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The advice we got through the transaction was invaluable. MarshBerry was by our side the entire time. They know our people, our culture, they’ve been to our office. MarshBerry also played a key role in our arriving to the decision to sell and who to sell to. When we first engaged with MarshBerry, we said, ‘We don’t want the whole world coming in here. You know us. Culture is very, very important. Bring us who you think would be a cultural fit.’ They boiled it down to seven firms.

They are honest as the day is long, they give complete information and make it easy to analyze. The team is great. I trust them.

MarshBerry had deeper insight into the market than we did. They had expertise at negotiating value and they sourced qualified buyers. The timeline on the process was right and they prepped us well for conversations.

They have a keen knowledge and deep insight into the insurance market space. They understand core value drivers and translate that well to future buyers.

The benefit of working with MarshBerry is absolutely, the consultative style. It shows up because most investment bankers don’t have due diligence teams. MarshBerry does and it deepens their understanding of the value.

They have deep technical expertise that enables them to make observations about what operations are really driving the numbers, they are really good at that.

MarshBerry is very substantial, they have a very consultative style, and they are knowledgeable. There is sizzle and substance to them. Not many of their competitors understand the business as well as MarshBerry does.

We have FUN! Yes, there’s a lot of work required to drive the value our clients expect and yes, there can often be a good amount of travel involved in doing so, but we’ve been able to create a culture where accomplishing tasks and truly bringing value to our clients gives us energy. We have a true passion for our industry and for our clients, which honestly makes it easier to grind the way we do.

What keeps me at MarshBerry is feeling like we have important work to do and haven’t come close to maximizing our potential as an organization yet. We have more to offer the insurance industry than we’re currently providing. We have more to offer our colleagues than we’re currently providing. We’re continually striving for excellence and raising the bar, even on our own expectations and what we think is possible.

I have worked in several organizations over my career, both as an employee and as an owner. These firms where I have had the longest tenure have been where I have been an owner, both with meaningful economics and meaningful input on strategic operating direction. MarshBerry fits that mold very well.

I have the ability to do what I love with a great group of dedicated people. We all bring our different backgrounds and together we accomplish much more than we could individually.

We’ve attracted and retained a high quality group of people, High level of intelligence and “self-starter” attitude (no one needs babysitting), Collaborative Way (being for each other, in particular), it’s OK to make mistakes, the way we push each other to our individual and collective benefit, openness to new ideas.

No two days are the same. I am constantly challenged to think differently. To apply knowledge to a unique circumstance. To help solve a problem. Our team has a true “team” mentality. We win and lose as a team and our success is defined by our collective achievements. We have individual projects and responsibilities, but no one is going to let someone else fail. There is always an open door or a phone call that will be answered to help if you are willing to reach out.

I love that my role directly and indirectly contributes to MarshBerry growing as an ESOP company and achieving its overall goals. When I speak with someone within, or even outside, the insurance industry, I have 110% confidence that we can deliver best-in-class services and that I’m representing some of the best, brightest, and high-character people in the industry.