MB is added to The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers Membership Community

Feb 14, 2024

McGohan Brabender is excited to announce our membership in the Council for Insurance Agents and Brokers (CIAB). MB President, Beth Ferrin, shared, “CIAB has an impact on its members in a variety of ways that we will enjoy – leadership forums, working groups, educational opportunities, insight into industry trends, and benchmarking – at the national, as well as state levels. Having this membership, along with our partnership with C2, provides us with the resources and strength of a national firm, along with the service and support that our clients enjoy from MB.”

MB is one of five firms being added to this community including two international firms.

  • Alkeme Insurance Services is a Business Insurance top-100 retail firm based in Ladera Ranch, California. Alkeme helps insurance brokerages realize sustainable growth and success through the creative use of innovation, shared services, consultation and marketing.
  • Cornes & Co. is The Council’s first member headquartered in Japan. Part of the Cornes Group and established in 1861 as an international trading house, the insurance agency division focuses on global programs ranging from property, liability and cyber to group life insurance.
  • Falcon Risk Services is a managing general agent based in New York City. The agency is focused on underwriting and claims management of financial and cyber lines of insurance business throughout the U.S.
  • McGohan Brabender is based in Dayton, Ohio, and specializes in innovative and collaborative employee benefits management, including risk and population health management and human resources solutions.
  • PT Talisman is a retail brokerage established in 2003, providing tailored insurance services and solutions to each customer. The firm is a top-10 brokerage in Indonesia and strengthens The Council’s presence in Southeast Asia and Oceania.

“Our newest members are domiciled around the globe with diverse offerings across various lines of business. The common thread is their focus on growth and innovation,” said Ken Crerar, CEO of The Council. “We’re thrilled to welcome these five new firms to The Council community and are looking forward to all we can achieve together in the coming year.”

Read more from the CIAB press release here!