Independent US insurance brokerage Woodruff Sawyer has announced that Todd Dorsey has joined the firm as Vice President in its Private Equity and Venture Capital Group.
Prior to joining Woodruff Sawyer, Dorsey served three years at Lockton, where he provided risk mitigation solutions for private equity and private equity-backed portfolio companies.
In his new role, he will be partnering with private equity firms, growth equity firms, alternative asset managers, strategic acquirers, family offices, and their portfolio companies on various insurance-related solutions for middle market transactions.
This includes insurance and employee benefits due diligence for active transactions as well as transactional risk solutions, such as Reps & Warranties, Tax Opinion, Litigation, and Contingent Liability.
“I’ve always admired Woodruff Sawyer from afar due to their high level of specialization and expertise, much of which is highlighted in their industry- advancing thought leadership,” said Dorsey.
“My role provides an exciting opportunity to work alongside leaders within the Private Equity community, run fast for clients, and be a crucial part of growing the Private Equity & Transactional Risk Group here at Woodruff Sawyer.”
Luke Parsons, Woodruff Sawyer Senior Vice President, Private Equity and Venture Capital Group, also commented: “Todd brings tenacity and curiosity to his role and a real desire to help us build the practice. His work with the Private Equity and Transactional Risk teams is vital to our growth, and we’re thrilled to have him join us at Woodruff Sawyer. I look forward to the positive impact he will have for our clients.”
