Beecher Carlson

Going Their Own Way: Exploring the Captive Alternative in Indian Country

Sr. Associate Editor for Best's Review, Al Salvin, explores how others in Indian Country are considering the captive alternative after seeing how the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation has shaved 7% to 10% annually from premium costs since moving their property insurance portfolio to a captive 5 years ago. Beecher Carlson worked with the Mashantucket Pequots in 2004 to activate their captive.
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2009 Business Insurance's Top 100 Brokerages

Beecher Carlson continues its unprecendented industry growth ranked as the 29th largest U.S broker by Business Insurance magazine.
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Beecher Carlson Ranks 8th: Insurance Journal's Top 100 P/C Brokerages

Every year, Insurance Journal posts the top 100 independent P/C agencies and brokerages in the industry. Beecher Carlson has again made the list, posting an impressive 30% increase in P/C premiums in 2008.

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USA Today - Bouncing Back; Restaurants Focusing on Cost Control

According to a recent USA Today article, investors have warmed back up to restaurants after seeing how they are doing a much better job at managing costs over other industries. To us at Beecher Carlson, that comes as no surprise. We partner with top 100 restaurant companies to help them spend less on insurance and more on what matters -- building their brand. Read entire article.
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Risk and Insurance Magazine: 2009 Beecher Carlson Power Brokers

This year represents the fourth consecutive year that Risk & Insurance Magazine has sponsored their Power Broker initiative. Beecher Carlson had its strongest showing ever with 13 brokers being recognized; many across two categories.
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Risk and Insurance Magazine: Gunning the Revenue Needle

Managing Editor Cyril Tuohy talked to Beecher Carlson's Tom Golub, Steve Denton and Bret Quigley for an updated look at the factors leading to our growth.
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D&O Policy Considerations in a New Era of FCPA Enforcement

With the increasing globalization of businesses, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement actions are a growing area of liability exposure for directors and officers of multinational corporations. Through the second quarter of 2009, 19 enforcement actions have been brought, which is more than the first half of any prior year. At present, there are at least 120 ongoing FCPA investigations, which is significantly greater than any previous year.
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SEC Update 2009

With a sense of urgency for a sharper focus on investor protection in light of the egregious conduct of the recent past, the SEC under Chairman Schapiro’s guidance is heeding the call to action. The agency’s message to corporate America is to expect greater oversight in conjunction with vigorous and swift enforcement. In many ways we are seeing a more aggressive agency with zero tolerance for corporate misconduct.
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Fighting Back with a Perfect D&O Policy

Times are tough, losses are tremendous and this hardened economic climate is not allowing many second chances. As investor confidence and consumer spending continue to wane and bankruptcy and unemployment filings soar, we are crossing the threshold into uncharted territory. While the experts work on turning things around, the media is fueling public ire with sound bites blasting companies, with a particular focus on bailout fund recipients, for over the top expenditures under the alleged guise of rewarding performance. Read more to ensure you have the right D&O policy in place.
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Thriving in a Soft Economy

Although the economy has taken a blow, Beecher Carlson is taking it all in stride. The Atlanta, Georgia-based brokerage has experienced unprecedented industry growth over the past four years, with revenue nearly $90 million in projected revenue for 2008.

The Company is ranked as the 36th largest broker in the U.S., the eighth-largest captive manager and recognized as the fastest-growing brokerage among all risk management brokerages. Read how we continue to thrive, even in a soft economy.
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