Category: Corporate News

Milwaukee, WI — August 14, 2025 — BrokerPRO^TM, a leading provider of real-time, high-precision insurance insight and AI solutions, is proud to welcome C2 Solutions (C2) and several of its equity owners – among them M3 Insurance Solutions, Inc., Conner Strong & Buckelew, Cross Insurance, McGohan Brabender, Sterling Seacrest Pritchard, and The Partners Group – to its growing community of subscribers. This partnership further demonstrates BrokerPRO’s mission to empower insurance brokers with credible national benchmarking data and innovative AI tools that drive performance, growth, and profitability.

“We are thrilled to welcome C2 Solutions and its member firms to the BrokerPRO community,” said Nezih Hasanoglu Jr., President of BrokerPRO. “Their adoption of our platform reflects the growing demand for data-driven solutions across the insurance industry. We’re excited to help them reach new levels of operational excellence and client service.” The partnership gives C2 firms direct access to BrokerPRO’s PRO Suite, an integrated platform that includes BenchmarkPRO, a trusted source for national benchmarking insights, and GenPRO, a state of the art, private and secure generative AI solution that has proven to free up, on average, 20% of users’ time through analysis and comparison of policies, quotes and other insurance documents. These tools are designed to increase efficiency, reduce administrative costs, and elevate the overall client experience.

With enhanced access to actionable insights and advanced tools, C2 firms can now operate with the same speed, precision, and strategic clarity as the largest national brokerages — empowering them to compete more effectively and grow their businesses with confidence.

“The insurance industry is undergoing rapid transformation, and staying ahead means having the right data at the right time,” said Kristen Boyd, Executive Director at C2. “With BrokerPRO, our member firms gain real-time intelligence and streamlined tools that empower them to lead with confidence.”

This collaboration represents a strategic advancement for C2 member firms, enhancing their ability to make informed decisions, build stronger client relationships, and drive growth.

For more information about BrokerPRO and the PRO Suite, visit: https://brokerproai.com/.

About BrokerPRO
BrokerPRO^TM provides real-time, high-precision insurance data products engineered for performance and profit. Developed by brokers for brokers, BrokerPRO is transforming how brokers win and retain business by offering credible, trusted national benchmarking insights and AI-driven solutions.

About Conner Strong & Buckelew
Founded in 1959, Conner Strong & Buckelew is a privately held firm headquartered in Camden, NJ. An industry leader in providing complex businesses with comprehensive consulting and brokerage solutions for commercial insurance and employee benefits, we have unique resources and expertise in a variety of areas, including captive and alternative risk solutions, owner and contractor-controlled insurance programs, risk control services, claims advocacy and consulting, population health, data analytics, benefit consortiums and technology-driven solutions.

For more information, visit www.connerstrong.com or follow us on LinkedIn (@ConnerStrong&Buckelew), Facebook (@connerstrongbuckelew) and Instagram (@connerstrongbuckelew).

New satellite office in suburban Philadelphia reflects Conner Strong’s astounding organizational growth and expanding client base

CAMDEN, N.J., February 20, 2025 – Conner Strong & Buckelew (CSB), one of the nation’s leading insurance, risk management and employee benefits brokerage and consulting firms, is pleased to announce the opening of a new regional hub located 20 miles northwest of Philadelphia at 650 E. Swedesford Road, Suite 350, Wayne, PA 19087. This expansion to the Philadelphia suburbs will provide additional space to accommodate the company’s growing workforce.

Commenting on the reasons behind expanding the company’s footprint, CSB President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Tiagwad said, “As part of the country’s 13th largest brokerage and consulting firm we’ve experienced continued growth over the last few years. We’ve made a significant investment in increased staffing to ensure we deliver high-touch support and innovative solutions for our growing book of business. The new regional hub will enable us to reach a broader talent pool and expand our capacity as we continue to grow.”

The new CSB location will also provide space to house the former CME Benefits Consulting (CME) team. This team has been operating from a separate location since CME merged with CSB five years ago. “Being under the same roof with CSB colleagues will support greater collaboration and help us deepen the services we offer to clients”, said Partner Manny Stamatakis. “In conjunction with the move we will be fully migrating our systems to CSB’s platform, making this the culmination of our five-year assimilation into the CSB family.”

At Conner Strong & Buckelew client service is paramount. Expanding the company’s footprint to include the new regional hub is just one example of CSB’s commitment to remaining nimble and ensuring that every client receives exceptional service every time.

About Conner Strong & Buckelew

Founded in 1959, Conner Strong & Buckelew is a privately held firm headquartered in Camden, NJ. An industry leader in providing complex businesses with comprehensive consulting and brokerage solutions for commercial insurance and employee benefits, we have unique resources and expertise in a variety of areas, including captive and alternative risk solutions, owner and contractor-controlled insurance programs, risk control services, claims advocacy and consulting, population health, data analytics, benefit consortiums and technology-driven solutions.

For more information, visit www.connerstrong.com or follow us on LinkedIn (@ConnerStrong&Buckelew), Facebook (@connerstrongbuckelew) and Instagram (@connerstrongbuckelew).

A recent analysis showed that between 2019 and 2023 Conner Strong & Buckelew employee benefits clients that transitioned from fully insured to self-insured with our CREO stop-loss solution saved nearly $194 million. That equates to a savings of 33% versus what they would have spent had they remained fully insured.

Focusing on just the last year of the study, the savings trajectory becomes even clearer. The estimated per employee per month (PEPM) cost for fully insured employers was $1,812, while the PEPM for self-insured clients using our captive solution was $1,096. That’s a savings of almost 40%.

An Effective Solution Gaining Popularity

In the last year we’ve seen a 40% increase in our self-funded captive clientele as an increasing number of organizations have discovered the financial benefits of working with Conner Strong & Buckelew and transitioning to a self-funded model that includes our CREO stop-loss captive solution.

To learn more about the key advantages of our captive solution for self-funded clients, please see our snapshot overview. Then contact us to start the conversation about how we can help your organization achieve savings through this innovative approach.

About Conner Strong & Buckelew

Founded in 1959, Conner Strong & Buckelew is a privately held firm headquartered in Camden, NJ. An industry leader in providing complex businesses with comprehensive consulting and brokerage solutions for commercial insurance and employee benefits, we have unique resources and expertise in a variety of areas, including captive and alternative risk solutions, owner and contractor-controlled insurance programs, risk control services, claims advocacy and consulting, population health, data analytics, benefit consortiums and technology-driven solutions.

Since 2021 we have been an autonomously operated member of BroadStreet Partners, an insurance brokerage holding company that invests in high-performing independent agencies using a unique co-ownership business model. Collectively with BroadStreet Partners, we are among the 13 largest insurance brokerage, risk management and employee benefits consulting firms in the United States, serving clients throughout North America and abroad.

Conner Strong & Buckelew, National Headquarters, TRIAD1828 CENTRE, 2 Cooper Street, Camden, NJ 08102

For more information, visit www.connerstrong.com or follow us on LinkedIn (@ConnerStrong&Buckelew), Facebook (@connerstrongbuckelew) and Instagram (@connerstrongbuckelew)

Analysis conducted by Conner Strong & Buckelew, January 2025