New York, NY (March 30, 2026) — Conner Strong & Buckelew, one of the nation’s premier property and casualty consulting and brokerage firms, today announced that Brian Shea has joined the organization as Sr Partner, National Construction Practice. A nationally recognized construction and casualty expert, Shea brings more than 31 years of industry experience to the firm. Most recently, he served as Resident Managing Director for the New York City metropolitan area at Aon, where he led a substantial portfolio of complex commercial accounts and directed the firm’s construction practice within one of the most demanding and sophisticated risk environments in the country. In that role, Shea was responsible for strategic client advisory services, portfolio growth, carrier negotiations, and the design and placement of highly customized risk management programs for major contractors, developers, and construction managers.
Prior to Aon, Shea spent over 15 years at Arch Insurance, where he served as Senior Vice President and National Underwriting Manager of the Construction Casualty vertical. He provided leadership and oversight for one of the industry’s most significant construction casualty portfolios, underwriting and managing many of the company’s largest and most complex accounts nationwide. Earlier in his career, Shea was a Regional Manager at AIG, further strengthening his foundation in underwriting leadership and casualty risk management. Shea holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Villanova University and a Master of Business Administration in Management from Saint Peter’s University.
“Brian’s deep expertise in construction and complex program design significantly enhances our capabilities,” said Terry Tracy, Co-President and National Property/Casualty Leader for Conner Strong & Buckelew. “His national reputation and experience advising large-scale construction clients align seamlessly with our commitment to delivering sophisticated, consultative risk solutions.” Shea joins an established Conner Strong & Buckelew team with extensive expertise across construction, real estate, and other industry verticals. The firm advises many of the nation’s largest organizations and has significant experience structuring and managing large Owner Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIP) and Contractor Controlled Insurance Programs (CCIP), along with other complex wrap-up structures.
Shea will be headquartered in the firm’s New York City office and will play a key role in expanding Conner Strong & Buckelew’s commercial insurance portfolio and construction practice nationally.
Founded in 1959, Conner Strong & Buckelew is a privately held firm headquartered in Camden, NJ. We are an industry leader in providing complex businesses in the United States and abroad with commercial insurance and employee benefits solutions. Since 2021 we have been an autonomously operated member of BroadStreet Partners, an insurance brokerage holding company. Collectively with BroadStreet Partners, we are among the nation’s 13 largest insurance brokerages.
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CAMDEN, NJ (November 3, 2025) – Conner Strong & Buckelew (CSB), one of the nation’s leading insurance, risk management and employee benefits brokerage and consulting firms, announced a new insurance solution aimed at reducing risk caused by unforeseen product shortages or delivery failures in the cell and gene therapy space. The Product Shortage PLUS Endorsement is now available for purchase within the BioPro program Clinical Trials Liability insurance policy from Citadel Insurance. Coverage addresses the unique challenges of injury-related claims arising from investigational product unavailability.
“Cell and gene therapies are transforming the healthcare landscape with pioneering new treatments and solutions, but the process is time-sensitive, posing significant risks and challenges,” said Daniel S. Brettler, Senior Partner, National Life Science & Technology Practice Leader. “This policy endorsement, available only through Conner Strong & Buckelew, fills a critical gap that’s not addressed by general or product liability policies—providing protection aligned with the complex supply dynamics and individualized dosing models of cell and gene therapy.”
Delays or shortfalls in product availability, even when outside an organization’s control, are a significant exposure. Current liability insurance policies either do not address this exposure or fall short of fully protecting the insured. The Product Shortage PLUS Endorsement addresses risks in the sequence of collection, transportation, storage, and manufacturing of cell and gene therapy products for clinical trials when treatments become unavailable.
The Product Shortage PLUS Endorsement was developed in consultation with Cell One Partners Inc., a world leader in helping cell and gene therapy companies advance and achieve growth objectives toward commercialization quickly and efficiently.
“The cell and gene therapy process has several critical risk points that can derail treatment, cause patient harm, or result in significant financial losses,” said Gregory J. MacMichael, Ph.D. at Cell One Partners. “The organizations that recognize and address these underestimated risks now will have significant competitive advantages as the industry scales from thousands to hundreds of thousands of patients annually.”
This groundbreaking new coverage addresses four distinct exposure areas, including:
This breakthrough coverage is offered exclusively through Conner Strong & Buckelew and is currently available to new and existing clients.
Founded in 1959, Conner Strong & Buckelew is a privately held firm headquartered in Camden, NJ. We are an industry leader in providing complex businesses in the United States and abroad with commercial insurance and employee benefits solutions. Since 2021 we have been an autonomously operated member of BroadStreet Partners, an insurance brokerage holding company. Collectively with BroadStreet Partners, we are among the nation’s 13 largest insurance brokerages.
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Cell One Partners Inc. (www.cellonepartners.com) is a strategic consulting firm specializing in the cell and gene therapy sector within the biotechnology industry. Founded in 2018, the firm offers a range of advisory services to support cell and gene therapy companies, along with their investors in their product development and commercialization pathway. These services include clinical plan development, market and science assessment, regulatory approval process strategy, process development, vendor contract management, manufacturing, commercialization and human capital management. Cell One Partners is dedicated to helping companies and their investors navigate the complexities of the cell and gene therapy landscape, from laboratory research to regulatory approval and commercialization.
Milwaukee, WI — August 14, 2025 — BrokerPROTM, 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/.
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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).
