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Retail & Specialty Insurance Brokerage Advisory

Helping your firm build, enhance, and sustain value through all stages of ownership.

The Retail & Insurance Insurance Brokerage landscape is constantly changing. P&C clients have confidence and trust in the experience, extensive knowledge and expertise of MarshBerry advisors. Services include M&A advisory, debt and equity capital raising, management consulting, organic growth consulting, market intelligence and peer-to-peer exchange.

The Insurer named MarshBerry the 2023 M&A Advisor of the Year.

Gerard Vecchio, John Wepler and George Bucur at the Program Manager Awards 2023.

MarshBerry has Retail & Specialty expertise in the following markets and sectors:

Solutions are designed specifically for your business with considerations for your people, your culture your market and your immediate and long-term needs.   

SECTORS INCLUDE:

Multi-line
Commercial Lines
High Net Worth
Personal Lines
Surety

Connecting brokers in European countries with specialty financial advisory and perpetuation services to guide successful M&A transactions and investigate strategic opportunities, along with strategy consultancy.

SECTORS INCLUDE:

Multi-line
Commercial Lines
High Net Worth
Personal Lines
Wholesale Brokerage
InsurTech
Managing General Agents (MGAs)
Managing General Underwriters (MGUs)
Insurance Carriers
Reinsurance Brokers
Private Equity
Family Offices
Specialty Insurance

The Employee Benefits marketplace continues to rapidly evolve, and the acquisition market is re-shaping the way the industry looks at independent firms. MarshBerry’s team of consultants can help your organization navigate this ever-changing field by creating a platform focused on providing value to your employees and clients through consulting, execution and communication.

SECTORS INCLUDE:

Group Medical
Ancillary and Voluntary
PEOs and ASOs
Human Resource Cons
Financial Services

MarshBerry’s Specialty Markets & Distribution Marketplace team provides merger & acquisition (M&A) advisory, valuations, perpetuation planning, program business consulting, capital raising, as well as other analytical and consulting services.

SECTORS INCLUDE:

Program Managers
Wholesale Brokerage
InsurTech
Managing General Agents (MGAs)
Managing General Underwriters (MGUs)
Risk Retention Groups

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MarshBerry’s team of advisors are thought leaders and experts in the insurance brokerage and financial services industries. 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
Phil Trem
President, Financial Advisory
Gerard Vecchio
Managing Director, Specialty Practice Co-Head
George Bucur
Managing Director & Specialty Practice, Co-Head
Tobias Milchereit
Vice President
John Wepler
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

A vital resource in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), John Wepler has personally advised on more than 300 M&A and Capital Markets 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. As Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MarshBerry—and CEO of the wholly-owned FINRA registered broker/dealer MarshBerry Capital, LLC—John’s leadership and industry experience has benefited many insurance industry professionals.

Phil Trem
President, Financial Advisory

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 for independently-owned insurance agents & brokers, specialty distributors, wealth management advisors, retirement planning specialists, private equity firms, banks & credit unions and insurance carriers.

Gerard Vecchio
Managing Director, Specialty Practice Co-Head

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.

George Bucur
Managing Director & Specialty Practice, Co-Head

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.

Tobias Milchereit
Vice President

Tobias Milchereit joined MarshBerry in 2019 and currently serves as a Vice President with a focus on Specialty Distribution and InsurTech. His primary responsibilities include managing sell side transactions, equity and debt capital raises, due diligence projects, acquisition analysis and perpetuation planning.

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March 2024 Hub International Limited Zavitz Insurance and Wealth, Inc. Acquisition

Hub International Limited has acquired Zavitz Insurance and Wealth, Inc.

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hub International Limited

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Hub International Limited has acquired Zavitz Insurance and Wealth, Inc.

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hub International Limited

Hub International Limited has acquired Zavitz Insurance and Wealth, Inc. Buyer: Hub International Limited Seller: Zavitz Insurance and Wealth, Inc. Closed Date: 3/1/2024 Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hub International Limited
January 2024 Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. John Galt Insurance Agency Acquisition

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired John Galt Insurance Agency

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to John Galt Insurance Agency

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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired John Galt Insurance Agency

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to John Galt Insurance Agency

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired John Galt Insurance Agency Buyer: Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Seller: John Galt Insurance Agency Closed Date: 01/31/2024 MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to John Galt Insurance Agency
January 2024 Higginbotham & Associates, Inc. a privately-held insurance agency Acquisition

Higginbotham & Associates, Inc. has acquired a privately-held insurance agency 

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Higginbotham & Associates, Inc.

