Our Philosophy

Always put the client first.

From its inception, Beecher Carlson has focused on providing the right risk management solutions for every client, every time. We do not waiver from this commitment. While many companies claim to put their clients first, few are able to resist the temptation to make small sacrifices to increase shareholder value. Beecher Carlson has steadfastly refused to make any change in the business that does not offer a tangible benefit to our clients.

Don’t be all things to all people.

Beecher Carlson believes in specialization. It’s one of the many things that make us unique. Every decision we make, new person hired or new technology solution launched is aimed at expanding and deepening our industry specialization. We know that taking our eye off this would be costly and an injustice to our clients--clients who represent some of the most respected companies in the country and span across vertical industries where we have deep expertise and focused resources, including healthcare, gaming, hospitality, retail, energy, real estate/construction, manufacturing and telecommunications.

Don’t push products.

At Beecher Carlson, we take a consultative approach to ensuring each client’s program aligns with their operating culture and unique risk exposures. This means we don’t believe in pushing products. Instead, we work closely with our clients and underwriters to develop and deliver the right solution, even if that means not selling an insurance product at all.

Say what you’re going to do and do what you say.

Several events have caused significant upheaval in the insurance brokerage business – from Spitzer’s investigations and subsequent settlements to the emergence of several independents. These changing times are reflective of changing client needs and a requirement for operational disclosure.

From the beginning, Beecher Carlson built its foundation on basic operating principles -- integrity and honesty. These are not just words to us, rather truths that can be validated by the client relationships we have held for over 27 years.

To us, it’s simple – we base decisions on what we believe to be in the best interests of our clients and our team members. We understand that each puts a great deal of trust in us, and we do not take that trust lightly.

Be a difference maker.

Beecher Carlson’s culture is unlike any in the industry. Here, there is emphasis on team achievements and pride in individual accomplishments that contribute to the company’s overall success. Ideas are traded, tested and put into practice with the highest degree of passion and excitement.

Our highly communicative environment fosters productivity, creativity and camaraderie fueled by the realization that some of the world’s leading companies rely on Beecher Carlson for risk management solutions. We’re passionate about what we do and believe in giving the proper tools to a group of people who are driven to make a difference, and they will.