Equity Risk Partners Commences Executive Advisory Series, First Webinar Addresses Bankruptcy Issues Related to Private Equity
Published by Wonacott Communications on March 30, 2009 in Client News. comments off
Respected experts in bankruptcy law, risk assessment and insurance to offer counsel during ER’s first online conference series installment
SAN FRANCISCO – March 30, 2009 – Equity Risk Partners (ERP), the only full service insurance brokerage and consulting firm focused exclusively on the needs of the private equity industry, today announced the first of its Executive Advisory Series Webinars, “Insurance Issues Surrounding Bankruptcy in Private Equity Transactions.” The inaugural Webinar will provide companies and executives with vital knowledge about insurance and private equity issues as they relate to bankruptcy, empowering them as they navigate today’s uncertain economic environment.
Scheduled for 1:30 pm EDT, Thursday, April 2, 2009, the free Webinar will focus on executive and general partnership liability and touch on property and casualty, employee benefits, as well as what to look for when purchasing a company in bankruptcy. Interested attendees can register for “Insurance Issues Surrounding Bankruptcy in Private Equity Transactions” here.
“As the only insurance and risk assessment firm dedicated to the private equity industry, Equity Risk Partners has several world-class executives and partners with specific knowledge of bankruptcy-related issues,” said Michael Marcon, founder and CEO, Equity Risk Partners. “This Webinar is a great way to for ERP to provide our clients and partners with valuable insight and information for making critical insurance decisions surrounding bankruptcy. We look forward to sharing our counsel and help businesses understand the various repercussions affecting companies in bankruptcy.”
The initial Executive Advisory Series call will be hosted by Gabe Levitt, managing director – business development, Equity Risk Partners. Mr. Levitt was a founding member of Equity Risk Partner’s New York office, and has more than 15 years of experience in the investment banking, private equity and insurance brokerage industries. ERP also welcomes two prominent guest speakers providing invaluable insight and expertise. Carl E. Metzger, partner, Goodwin Procter, has a legal practice specializing in advising clients on directors’ and officers’ liability, insurance coverage matters, liability risk prevention and litigation due diligence in connection with mergers and acquisitions. James A. Riddle, partner, Holland + Knight, has 25 years of experience handling high stakes claims and disputes; reinsurance, insurance, captive insurance, self-insurance; and insurance regulation.
The bankruptcy Executive Advisory Series Webinar will last approximately 30-45 minutes, will include a question and answer session, and is completely free for interested parties. Transcripts will be made available after the Webinar.
More information about Equity Risk Partners, the Executive Advisory Series and the inaugural call on bankruptcy is available at www.EquityRisk.com.
About Equity Risk Partners
Equity Risk Partners is the only insurance brokerage, employee benefits and risk management consulting firm focused exclusively on the needs of the private equity industry and its portfolio companies. Founded in 2001, the company is dedicated to improving the efficiency, structure and return of private equity transactions through consistent and timely due diligence. Combining extensive industry experience with a dedication to excellence, they deliver creative, cost effective insurance solutions, as well as innovative product and financing alternatives. Headquartered in San Francisco, Equity Risk Partners has a nationwide presence with additional offices in New York and Chicago. More information is available at www.EquityRisk.com.
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