Brandon Schuh: 

Brandon is a producer and risk management advisor for Christensen Group. Brandon spent 9 years on the client side, working as the Risk Manager for one of the largest ladder manufacturers/sellers in the US - Gorilla Ladders. Brandon assists customers with their insurance programs and risk transfer / risk financing. Brandon has a niche practice - leading Christensen Group's Products Liability Practice along with their Sharing Economy Practice. The more complex, hard to place and provocative the risk - the better. With Brandon's background managing a large SIR program at Gorilla Ladders, he brings unique creativity in helping clients think differently, in restructuring insurance programs and equipping them to better respond to litigation. This is done by pairing clients with strategic risk management resources and partners. Brandon also consults in the captive insurance space - looking at ways to reduce volatility and fund risk more effectively.

Coverage Specialties:
* Products Liability
* Transportation & Sharing Economy Risks
* Captives (831b, 831a, segregated cell, pure, group captives, etc)
* Large Self-Insured Retention Programs
* Product Recall

Industry Specialties
* Risk Management Loss Sensitive Programs
* Consumer Products: Children's, Household
* Sporting Goods and Protective Equipment
* Sharing Economy
* Micromobility
* Retail
* Manufacturing /Importers
* Personal Transportation Vehicles
* Franchisor/Franchisee Risks:
* Food Service/Delivery
* Cannabis
* Building Materials 

 

Brandon is also a real estate investor and CEO of BC Ventures LLC based in Wayzata MN; specializing in commercial real estate and multi-family apartments. 

Nick joined Christensen Group in 2015 as a Vice President. Previously, Nick held a regional position with a building materials manufacturer, along with a brokerage role servicing military and medical contract manufacturers.  

Nick's areas of focus at CG include:

• Food & Agribusiness

• Construction  

• Transportation

 

Nick has been trained in the implementation of Food Safety & Food Quality Scheme as it relates to FSMA and holds positions with the Institute for Food Technology (IFT) as well as the Midwest Food Processors Association. Nick holds a CISR designation.

Nick enjoys spending free time with his wife, son and daughter, and he tries to make time for golfing, traveling and fishing.