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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.

October 2023 Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Cadence Bank Acquisition

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Cadence Insurance, Inc. a subsidiary of Cadence Bank

MarshBerry served as a financial advisor to Cadence Insurance, Inc.

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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Cadence Insurance, Inc. a subsidiary of Cadence Bank

MarshBerry served as a financial advisor to Cadence Insurance, Inc.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Cadence Insurance, Inc. a subsidiary of Cadence Bank Buyer: Arthur J. Gallagher Co. Seller: Cadence Bank Closed Date: Q4 2023 Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as a financial advisor to Cadence Insurance, Inc.
October 2023 RMS Insurance Brokerage, LLC Clancy & Clancy Brokerage LTD Acquisition

RMS Insurance Brokerage, LLC has acquired Clancy & Clancy Brokerage LTD

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to RMS Insurance Brokerage, LLC

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RMS Insurance Brokerage, LLC has acquired Clancy & Clancy Brokerage LTD

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to RMS Insurance Brokerage, LLC

RMS Insurance Brokerage, LLC has acquired Clancy & Clancy Brokerage LTD Buyer: RMS Insurance Brokerage, LLC Seller: Clancy & Clancy Brokerage LTD Closed Date: 10/16/23 MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to RMS Insurance Brokerage, LLC
October 2023 Hub International Limited Asset Protection Group, Inc. Acquisition

Hub International Limited has acquired Asset Protection Group, Inc.

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Asset Protection Group, Inc.

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Hub International Limited has acquired Asset Protection Group, Inc.

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Asset Protection Group, Inc.

Hub International Limited has acquired Asset Protection Group, Inc. Buyer: Hub International Limited Seller: Asset Protection Group, Inc. Firm Type: MGA # of Employees: 50 Closed Date: 10/02/23 Location: Virginia Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Asset Protection Group, Inc.
About the Transaction: HUB INTERNATIONAL STRENGTHENS HEALTHCARE INSURANCE CAPABILITIES WITH ACQUISITION OF THE ASSETS OF ASSET PROTECTION, INC. IN VIRGINIA
September 2023 RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. Fairmount Benefits Acquisition

RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. has acquired Fairmount Benefits

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Fairmount Benefits

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RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. has acquired Fairmount Benefits

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Fairmount Benefits

RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. has acquired Fairmount Benefits Buyer: RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. Seller: Fairmount Benefits Firm Type: Employee Benefits # of Employees: 10 Closed Date: 09/2023 Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Fairmount Benefits
September 2023 One80 Intermediaries, LLC Euclid Enviant, LLC Acquisition

One80 Intermediaries, LLC has acquired Euclid Enviant, LLC 

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Euclid Insurance Services

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One80 Intermediaries, LLC has acquired Euclid Enviant, LLC 

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Euclid Insurance Services

One80 Intermediaries, LLC has acquired Euclid Enviant, LLC Buyer: One80 Intermediaries, LLC Seller: Euclid Insurance Services # of Employees: 120 Closed Date: 09/01/23 MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Euclid Insurance Services
September 2023 Simplicity Group Hancock Brokerage Acquisition

Simplicity Group has acquired Hancock Brokerage

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hancock Brokerage

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Simplicity Group has acquired Hancock Brokerage

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hancock Brokerage

Simplicity Group has acquired Hancock Brokerage Buyer: Simplicity Group Seller: Hancock Brokerage # of Employees: 10 Closed Date: 09/01/23 Location: Louisiana MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hancock Brokerage
August 2023 Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC The Graham Company Acquisition

Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC has acquired The Graham Company 

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to The Graham Company

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Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC has acquired The Graham Company 

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to The Graham Company

Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC has acquired The Graham Company  Buyer: Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC Seller: The Graham Company  Firm Type: Insurance and employee benefits broker # of Employees: 200 Closed Date: 08/01/2023 Location: Pennsylvania Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to The Graham Company
July 2023 Evertree Insurance Group The Banks Agency, Inc. Acquisition

Evertree Insurance Group has acquired The Banks Agency, Inc.

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Evertree Insurance Group

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Evertree Insurance Group has acquired The Banks Agency, Inc.

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Evertree Insurance Group

Evertree Insurance Group has acquired The Banks Agency, Inc. Buyer: Evertree Insurance Group Seller: The Banks Agency, Inc. # of Employees: 4 Closed Date: 7/7/2023 Location: Colorado Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Evertree Insurance Group
July 2023 C3 Risk & Insurance Services Private Management Insurance Agency Acquisition

C3 Risk & Insurance Services has acquired Private Management Insurance Agency 

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to C3 Risk & Insurance Services

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C3 Risk & Insurance Services has acquired Private Management Insurance Agency 

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to C3 Risk & Insurance Services

C3 Risk & Insurance Services has acquired Private Management Insurance Agency  Buyer: C3 Risk & Insurance Services Seller: Private Management Insurance Agency  Closed Date: 7/20/2023 MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to C3 Risk & Insurance Services
July 2023 C3 Risk & Insurance Services Clark Insurance Agency Acquisition

C3 Risk & Insurance Services has acquired Clark Insurance Agency 

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to C3 Risk & Insurance Services

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C3 Risk & Insurance Services has acquired Clark Insurance Agency 

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to C3 Risk & Insurance Services

