WTW energy duo leave to join Beecher Carlson

Beecher Carlson Insurance Services, a specialised large account insurance broker, owned by  Brown & Brown, has hired  Willis Towers Watson duo to strengthen and reposition its energy practice.

Danny Seagraves (pictured left) and Michael Perron (pictured right) have joined Beecher Carlson as senior managing directors, reporting to Joe Siech, chief executive officer of Beecher Carlson.

In their new roles, Seagraves will be responsible for leading the production, product/solution development, and liaising with targeted industries and their respective stakeholders for the energy practice with an emphasis on renewable/alternative energy and climate technology. Meanwhile, Perron will lead client advisory and placement for the energy practice.

Seagraves most recently led the international renewable energy insurance and risk finance practice for Willis Towers Watson. He has extensive experience in developing proprietary insurance and risk finance products and solutions that offer unique balance sheet protection for clients while maximizing investment returns.

Perron was most recently WTW's US power and utilities leader. He led a team that negotiated property placements for energy and engineered risks, serving large national and multinational clients. For the last 16 years, Perron has been placing property insurance for large clients, focusing on energy, chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and other engineered risks. In addition to his marketing skills, he provides informed coverage analyses to assist clients in renewal negotiations and claim settlements.

Siech said: “With their extensive power and energy knowledge and background, Danny and Mike will be able to partner with our clients to develop and implement innovative ways to identify, quantify, mitigate, and finance risk.”

Barrett Brown, president of Brown & Brown’s retail segment, added: “We are focused on continuing to build upon our platform and specialization in the energy sector. With Danny and Mike’s leadership, we will be able to provide the service and solutions our clients deserve while continuing to expand and enhance our existing energy capabilities.”

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