Alan Peterson
About Alan Peterson
Alan Peterson serves as the Senior Vice President at CAC Specialty, where he specializes in M&A due diligence and distressed risks. He has extensive experience in navigating complex claims and has a strong background in risk management and insurance, particularly in SPAC transactions.
Work at CAC Specialty
Alan Peterson has served as Senior Vice President at CAC Specialty since 2019. In this role, he leverages his extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to provide comprehensive risk assessment and insurance coverage. His focus includes navigating complex claims and assisting clients with intricate insurance and legal processes. Peterson's expertise in SPAC and De-SPAC transactions further enhances his contributions to the firm, particularly in managing distressed risks.
Education and Expertise
Alan Peterson studied at The University of Georgia, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Risk Management & Insurance and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. His education laid the foundation for his extensive career in risk management and insurance, particularly in the areas of M&A due diligence and complex financial transactions.
Background
Before joining CAC Specialty, Alan Peterson worked at McGriff, Seibels & Williams as Senior Vice President for 15 years, from 2004 to 2019. He began his career as a Senior Risk Analyst at Hilb Rogal & Hobbs, where he worked for two years from 2002 to 2004. His diverse background in risk analysis and management has equipped him with the skills necessary to handle high-profile financial events.
Achievements
Alan Peterson successfully placed Directors & Officers (D&O) coverage for two of the largest three IPOs in a single calendar year. This achievement highlights his expertise in managing significant financial events and showcases his capability in providing tailored insurance solutions.