Beecher Carlson appoints new national practice leader
Beecher Carlson Insurance Services, a specialised large account insurance broker, has appointed Joe Ehrlich as national practice leader for private equity, family office, and M&A. Ehrlich will report to Bill Daly, chief operating officer, and will work out of Beecher Carlson’s New York office.
Ehrlich specialises in insurance products and solutions for private equity firms, family offices, and other investors, individuals, and companies. The new practice will leverage the existing capabilities of Beecher Carlson.
“We are very excited to expand and enhance our capabilities, as they relate to private equity, family offices, and our clients’ need for solutions that facilitate M&A activity,” said Joe Siech, chief executive officer of Beecher Carlson. “Joe’s professional background makes him the ideal person to deliver these services and solutions to meet our clients’ growing business needs.”
Daly added: “We are excited to welcome Joe to the Beecher Carlson team. With his experience in complex private equity transactions, Joe will be a tremendous benefit to our clients. As a specialised and experienced lawyer, he will help take Beecher Carlson’s M&A practice to the next level.”
Ehrlich said: “I firmly believe that the capabilities and expertise of Beecher Carlson will greatly enhance our ability to provide innovative, tailored risk management solutions to our clients.”
Prior to joining Beecher Carlson, Ehrlich was the president of the Owens Group, where he primarily focused on private equity, family office, and M&A insurance solutions. Prior to joining the Owens Group, Ehrlich practiced corporate private equity and M&A law at O’Melveny & Myers LLP and its predecessor, O’Sullivan Graev & Karabell LLP.
