SAN FRANCISCO – March 24, 2009 – Equity Risk Partners (ERP), the only full service insurance brokerage and consulting firm focused exclusively on the needs of the private equity industry, today announced the launch of the Equity Risk Partners’ Executive Advisory Series to provide companies with critical tools and information about insurance and private equity issues. To help companies navigate through turbulent markets, the regular conference call series features ERP’s most experienced strategists providing vital information about key insurance and private equity topics to help companies adapt to and overcome today’s economic challenges.

“With the current economic uncertainty, it has never been more important to provide companies with the proper tools and resources for making critical decisions,” said Michael Marcon, founder and CEO, Equity Risk Partners. “As ERP is dedicated to insurance-related issues and due diligence for the private equity market, we are committed to helping companies understand the broader context of these issues, as well as the specific costs, benefits, and opportunities. Through our Executive Advisory Series, we will be able to answer companies’ pressing questions, empower executives with knowledge and assist them in making profitable business decisions.”

Equity Risk Partners’ Executive Advisory Series will kick off at 1:30 pm EST, Thursday, April 2, with a strategic conference call covering critical issues relating to bankruptcy. Topics covered will include what to consider about bankruptcy as it relates to directors’ and officers’ liability insurance, property and casualty, and employee benefits, as well as what to look for when purchasing a company in bankruptcy. Leading experts will address what companies need to know about these topics, how to address them, what pitfalls to be aware of and how to capitalize on opportunities.

Each Equity Risk Partners’ Executive Advisory Series call is completely free for interested parties, will last approximately 30-45 minutes, and will include a question and answer session. Transcripts will be made available after each call. Additional details will be announced shortly.

More information about Equity Risk Partners and the Executive Advisory Series is available at www.equityrisk.com.

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About Equity Risk Partners
Equity Risk Partners is the only insurance brokerage, employee benefits and risk management consulting firm focused exclusively on the needs of the private equity industry and its portfolio companies. Founded in 2001, the company is dedicated to improving the efficiency, structure and return of private equity transactions through consistent and timely due diligence. Combining extensive industry experience with a dedication to excellence, they deliver creative, cost effective insurance solutions, as well as innovative product and financing alternatives. Headquartered in San Francisco, Equity Risk Partners has a nationwide presence with additional offices in New York and Chicago. More information is available at http://www.equityriskpartners.com/.  

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