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G2 Insurance Services was founded on the notion that a brokerage firm could combine personal service from a bygone era with today’s best talent and technology. This “retro-radical” approach could only come from the shared history of its founders. Jason and Matthew are the grandsons of Richard Goldman, the founder of the renowned Goldman Insurance Services firm. Based in San Francisco, G2 Insurance Services possesses a unique global perspective and an array of regional and international clients—from startups to nonprofits and individuals to multinationals. The firm’s staff is comprised of insurance veterans with extensive individual knowledge, as well as industry upstarts who are challenging old assumptions and leveraging new technologies.
Recent air-travel events as well as terrorist attacks in high-traffic tourist areas have caused serious concern for travelers. As the frequency of these events continues to escalate, more preparation is needed by individuals and families to ensure they enjoy a worry-free trip. In addition to booking transportation and accommodations for your business or pleasure travel, […]
When it comes to assessing the liabilities within a family office, the executive who manages that office should view the ramifications in the same way a corporation would. If structured correctly, a family office assumes many of the same risks as other financial services or trust organizations. Hiring employees, overseeing outsourced professionals, performing investment services […]
High net worth individuals and the family offices that serve them are easy targets for cyber criminals. Wealthy individuals may have assets similar to those of a large corporation, but few or no security measures in place to guard against threats or breaches. With the recent Yahoo hack of 500 million email accounts, cyber security […]
As a trusted advisor to wealthy individuals and families, the “family office” plays a primary role in identifying and assessing opportunities for wealth generation and perpetuation. The scope of its responsibilities spans traditional wealth management, to include tax planning, philanthropic giving and risk management. Given the nature of the advice and the inherent risk exposure […]
Oftentimes, the psychology of success gets in the way of addressing risks. Successful people often think, “I’m Ms. or Mr. Invincible. A calamity could never happen to me.” Similarly, a person who has recently experienced a liquidity event such as an inheritance, career milestone or IPO may not realize that it has put him or […]
If your family is like most high net worth families, many of whom own multiple residences, your exposure to risk and any damage incurred as a result of poor risk management is proportionally higher than average. Also, like many people, you may think of risk management as analogous to “insurance.” To be sure, insurance is […]