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Today, we pause to honor and remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. As a New York-based company, this day holds profound significance for many of us, and the legacy of those we lost continues to inspire us. We will never forget. #NeverForget #September11 #InRemembrance

Our Northeast-based team gathered at the beautiful Shenorock Shores Club last night for our annual end-of-summer celebration. With drinks in hand and dinner by the shore, it was a memorable evening filled with great conversations, beautiful views, and the spirit of camaraderie. While not everyone could be here in person, we’re celebrating the spirit of our entire team across the country. Cheers to everyone who makes Vanbridge great - no matter where you're based! #CompanyCulture #SummerSoiree #TogetherApart  EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants

While casualty insurance programs offer crucial financial protection, the need for collateral, typically in the form of a letter of credit (LOC), can pose a substantial liquidity challenge for companies. In this article, Managing Principal Quentin Hills explores how new, efficient alternatives, particularly the 𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗖 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, can help companies unlock additional liquidity and streamline their collateral management processes. This modern solution not only frees up existing collateral but also enhances overall credit capacity, offering a strategic advantage in today’s competitive market. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻’𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗖 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆’𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆. #LiquiditySolutions #CasualtyInsurance #ALOC #InsuranceSolutions #CollateralManagement #FinancialFlexibility

We are delighted to announce the addition of Osmel Cuan to the Vanbridge team as Managing Principal and Tax Liability Practice Leader!   Since joining the industry in 2018, Oz has played an instrumental role in the evolution of the tax liability insurance product, placing industry-leading programs for high-profile private equity, corporate, and global financial institution clients. He specializes in structuring highly bespoke and innovative insurance solutions to mitigate tax and other contingent risks in M&A transactions, tax credit investments, corporate tax planning and non-transactional situations. Prior to joining Vanbridge, Oz was a senior broker at a prominent global insurance broker and began his career as a tax lawyer at Akerman LLP and EY. He holds a J.D. from Fordham University School of Law and an LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law. Welcome to the team, Oz! 🌟 We are excited to see the impact you will make. Read the full release here: https://lnkd.in/emU3uYXb #TaxLiability #InnovativeSolutions #CorporateTax #WelcomeToTheTeam EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants

We are thrilled to introduce Gamelah Palagonia FIP, CIPM, CIPT, CIPP, ARM, RPLU, CPLP, Principal and Cyber Practice Leader. With over 25 years of experience, Gamelah is a seasoned expert in technology professional liability and cyber liability insurance. She has been a pioneer in this field since 1998, developing policy language for emerging digital and data privacy risks. Before joining Vanbridge, Gamelah held leadership roles at Willis Towers Watson and founded Privacy Professionals LLC. She holds numerous prestigious certifications and designations, showcasing her deep expertise and commitment to the field. We are excited to have her lead Vanbridge’s Cyber Practice. Join us in welcoming Gamelah to the team! #CyberLiabilityInsurance #TechnologyProfessionalLiability #WelcomeToTheTeam

In today's ever-evolving risk landscape, understanding the nuances of contingent liability insurance is more critical than ever. Connor Williams, managing principal and contingent risk liability practice leader at Vanbridge, and Steve Penaro, partner at Alston & Bird, delve into this complex topic in a recent Bloomberg Law article, highlighting the importance of a meticulous and clear-eyed appraisal process. ☑️ 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Thorough due diligence is necessary when evaluating contingent liabilities. This comprehensive assessment is crucial to accurately quantify potential exposures. 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: Emphasizing the strategic nature of contingent liability insurance, companies are advised to adopt a proactive stance in their risk management frameworks. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀: Insight into how market conditions and policy structures can influence the availability and pricing of contingent liability insurance. Having a trusted partner like Vanbridge to provide expert guidance and tailored solutions becomes indispensable. We invite you to read the full article for a deeper understanding of these critical issues. #Insurance #ContingentLiabilityInsurance #RiskManagement #Vanbridge #BusinessStrategy EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants Galway Holdings

We are thrilled to announce our sponsorship of LITFINCON Los Angeles, the premier litigation finance conference expanding its mission to the West Coast! Join Vanbridge's Connor Williams in Los Angeles for this dynamic and collaborative event, which will bring together leading business executives, judges, litigation funders, Am Law firms, corporate counsel, law professors, and investors. This unique convergence of expertise and perspectives creates fertile ground for innovation, strategic partnerships, and the opportunity to become well-informed about this emerging institutional asset class. We look forward to seeing you there! #LITFINCON #LitigationFinance #ProudSponsor  

We’re excited to share another insightful piece by Quentin Hills on an essential topic for businesses today. In this article, Quentin details the financial implications of posting collateral for casualty insurance programs, how it can impact a company’s liquidity, and highlights the pressing need for innovative solutions to manage these liquidity challenges effectively. Convergence Point Solutions’ ALOC facility is designed to address these very challenges, ensuring businesses maintain financial flexibility.   #Liquidity #CollateralManagement #CasualtyInsurance #VanbridgeGreensLedgeJV

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sales team for their dedication and enthusiasm at our recent Life & Executive Benefits Sales Summit in Chicago. Your energy, insights and commitment to excellence are truly inspiring! We also extend our deepest gratitude to our carrier partners, Lincoln Financial Group, John Hancock, Prudential Financial, Protective Life, Pacific Life, and Securian Financial, for their collaboration and unwavering support. Your contributions made this event a resounding success. Here’s to continued growth, innovation and partnership as we all move forward together! #SaleSucess #TeamBuilding #LifeInsurance #ExecutiveBenefits

Team Vanbridge is on a roll! ⛳ A huge congratulations to Thomas Rosenmüller, another talented golfer proudly sponsored by Vanbridge, on clinching the win at the NV5 Invitational presented by Old National Bank at The Glen Club on the Korn Ferry Tour! We can’t wait to see what you achieve next and are excited to be part of your journey! #ProudSponsor #KornFerryTour #BusinessandSports #SuccessOnAndOffTheCourse PGA TOUR GalwayPlus Galway Holdings EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants