Joel Berrian formed Berrian Insurance Group in 2001 and built a sizeable agency on the strength of his food and beverage program. In 2013, Berrian Insurance Group affiliated with Leavitt Group, one of the largest privately-held insurance brokerages in the nation.

Joel’s experience with food and beverage companies includes working as a claims adjuster, a risk manager, and an insurance broker. He has designed and serviced insurance and risk management programs for some of the largest companies in the U.S. Throughout his career, he has held a variety of positions that have contributed to his high level of knowledge and expertise within the food and beverage industry.

His positions include the following:

• National Food & Beverage Program Manager — Lloyds of London Coverholder
• Chief Executive Officer – Sedgwick, Worldwide Wholesale Broking Operations, Including Crump Insurance Services in the U.S. and Price Forbes in London
• Managing Executive – Sedgwick, Colorado and Texas Operations
• Senior Vice President Risk Management Department – Johnson & Higgins, Rocky Mountains
• Assistant Risk Manager – Charter Companies
• Claims Adjuster – Aetna Life & Casualty