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Risk International
Risk International provides risk management consulting and employee benefits advisory services to the insurance industry.
Risk International
Risk International provides risk management consulting and employee benefits advisory services to the insurance industry. The company optimizes insurance programs, manages risk-related costs, and offers data-driven solutions. It serves private equity firms, Fortune 500 companies, and mid-market organizations, and was founded in 1986 in Fairlawn, Ohio. Risk International is now a subsidiary of Gallagher, following its acquisition in October 2024.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
1993
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Fair Lawn
Corporate office
Fair Lawn, New Jersey, United States
Principals
James McConville
President
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Risk International?
Risk International is not an investment manager — it is an actuarial and risk advisory firm. It does not manage financial assets or make capital-allocation decisions. Its leadership, including President James McConville, directs insurance program audits, benefits consulting, and risk analytics engagements for corporate clients.
How is Risk International compensated if it does not sell insurance?
The firm operates on a fee-only basis, charging clients directly for advisory services. It earns no commissions, contingent commissions, or placement fees from insurance carriers. This structure is designed to eliminate the conflict of interest inherent in commission-based brokerage models.
Does Risk International manage assets or function as a family office?
No. Risk International is an independent risk and benefits advisory firm, not an asset manager or family office. Its client base is primarily corporations and occasionally their executives, advising on insurance program design, actuarial analysis, and benefits strategy.
What types of engagements does Risk International handle?
The firm handles enterprise risk management audits, property and casualty program reviews, employee benefits advisory, actuarial reserving and forecasting, captive-insurance feasibility studies, and litigation support. Engagements typically support corporate risk managers, CFOs, and general counsels.
Is Risk International affiliated with any insurance carriers or brokers?
No. The firm's independence is its core structural differentiator. It is not owned by, capitalized by, or affiliated with any insurance carrier, brokerage, or financial institution. It does not place insurance or accept carrier compensation.
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