Awards

Feb 24, 2021

Beecher Carlson’s 2021 Power Brokers

Congratulations to John Costello, Sarah Griffith, Jane Hahn, Sara Kane, Peter Kranz, and Amanda Lania on being named 2021 Power Brokers by Risk & Insurance. John Costello, Assistant Vice President and Property Broker in Beecher Carlson’s National Property Practice, was named Power Broker in the Construction category. John was recognized for his work to develop […]

Oct 13, 2020

Diane Bidek and Sarah Griffith Named 2020 Rising Stars

Congratulations to Beecher Carlson’s Diane Bidek (left) and Sarah Griffith (right) for being named 2020 Rising Stars by Insurance Business America. This award recognizes rising leaders and their contributions to the insurance industry. Diane joined the national casualty practice in 2014. As vice president, Diane works to develop and implement innovative programs that best fit her clients’ needs. Sarah serves as southeast executive liability practice leader, working with […]

Oct 9, 2020

5 Reasons Why We Swept the 2020 Captive Awards

This week, we received six awards in the captive industry, demonstrating our capabilities to identify, quantify, mitigate, and finance risk. Captive Review named us Captive Manager of the Year and Captive Practice Leader Pete Kranz was named Captive Service Provider of the Year. We also participated in Captive International’s inaugural US Awards. There, we were […]

Sep 14, 2020

Business Insurance Names Beecher Carlson 2020 Broker Team of the Year

Beecher Carlson is proud to announce that it has been named the Business Insurance 2020 Broker Team of the Year for a firm with more than $500 million in U.S. revenue. “We are overwhelmed with gratitude to be named Broker Team of the Year,” Jason Flaxbeard, executive managing director and alternative risk financing leader, stated. […]

Aug 24, 2020

Beecher Carlson Named Top Insurance Workplace

Beecher Carlson is proud to announce that it has been named a 2020 Top Insurance Workplace by Insurance Business America. Employees from organizations across the insurance industry were asked to share their thoughts about their workplaces – ranging from benefits, resources, management, or anything else. From the many companies that participated, only 67 hit the high standard needed to secure a spot on the list. Beecher Carlson was featured prominently among them for the third year in a row.

Jul 31, 2020

Corporate Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives: Can Failure Lead to Litigation?

In light of recent racial-justice protests, many companies have shared their diversity and inclusion initiatives and policies to help address the underrepresentation of women and minorities in corporate leadership positions. In doing so, however, many companies have also found themselves subject to litigation for failing to enact meaningful change. Following a similar pattern, Qualcomm was recently named in a shareholder derivative lawsuit for failing to follow through on its diversity initiatives. The action against Qualcomm mirrors lawsuits filed against other companies such as Oracle and Facebook, where shareholders are demanding accountability in a company’s diversity and inclusion policies among its senior leadership and board members.

Oct 5, 2019

Beecher Carlson’s Olga Collins Named Women to Watch Honoree

Beecher Carlson Insurance Services, LLC (“Beecher Carlson”), a specialized large account insurance broker, announces that Business Insurance has named Olga Collins, Beecher Carlson’s Multinational Practice Leader, an honoree for its 2019 Women to Watch Awards. The Women to Watch awards recognize women in the insurance industry who have achieved significant professional success and who consistently demonstrate outstanding leadership skills. As Multinational Practice Leader, Collins is responsible for overseeing local exposures and policy placement requirements and monitoring insurance regulations and practices worldwide as well as managing our relationships with international brokers and carriers. She was appointed to the Worldwide Broker Network’s Board of Directors, furthering Beecher Carlson’s relationship with WBN members across the globe. Prior to joining Beecher Carlson, Collins served as risk manager at UPS where she managed the Global Property, International Casualty, Excess Liability, Employment Practices Liability, and various other programs. Business Insurance will recognize all honorees in New York on December 11 and 12. More information about the Women to Watch awards is available here.

Jun 24, 2019

Teresa Cazares Named Elite Women Honoree

ATLANTA (June 24, 2019) – Beecher Carlson Insurance Services, LLC (“Beecher Carlson”), a specialized large account insurance broker, announced that Insurance Business America has named Teresa Cazares, Beecher Carlson Senior Vice President, an honoree for its 2019 Elite Women awards. The Elite Women awards recognize the foremost female leaders in the insurance industry. “Teresa is a strong advocate for her clients and a trusted resource for her teammates,” said Joe Siech, Beecher Carlson’s CEO. “Beecher Carlson is committed to helping our clients identify, quantify, and mitigate their exposure to risk – Teresa exemplifies this commitment daily.” Cazares joined Beecher Carlson in 2008. With more than 18 years of experience, Cazares is responsible for developing client solutions and oversight of the client service team. She assists clients in developing and maintaining strong relationships with insurance markets and service providers. Cazares is highly experienced in the design, development, and execution of directors & officers’ liability, employment practices/wage & hour liability, fiduciary liability, professional liability, crime, kidnap & ransom, and cyber programs.

Aug 14, 2018

Beecher Carlson Celebrates US Captive Service Award Win

Beecher Carlson Insurance Services, LLC (“Beecher Carlson”), a specialized large account insurance broker, has been awarded the Innovative Use of an ART Structure Award by Captive Review. The 2018 award ceremony was held in Burlington, Vermont, on Monday, August 6, recognizing excellence and innovation in the American marketplace.

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