We are an independent risk management advisor, serving our clients, not agents or brokers.
T.E.Brennan Company is the oldest independent risk management firm in the US. We specialize in property and casualty risk management and assisting clients with difficult claims. Because we do not sell insurance and do not work for insurance agents or companies, we serve only our clients' best interests.
Keywords: insurance, risk management, independent, impartial, objective
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
We have been in business since 1895 - Yes, 1895. We are the oldest independent risk management firm in the country and are members of the Society of Risk Management Consultants.
What is your primary product or service?
We provide risk management and insurance advise to commercial clients in the property/casualty and employee benefits areas. WE DO NOT SELL INSURANCE, and do not work for insurance companies, agents, or brokers and so maintain our independence and objectivity on behalf of our clients.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
In total, our consultants have combined experience of nearly 100 years.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
WE DO NOT SELL INSURANCE, and do not work for insurance companies, agents, or brokers and so maintain our independence and objectivity on behalf of our clients. While some brokers claim to be "consultants," they accept commissions from insurance companies. Of the few consultants in our area, most have a staff of one consultant. We have multiple consultants to serve ther needs of our clients.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have two locations - Brookfield, WI and Green Bay, WI.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Our office is at 330 South Executive Drive, Suite 301 in Brookfield, WI. Executive Drive is to the west behind Brookfield Square Shopping Center.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept checks and ACH payments. Sorry, no credit cards.
Which areas do you service?
We serve clients in the continental US, but have several clients with locations overseas.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Arlene Petersen, President
What are your hours of operation?
We are open from 8AM to 5PM CST, Monday through Friday. Through our off-hours automated attendant, you may leave a message for any of our consultants 24/7.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Our clients tell us often how we bring them value. We save them money, help them resolve claims issues, work through contractual issues with them and assist with obtaining and understanding the various resources available to them for controlling risk. The best thing a client can tell us is that they can always depend on us to be there when we need them, answer their questions and take the burden of understanding the complicated areas of risk management and insurance off their plate so they can run their business or organization.