January 2024 Johnson & Johnson Inc. Mid Valley General Agency, LLC Acquisition

Johnson & Johnson Inc. has acquired Mid Valley General Agency, LLC

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Mid Valley General Agency, LLC

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Johnson & Johnson Inc. has acquired Mid Valley General Agency, LLC

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Mid Valley General Agency, LLC

Johnson & Johnson Inc. has acquired Mid Valley General Agency, LLC Buyer: Johnson & Johnson Inc. Seller: Mid Valley General Agency, LLC Location: Oregon
December 2023 Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. Aldrich Benefits LP, a subsidiary of The Aldrich Group of Companies Acquisition

Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.  has acquired Aldrich Benefits LP, a subsidiary of The Aldrich Group of Companies

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Aldrich Benefits LP

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Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.  has acquired Aldrich Benefits LP, a subsidiary of The Aldrich Group of Companies

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Aldrich Benefits LP

Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. has acquired Aldrich Benefits LP, a subsidiary of The Aldrich Group of Companies Buyer: Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. Seller: Aldrich Benefits LP, a subsidiary of The Aldrich Group of Companies Closed Date: 12/31/2023 Location: Oregon Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Aldrich Benefits
December 2023 Alera Group, Inc. CLS Healthcare Liability Specialists Acquisition

Alera Group, Inc. has acquired CLS Healthcare Liability Specialists

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Alera Group, Inc.

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Alera Group, Inc. has acquired CLS Healthcare Liability Specialists

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Alera Group, Inc.

Alera Group, Inc. has acquired CLS Healthcare Liability Specialists Buyer: Alera Group, Inc. Seller: CLS Healthcare Liability Specialists Closed Date: 12/31/2023 Location: Florida Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Alera Group, Inc.
December 2023 Alkeme Insurance Flor Insurance Group Acquisition

Alkeme Insurance has acquired Flor Insurance Group

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Flor Insurance Group

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Alkeme Insurance has acquired Flor Insurance Group

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Flor Insurance Group

Alkeme Insurance has acquired Flor Insurance Group Buyer: Alkeme Insurance Seller: Flor Insurance Group Firm Type: Commercial P&C; Personal Lines Closed Date: 12/29/2023 Location: Texas MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Flor Insurance Group
December 2023 RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. Ralph C. Wilson Agency Acquisition

RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. has acquired Ralph C. Wilson Agency

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Ralph C. Wilson Agency

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RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. has acquired Ralph C. Wilson Agency

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Ralph C. Wilson Agency

RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. has acquired Ralph C. Wilson Agency Buyer: RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. Seller: Ralph C. Wilson Agency Closed Date: 12/29/2023 Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Ralph C. Wilson Agency
December 2023 Howden  VLC & Partners Holding Acquisition

Howden has acquired VLC & Partners Holding

MarshBerry International served as the financial advisor to Howden

December 2023 Champion Risk & Insurance Services assets of LUX Insurance Services Acquisition

Champion Risk & Insurance Services has acquired assets of LUX Insurance Services 

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Champion Risk & Insurance Services

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Champion Risk & Insurance Services has acquired assets of LUX Insurance Services 

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Champion Risk & Insurance Services

Champion Risk & Insurance Services has acquired assets of LUX Insurance Services  Buyer: Champion Risk & Insurance Services Seller: LUX Insurance Services  Firm Type: Employee Benefits & Consulting Closed Date: 12/15/2023 MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Champion Risk & Insurance Services
December 2023 AUB Group Limited Mexbrit and Forte Underwriters Acquisition

AUB Group Limited has made a strategic investment in Mexbrit and Forte Underwriters

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Mexbrit and Forte Underwriters

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AUB Group Limited has made a strategic investment in Mexbrit and Forte Underwriters

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Mexbrit and Forte Underwriters

AUB Group Limited has made a strategic investment in Mexbrit and Forte Underwriters Buyer: AUB Group Limited Seller: Mexbrit and Forte Underwriters Closed Date: 12/3/2023 Location: Australia MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Mexbrit and Forte Underwriters
December 2023 RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. Professional Risk Associates, Inc. Acquisition

RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. has acquired Professional Risk Associates, Inc.

