COVID-19 Is Not a Black Swan – and Here’s Why
You’ve no doubt heard of the best-selling book from author Nassim Nicholas Taleb, The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable. In it, Taleb denotes “black swan” events as those that are unexpected or unpredictable. Examples include the 9/11 terrorist attacks, World War I, the rise of the internet, and the fall of the […]
Impact on R&W Policies From COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed trade, commerce, and business in so many ways already… with more changes to come. The world of M&A has reacted as well. But as I noted in my previous piece, No Significant Drop in M&A Activity During This Recession, we won’t see the slowdown happening. Instead, we’ll see a shift […]
10 Easy Ways to Improve Wellness
Oftentimes our health and wellness is taken for granted. We allow work, busy schedules, and stress to get in the way of taking care of ourselves. While all of our responsibilities are important, taking care of ourselves should always be a priority.
The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers Welcomes Jamie Ausec to the Team
Los Angeles, June 15th, 2020 – The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers announced today that Jamie Ausec has joined the firm at the Liberty Orange County office in Irvine, CA to be a driving force for employee benefits.
Moving Forward in M&A After COVID-19
Many people are concerned about the state of M&A when we get on the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic. Understandable. But as I pointed out in my previous article, “No Significant Drop in M&A Activity During This Recession,” I don’t believe M&A activity will be going south, post-crisis due to: A shift to a […]
Ben Mimmack and Andy Waltman | How Founders & Owners Can Benefit From Private Equity Firms
On this week’s episode of M&A Masters, we chat with Ben Mimmack and Andy Waltman, Director of Investor Relations and Director, respectively, of private equity firm Baymark Partners. Ben got his start in banking in London before coming to the US to attend SMU in Dallas. After completing business school, he went on to work […]
Liberty’s DJ McKenna Wins 2020 Business Insurance Breakout Award
We are thrilled to announce that our very own DJ McKenna of Liberty Mitchell & Mitchell in Novato, CA was announced as a winner of the 2020 Business Insurance Breakout Awards.
The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers Named #1 Fastest Growing Independent Insurance Broker in the US
Los Angeles, June 1st, 2020 — The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as a Top 100 Broker and the #1 Fastest Growing Independent Insurance Broker in the US by The Hales Report.
5 Do’s & Don’ts of Working from Home
Working from home used to be reserved for remote employees and sick days. Distractions and dealing with waning motivation are just a few issues many workers faced in March when Stay at Home Orders in multiple states began.
Drew Caylor | Making a Difference in Private Equity
Drew Caylor, managing director, and the rest of the team at private equity firm WILsquare Capital have a passion for helping lower middle market companies grow bigger and better. He says it’s all about the leaders at these companies and their commitment to making a difference to their people and the communities they’re in. At […]