Insurance Refocused
The independent insurance agency space is rapidly changing and evolving. The whole industry is feeling it and we want to provide a connection for agents to understand that they’re not alone. Join industry expert, Carey Wallace, and her Gen Z daughter, Lindsay Wallace, as they interview agency owners, and get down in the nitty-gritty of every day topics that you face in your agency. The incoming wave of M&A, agency marketing, technology & insurtech, and generational change is upon us, join us as we redefine the industry!
Insurance Refocused
#50 - A Lawyers Perspective on Buying/Selling w/ George Pilat
In this episode, Lindsay and Carey sit down with George V. Pilat, a partner at Gertzberg, Lakata law firm. George has extensive experience working with insurance agents and agencies, particularly in M&A transactions. He provides legal services related to errors and omissions defense, coverage analysis, administrative proceedings, and more. The conversation covers topics such as non-compete and non-solicit agreements, the importance of understanding insurance contracts in M&A transactions, and the pitfalls of partial ownership of a book of business. George emphasizes the need for agents to involve a lawyer early in the process and obtain a proper valuation before buying or selling an agency.
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