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Chris Burand is president and owner of Burand & Associates, LLC, a management consulting firm specializing in the property-casualty insurance industry. Chris is recognized as a leading consultant for agency valuations, increasing profits and reducing the cost of sales. His services include: Agency valuations/due diligence, producer compensation plans, expert witness services, E&O carrier approved E&O procedure reviews, and agency operation enhancement reviews. He also provides the acclaimed Contingency Contract Analysis7 service and has the largest database and knowledge of contingency contracts in the insurance industry.

Chris has more than twenty years experience. He brings his broad experience and wealth of knowledge into every agency. Chris has kept his practice small because he focuses on working with firms that have the greatest desire to succeed, not just a desire to succeed.

Chris established Burand & Associates in 1992. He is a nationally recognized speaker and author. He is a featured speaker across the continent at more than 180 conventions and educational programs. He has written a monthly column for American Agent & Broker for 11 years. And his articles have appeared in Rough Notes, The National Underwriter, A.M. Best, and many regional insurance publications. He also publishes Burand=s Insurance Agency Adviser for independent insurance agents.

Chris holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business with emphasis in Finance from the University of Colorado and a MBA from the University of Denver. He is a member of the Institute of Business Appraisers, NACVA, a Department Head for IIABA's Virtual University, a contributing consultant for IMMS, and a volunteer counselor for the Small Business Administration's SCORE program.

Areas of Expertise

Insurance Agency Appraisals: Chris performs appraisals for Acquisitions and Sales, Buy/Sell Agreements, Mergers, Dissolution, and Perpetuation Planning.

Contingency Contract Analysis: Contingency contracts offer opportunities to increase compensation through negotiations and strategically placing business. Chris=s Contingency Contract Analysis7 service provides the information agents need to take advantage of those opportunities.

Agency Operations Review: Chris provides comprehensive reviews to help agencies identify opportunities, fix weaknesses, and succeed.