Beecher Carlson bolsters M&A practice leadership in expansion move

Beecher Carlson Insurance Services, a specialised large account insurance broker, has hired Jackson Bender as co-national practice leader for private equity, family office, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

He will co-lead the practice alongside Joe Ehrlich. Bender will report to Bill Daly, chief operating officer, and will work out of Beecher Carlson’s Atlanta office.

Bender specialises in managing large corporate risks related to private equity firms, family offices, M&A,
and other investment structures. He provides transactional risk support, property and casualty and employee benefit due-diligence, and post-close corporate insurance placement and consultation.

Prior to joining Beecher Carlson, Bender was a partner of a privately held brokerage firm headquartered
in Atlanta. He additionally founded and led the firm’s private equity and M&A practice group, working with private equity funds and strategic acquirers domestically and internationally.

“With Jackson’s experience, he will be a tremendous benefit to our clients. He and Joe will guide our investment and strategy around M&A resources to best serve the needs of our clients in this dynamic marketplace,” said Daly.

Ehrlich added: “I firmly believe that Jackson’s experience and the existing capabilities and expertise of Beecher Carlson will greatly enhance our ability to provide tailored risk management solutions to our clients.”

Bender commented: “I’m excited to partner with Joe as we lead the expansion of the Private Equity, Family Office, and M&A practice. Our team of industry experts will deliver innovative services and solutions to address our clients’ growing and quickly evolving business needs.”