McIntyre Strengthens International Credentials – Robert Callard & Assoc. & The McIntyre Group Strategically Align

Cherry Hill, NJ: The McIntyre Group announced today a new strategic partnership with Seattle-based, Robert Callard & Associates, LLC. The partnership enhances the international risk management skills of The McIntyre Group by adding the international insurance experience of Robert Callard & Associates. The Cherry Hill-based McIntyre Group has seen significant growth in the overseas exposures of their domestic-based corporate clients.

The McIntyre Group was also recently selected as the broker for a worldwide logistics company based in the Middle East. The publicly traded Company has $3 Billion in annual revenue, maintains offices in 100 countries and employs over 10,000 people, worldwide. Despite the physical distance and geo-political challenges in this part of the world, this corporate client chose the U.S.-based McIntyre Group. Provided insurance coverages include; Defense Base Act exposures for employees working in the Middle East including Iraq, a large corporate acquisition and development of a worldwide Directors and Officers insurance program.

Commenting on his firm’s new international partnership, Company President, Tony McIntyre explained, “We are teaming up with one of the industry’s most experienced international risk management consulting firms. Bob Callard brings his 30 plus years with The Chubb Companies including 20 plus years in overseas assignments to our joint international venture. No stranger to The McIntyre Group or the Delaware Valley, Bob Callard worked with one of our senior executives 20 years ago.” Confirming his Company’s increasing commitment to international business, McIntyre added, “Over the past few years, several of our clients have expanded their international operations, considerably. While we have hired several executives with international insurance experience, our new strategic alliance will greatly enhance our overall capabilities. The addition of Callard & Associates will provide The McIntyre Group with access to a network of proven professionals to assist us with locally-required insurance placement and additional resources in developing global risk management programs.”

In a recent trip to the East Coast, Bob Callard, Principal, Robert Callard & Associates, LLC commented on the strategic partnership. “All of us at Callard & Associates are excited about our new relationship with The McIntyre Group. We have already started advanced, in-house training on understanding international exposures and broker cultures. We will be supporting Tony and his team on existing overseas accounts as well as developing new relationships throughout the world.”

The McIntyre Group is a full service insurance brokerage and consultant serving the P&C industry headquartered in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. For more information on the company, visit online at www.mcintyre-group.com.

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The McIntyre Group
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