardening market over the last several quarters. Considered essential throughout the pandemic,… View Article
Aon Broker Michael McCoy Recognized as a 2021 Manufacturing Power Broker
Michael McCoy, Managing Director, Aon For Mike McCoy, solving unique risk and coverage problems is second nature. A client raved, “He does great job not only with the basics (tactical) but also thinking of the strategic part of who will be a good long-term partner for us.” One client entered the 2020 renewal period after… View Article
HUB International Broker David Chmiel Recognized as a 2021 Nonprofit Power Broker
David Chmiel, Senior Vice President, National Director of Claims North America, HUB International For David Chmiel, assisting nonprofits with their insurance needs doesn’t begin and end with the sales process. In fact, Chmiel has become so deeply enmeshed in the risk management concerns of one of his clients, IAG — an organization that serves people… View Article
Gallagher Broker Bill Powell Recognized as a 2021 Nonprofit Power Broker
Bill Powell, Area Executive Vice President, Gallagher When the COVID-19 pandemic emerged in March, Bill Powell immediately recognized the dangers facing his nonprofit clients — many of whom were major cultural organizations forced to shutter and take a huge financial loss in the ensuing months. “As these institutions prepared to shut down, I, along with… View Article
Gallagher Broker Hannah Adams Recognized as a 2021 Nonprofit Power Broker
Hannah Adams, Account Executive, Gallagher Broker Hannah Adams has demonstrated her willingness to go deep and broad for clients. One example is the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), with operations in 60 different countries, each with their own unique concerns. Early on, she impressed WCS by attending a relevant security briefing in Washington, D.C., sitting in… View Article
Marsh Broker Betsey Manzoni Recognized as a 2021 Nonprofit Power Broker
Betsey Manzoni, Senior Vice President, Marsh With a specialty focus in nonprofit clients and specifically the cultural and entertainment sector, broker Betsey Manzoni takes pride in serving clients that serve their communities for the greater good. That’s why she works hard to leverage the best possible results for these organizations in the marketplace and tailors… View Article
Risk Strategies Broker Jesse Pardo Recognized as a 2021 Nonprofit Power Broker
Jesse Pardo, Senior Account Executive, Risk Strategies His clients recognize him for his affable personality, quick response time and ability to manage complicated accounts. But above all, broker Jesse Pardo excels at finding tailored solutions for his clients. A standout moment in 2020 came when one of his clients encountered a tangle of logistics. The… View Article
Insurance Office of America Broker Matt Engle Recognized as a 2021 Nonprofit Power Broker
Matt Engle, Commercial Insurance Broker, Insurance Office of America “I always put myself in the shoes of the client,” Matt Engle wrote in his Power Broker application. “What kind of service would I need in exchange for the protection of my most valuable assets?” To answer that question, he’s sought out firsthand experience, volunteering and… View Article
Marsh Broker Bryan Berkman Recognized as a 2021 Pharmaceuticals Power Broker
Bryan Berkman, Managing Director, Marsh Bryan Berkman takes creativity seriously. Working with big multinational clients in the pharmaceutical space, 2020 would have challenged any broker, but Berkman rose to the occasion. He worked with one client that was growing and expanding very quickly over the last year, leading to new challenges at renewal, particularly with its… View Article
Aon Broker Natalie Marquess Recognized as a 2021 Pharmaceuticals Power Broker
Natalie Marquess, Assistant Vice President, Aon For Natalie Marquess, finding creative risk management solutions for her multinational pharmaceutical clients is second nature. Across the board, her clients commended her for finding unique solutions while under pressure. Marquess knew her clients were facing some tough renewals going into 2020 in the life sciences and medical devices… View Article
Marsh Broker Martin Gould Recognized as a 2021 Pharmaceuticals Power Broker
Martin Gould, Managing Director, Marsh One of Martin Gould’s clients announced a large acquisition that would change its risks significantly. This was a big change already, then COVID-19 happened and caused many carriers to re-evaluate their risk appetite. Gould’s client was also asking for a streamlined program through a single product liability program for the new… View Article
Aon Broker Jeanne Herold Recognized as a 2021 Pharmaceuticals Power Broker
Jeanne Herold, Senior Vice President/AE Leader, Aon Jeanne Herold had a busy 2020. Her clients across the board praised her ability to navigate difficult waters and leverage strong relationships to find creative solutions. One client praised Herold’s networking abilities, saying, “Jeanne has leveraged the Aon resources necessary to help us navigate significant transitions in our product… View Article
Marsh & McLennan Agency Broker Chris Burgio Recognized as a 2021 Pharmaceuticals Power Broker
Chris Burgio, Senior Vice President, Business Insurance, Marsh & McLennan Agency Chris Burgio knows what it takes to put his clients first. He takes a customized approach to client needs and spends time focused on the intricacies of the client’s business. His clients call him a “great partner and valuable resource” who has “educated their… View Article
HUB International Broker Matthew Lippman Recognized as a 2021 Pharmaceuticals Power Broker
Matthew Lippman, VP & Life Sciences Practice Leader, HUB International Matthew Lippman has had to shift focus quickly this year to match his clients. Working with a client that changed its business model to begin making hand sanitizer in response to the pandemic meant a different type of risk for Lippman to understand. When his client… View Article
Marsh Broker Katie Johnson Recognized as a 2021 Private Client Power Broker
Katie Johnson, Senior Client Advisor, Vice President, Marsh Serving as a broker for clients who own mega-yachts isn’t all smooth sailing for Katie Johnson, senior client advisor/vice president of Marsh Private Client Services, who sometimes deals with boats damaged by storm-tossed seas, saltwater corrosion and other issues that affect the vessels. It’s not surprising that… View Article