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Raising Debt & Equity Capital

No two firms are the same, that’s why a customized solution created from a variety of providers such as private equity investors, family offices, public and private pension funds, traditional bank and debt lenders, and non-bank financial institutions are part of the benefit of MarshBerry Capital Raising Solutions. Partnering with an investment banker from MarshBerry who can identify potential capital provider matches for your firm will help you execute the capital raising process with confidence.

Raising Equity Capital

  • Valuation of your enterprise, either on a majority or minority basis
  • Identification, ranking, and introductions to potential equity capital providers
  • Negotiation of competitive pricing and terms
  • Assistance with confirmatory financial due diligence and document review

Raising Debt Capital

  • Identification, ranking, and introductions to potential debt capital providers
  • Identification of optimal loan types
  • Market pricing considerations
  • Negotiation of debt terms
  • Assistance with confirmatory financial due diligence and document review

Proof is In The Numbers.

Market Leader

#1
M&A Sell Side Advisor (1999-2020) as tracked by S&P global market intelligence
575+
M&A Transactions since 1995 with the 100 largest brokers of US business as identified by Business Insurance
900+
Total M&A transactions advised on since 1999
215+
Bank-related insurance M&A transactions since 1997
205+
Benefit Agency transactions with more than $2.1B of transaction value advised since 2008

Hey guys, just wanted to give you kudos for a great program – very positive material. I had no idea what I was in for and I’m having fun and also learning a lot – that will help me become a better sales manager and also with future recruiting. I know our other agent participating is learning a lot and he is excited about his future increased production, so that’s encouraging – well worth the investment!

Private Client—AVP MO

The most valuable part of my MarshBerry training was my one on one calls. My consultant provided great insight and background that helped me prepare and properly evaluate my opportunities. As a seasoned sales professional, I truly appreciated their willingness to challenge my typical sales thought process which helped accelerate my learning curve. Selling insurance is like no other sale I’ve made and having a resource like MarshBerry was incredibly beneficial. I would recommend the MarshBerry program to any brokerages looking to properly onboard insurance professionals.

Private Client

Thank you so much for the superior training last week. I have to say, it was the best I have ever experienced. I’m sure it was mostly you, but I can’t help but think that my 20 years of right and wrong sales approaches and previous sales training, and other experiences prepared me to hear what you had to share last week. I think it all came together really well when I listened to your approach. I truly enjoyed it!

Private Client—Commercial Producer, Fresno, CA

Our partnership with MarshBerry and specifically the Organic Growth/Sales Management department has really transformed the way we help our producers succeed and in turn the agency has grown. It has been a joint effort by both teams working towards a very intense and specific goal. You all gave us the resources/scripts/planning tools/one on ones/manager feedback which helped us grow and also retain them. We were in a very unique situation competing with National Brokers and in my opinion, we are winning. I’m happy to be referral sources because I believe our partnership works.

Private Client—President, Miami, FL
Private Client

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.

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Private Client

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.

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Private Client

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.

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Private Client

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.

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Private Client

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.

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Private Client

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.

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Private Client

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.

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Contact the Advisory Team

MarshBerry’s team of advisors are thought leaders and experts in the insurance brokerage industry. As a client, your firm benefits from their combined hands-on experience and professional designations in finance, accounting and economics. No matter what your needs are, they have the understanding to craft a personalized solution.

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John Wepler
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
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Phil Trem
President - Financial Advisory
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Gerard Vecchio
Managing Director
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George Bucur
Director
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Ravin Rijhsinghani
Associate
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John Wepler
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
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A vital resource in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), as of December 31, 2017, John Wepler has personally advised on 207 M&A transactions since joining MarshBerry in 1991. He is an in-demand industry speaker because of his extensive knowledge in organic growth management, valuation enhancement strategies, business planning, perpetuation, financial management and M&A.

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Phil Trem
President - Financial Advisory
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As President of MarshBerry's Financial Advisory Division, Phil brings extensive knowledge in merger & acquisition (M&A) advisory and operations, specifically in the business and technology arenas and is a trusted partner for buyers and sellers who depend on his proficiency at deal negotiation, due diligence, deal execution and integration planning. His experience encompasses the full life cycle of an M&A transaction, and he works hard to provide clients with a seamless, comprehensive experience.

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Gerard Vecchio
Managing Director
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Gerard Vecchio joined MarshBerry in 2017 and works specifically with the Insurance Services Division of MarshBerry. Gerard’s responsibilities include providing strategic and operational consulting services to specialty insurance distributors, insurance carriers and outsourced service providers within the insurance industry.