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Professional Risk Associates, Inc.

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RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. has acquired Professional Risk Associates, Inc.

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Professional Risk Associates, Inc.

RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. has acquired Professional Risk Associates, Inc. Buyer: RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. Seller: Professional Risk Associates, Inc. Closed Date: 12/8/2023 Location: Virginia MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Professional Risk Associates, Inc.
December 2023 World Insurance Associates, LLC Exchange Underwriters, Inc. Acquisition

World Insurance Associates, LLC has acquired Exchange Underwriters, Inc.

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to World Insurance Associates, LLC

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World Insurance Associates, LLC has acquired Exchange Underwriters, Inc.

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to World Insurance Associates, LLC

World Insurance Associates, LLC has acquired Exchange Underwriters, Inc. Buyer: World Insurance Associates, LLC Seller: Exchange Underwriters, Inc. Firm Type: Commercial P&C; Personal Lines Closed Date: 12/2023 Location: Pennsylvania Focus: Exchange Underwriters is a local independent insurance agency focused on providing quality personal and business insurance in Pittsburgh. Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to World Insurance Associates, LLC
December 2023 Hub International Limited Professional Financial Specialists, Inc. Acquisition

Hub International Limited has acquired Professional Financial Specialists, Inc.

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Professional Financial Specialists, Inc.

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Hub International Limited has acquired Professional Financial Specialists, Inc.

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Professional Financial Specialists, Inc.

Hub International Limited has acquired Professional Financial Specialists, Inc. Buyer: Hub International Limited Seller: Professional Financial Specialists, Inc. Closed Date: 12/01/2023 Location: Colorado MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Professional Financial Specialists, Inc.
November 2023 Vantage Insurance Partners, Inc. A privately-held insurance agency Acquisition

Vantage Insurance Partners, Inc. has acquired a privately-held insurance agency

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Vantage Insurance Partners, Inc.

November 2023 Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Hughes Insurance Agency, Inc. Acquisition

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Hughes Insurance Agency, Inc.

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hughes Insurance Agency, Inc.

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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Hughes Insurance Agency, Inc.

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hughes Insurance Agency, Inc.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Hughes Insurance Agency, Inc. Buyer: Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Seller: Hughes Insurance Agency, Inc. Closed Date: 11/17/2023 Location: New York MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hughes Insurance Agency, Inc.
November 2023 Inszone Insurance Services, Inc. Hawks View Insurance Acquisition

Inszone Insurance Services, Inc. has acquired Hawks View Insurance

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Inszone Insurance Services, Inc.

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Inszone Insurance Services, Inc. has acquired Hawks View Insurance

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Inszone Insurance Services, Inc.

Inszone Insurance Services, Inc. has acquired Hawks View Insurance Buyer: Inszone Insurance Services, Inc. Seller: Hawks View Insurance Firm Type: Commercial P&C; Personal Lines Closed Date: 11/2023 Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Inszone Insurance Services, Inc. 
November 2023 Specialty Program Group, LLC Insurance Allies, LLC Acquisition

Specialty Program Group, LLC has acquired Insurance Allies, LLC 

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Insurance Allies, LLC

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Specialty Program Group, LLC has acquired Insurance Allies, LLC 

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Insurance Allies, LLC

Specialty Program Group, LLC has acquired Insurance Allies, LLC  Buyer: Specialty Program Group, LLC Seller: Insurance Allies, LLC  Closed Date: 11/1/2023 Location: Illinois MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Insurance Allies, LLC 
November 2023 Hub International Limited Longbow Financial Services Acquisition

Hub International Limited has acquired Longbow Financial Services

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hub International Limited

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Hub International Limited has acquired Longbow Financial Services

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hub International Limited

Hub International Limited has acquired Longbow Financial Services Buyer: Hub International Limited Seller: Longbow Financial Services Firm Type: Financial Services Closed Date: 11/13/2023 Location: Washington Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hub International Limited 
November 2023 The Hilb Group, LLC A privately-held insurance agency Acquisition

The Hilb Group, LLC has acquired a privately-held insurance agency 

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to the Seller