C3 Risk & Insurance Services has acquired Clark Insurance Agency  Buyer: C3 Risk & Insurance Services Seller: Clark Insurance Agency  # of Employees: 50 Closed Date: 07/20/2023 MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to C3 Risk & Insurance Services
July 2023 Evertree Insurance Group Alliance Insurance Services Acquisition

Evertree Insurance Group has acquired Alliance Insurance Services 

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Evertree Insurance Group

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Evertree Insurance Group has acquired Alliance Insurance Services 

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Evertree Insurance Group

Evertree Insurance Group has acquired Alliance Insurance Services  Buyer: Evertree Insurance Group Seller: Alliance Insurance Services  # of Employees: 10 Closed Date: 7/7/2023 Location: Colorado Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Evertree Insurance Group
July 2023 Evertree Insurance Group 1st American Insurance Acquisition

Evertree Insurance Group has acquired 1st American Insurance

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Evertree Insurance Group

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Evertree Insurance Group has acquired 1st American Insurance

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Evertree Insurance Group

Evertree Insurance Group has acquired 1st American Insurance Buyer: Evertree Insurance Group Seller: 1st American Insurance # of Employees: 25 Closed Date: 7/7/2023 Location: Colorado Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Evertree Insurance Group
July 2023 Evertree Insurance Group Alex Johnson Insurance Agency Inc. Acquisition

Evertree Insurance Group has acquired Alex Johnson Insurance Agency Inc.

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Evertree Insurance Group

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Evertree Insurance Group has acquired Alex Johnson Insurance Agency Inc.

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Evertree Insurance Group

Evertree Insurance Group has acquired Alex Johnson Insurance Agency Inc. Buyer: Evertree Insurance Group Seller: Alex Johnson Insurance Agency Inc. # of Employees: 3 Closed Date: 07/01/2023 Location: Virginia Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Evertree Insurance Group
July 2023 Alkeme Insurance Milestone Company Acquisition

Alkeme Insurance has acquired Milestone Company 

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Alkeme Insurance

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Alkeme Insurance has acquired Milestone Company 

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Alkeme Insurance

Alkeme Insurance has acquired Milestone Company  Buyer: Alkeme Insurance Seller: Milestone Company  # of Employees: 50 Closed Date: 07/01/2023 Location: Ohio Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Alkeme Insurance
July 2023 Evertree Insurance Group State of Art Insurance Agency Acquisition

Evertree Insurance Group has acquired State of Art Insurance Agency

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Evertree Insurance Group

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Evertree Insurance Group has acquired State of Art Insurance Agency

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Evertree Insurance Group

Evertree Insurance Group has acquired State of Art Insurance Agency Buyer: Evertree Insurance Group Seller: State of Art Insurance Agency Closed Date: 07/01/2023 Location: Washington DC MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Evertree Insurance Group
June 2023 RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. First Insurance Group Acquisition

RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. has acquired First Insurance Group

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to First Insurance Group

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RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. has acquired First Insurance Group

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to First Insurance Group

RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. has acquired First Insurance Group Buyer: RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. Seller: First Insurance Group # of Employees: 84 Closed Date: 06/30/23 Location: Ohio MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to First Insurance Group
June 2023 Novatae Risk Group Far East Insurance Marketing, Inc. Acquisition

Novatae Risk Group has acquired Far East Insurance Marketing, Inc.

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Far East Insurance Marketing, Inc.

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Novatae Risk Group has acquired Far East Insurance Marketing, Inc.

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Far East Insurance Marketing, Inc.

Novatae Risk Group has acquired Far East Insurance Marketing, Inc. Buyer: Novatae Risk Group Seller: Far East Insurance Marketing, Inc. Firm Type: Wholesale # of Employees: 3 Closed Date: 06/30/23 Location: California Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Far East Insurance Marketing, Inc.
June 2023 King Insurance Partners Pavese-McCormick Agency, Inc. Acquisition

King Insurance Partners has acquired Pavese-McCormick Agency, Inc.

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to King Insurance Partners

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King Insurance Partners has acquired Pavese-McCormick Agency, Inc.

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to King Insurance Partners

King Insurance Partners has acquired Pavese-McCormick Agency, Inc. Buyer: King Insurance Partners Seller: Pavese-McCormick Agency, Inc. Closed Date: 06/15/23 Location: New Jersey MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to King Insurance Partners
June 2023 Hub International Limited Custom Results Corporate Consulting, LLC Acquisition

Hub International Limited has acquired Custom Results Corporate Consulting, LLC

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hub International Limited

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Hub International Limited has acquired Custom Results Corporate Consulting, LLC

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hub International Limited

Hub International Limited has acquired Custom Results Corporate Consulting, LLC Buyer: Hub International Limited Seller: Custom Results Corporate Consulting, LLC # of Employees: 3 Closed Date: 06/01/2023 Location: Michigan Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hub International Limited
June 2023 Hub International Limited Life and Health assets of Ibex Enterprises, Inc. Acquisition

Hub International Limited has acquired the Life and Health assets of Ibex Enterprises, Inc. 

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hub International Limited

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Hub International Limited has acquired the Life and Health assets of Ibex Enterprises, Inc. 

MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hub International Limited

Hub International Limited has acquired the Life and Health assets of Ibex Enterprises, Inc.  Buyer: Hub International Limited Seller: Ibex Enterprises, Inc.  # of Employees: 3 Closed Date: 06/01/2023 Media: Learn More MarshBerry Advisory Role: MarshBerry served as the financial advisor to Hub International Limited