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George Bucur
Director
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Focusing on specialty distribution and markets within MarshBerry’s Financial Advisory practice, George brings to MarshBerry extensive knowledge in merger & acquisition (M&A) transactions. In addition to being a trusted advisor to sellers and buyers within the specialty insurance arena, George provides valuation, succession planning, strategic planning, financial benchmarking and other financial consultative services.

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Ravin Rijhsinghani
Associate
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Ravin Rijhsinghani joined MarshBerry as a Consultant in 2020. As part of MarshBerry’s Financial Advisory team, Ravin focuses on merger and acquisition (M&A) advisory for both buy side and sell side clients. His current responsibilities include merger and acquisition valuation and analysis, financial due diligence on mergers and acquisition targets, insurance firm valuation services, perpetuation planning, and other general consulting projects.

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MarshBerry was financial adviser to Alera Group, Inc.

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MarshBerry was financial adviser to Direct Benefits, Inc.

 April 2021 Alera Group, Inc. Bell Insurance Services, LLC Acquisition Alera Group, Inc. has acquired Bell Insurance Services, LLC

MarshBerry was financial adviser to Alera Group, Inc.

 April 2021 The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers a privately-held insurance agency in Florida Acquisition The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers has acquired a privately-held insurance agency in Florida

MarshBerry was financial adviser to The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers

 April 2021 Hub International Limited Wyoming Financial Insurance Acquisition Hub International Limited has acquired Wyoming Financial Insurance

MarshBerry was financial adviser to Hub International Limited

 April 2021 INSURICA  Oklahoma Business Insurors Agency, LLC Acquisition INSURICA  has acquired Oklahoma Business Insurors Agency, LLC

MarshBerry was financial adviser to Oklahoma Business Insurors Agency, LLC

 March 2021 The Hilb Group, LLC Star Insurance Agency Acquisition The Hilb Group, LLC has acquired Star Insurance Agency

MarshBerry was financial adviser to The Hilb Group, LLC

 February 2021 Financial Institutions, Inc. Landmark Group of Brighton, Inc. Acquisition Financial Institutions, Inc. has acquired Landmark Group of Brighton, Inc.

MarshBerry was financial adviser to Financial Institutions, Inc.

 January 2021 Sunstar Insurance Group, LLC  a privately-held insurance agency in Missouri Acquisition Sunstar Insurance Group, LLC has acquired  a privately-held insurance agency in Missouri

MarshBerry was financial adviser to the Seller

 January 2021 AssuredPartners, Inc. Murray Insurance Associates, Inc. Acquisition AssuredPartners, Inc. has acquired Murray Insurance Associates, Inc.

MarshBerry was financial adviser to Murray Insurance Associates, Inc.

 January 2021 GCP Capital Partners, LLC  ALKEME Holdings, LLC Acquisition

GCP Capital Partners, LLC has invested in ALKEME Holdings, LLC

MarshBerry was financial adviser to ​GCP Capital Partners​, LLC

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MarshBerry was financial adviser to Christiansen Insurance Group, LLC

 December 2020 World Insurance Associates, LLC Two Rivers Insurance Company, Inc. Acquisition World Insurance Associates, LLC has acquired Two Rivers Insurance Company, Inc.

MarshBerry was financial adviser to Two Rivers Insurance Company, Inc.

 December 2020 BRP Group, Inc. Burnham Benefits Insurance Services, Inc. Acquisition BRP Group, Inc. has acquired Burnham Benefits Insurance Services, Inc.

MarshBerry was financial adviser to Burnham Benefits Insurance Services, Inc.

 December 2020 The Hilb Group, LLC privately-held insurance agency in Michigan Acquisition The Hilb Group, LLC has acquired privately-held insurance agency in Michigan

MarshBerry was financial adviser to the Seller

 December 2020 XPT Group International Property & Casualty Insurance Brokers of Nevada, Inc. Acquisition XPT Group has acquired International Property & Casualty Insurance Brokers of Nevada, Inc.

MarshBerry was financial adviser to International Property & Casualty Insurance Brokers of Nevada, Inc.

 December 2020 American Insurance, Inc  a privately-held insurance agency in North Dakota Acquisition American Insurance, Inc  has acquired a privately-held insurance agency in North Dakota

MarshBerry was financial adviser to the Seller

 December 2020 Heffernan Insurance Brokers Porter & Curtis, LLC Acquisition Heffernan Insurance Brokers has acquired Porter & Curtis, LLC

MarshBerry was financial adviser to Porter & Curtis, LLC

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