Designed to be forward-thinking
Insuring Innovation™ since 1918
We Help Companies Take Risks That Shape Innovation
One of the largest independent brokerage and consulting firms, Woodruff Sawyer has served emerging tech companies to global giants for over a century, helping businesses to make a difference and create the economies of tomorrow. Our advanced specializations and industry expertise means we’re ready to solve your complex challenges, delivering tailored solutions in insurance, risk management, and employee benefits. With our ingenuity and global market clout, you’ve got a trusted advisor by your side championing the best outcomes for you—and fueling your business forward.
Our Services
General Partnership Liability: Risk and Insurance Trends for 2025
Written for the PE and VC community, our GPL Looking Ahead Guide delves into pricing data and predictions, claims trends, and underwriters’ survey results.
4 minutes
106
4000+
100%
-
Our team at Woodruff Sawyer provides reliable expertise, communicates clearly and timely, and delivers helpful market expertise. WS also helps us get valuable results in a challenging insurance market.
-
Consistent high-quality service! More than just an insurance broker, they are trusted business advisors.
-
Incredible partnership to help us make cost-effective benefit choices for our company. The team always has strong ideas and expertise.
Industry Expertise
-
![industry-card-icon-technology]()
Technology
We specialize in protecting tech companies–from the early days of Silicon Valley to today’s industry disruptors.
-
![Brain and microchip icon]()
Artificial Intelligence
We have a long history of working with industry disruptors and game-changers, so we’ve got the experience AI innovators need.
-
![industry-card-icon-life-science-02]()
Life Sciences
We’re a trusted business advisor to some of the world’s most innovative life science companies.
-
![industry-card-icon-financial-services-01]()
Financial Services
Our team has cross-section expertise in financial services, insurance, securities litigation, corporate governance, and claims.
-
![industry-card-icon-construction-01]()
Construction
When you partner with us, you’re teaming up with construction industry experts, not insurance generalists.
-
![industry-card-icon-real-estate-02]()
Real Estate
Our long-tenured real estate team serves everything from investment companies to developers to REITs.
-
![agriculture icon]()
Agriculture
Our agriculture specialists have more than 35 years of experience serving the industry. By partnering with us, you get the right coverage customized to your needs.
-
![industry-card-icon-manufacturing-01]()
Manufacturing
We’re experts in securing the right coverage and programs to protect your products and workforce.
-
![industry-card-icon-PE]()
Private Equity & Venture Capital
We set the standard for our industry with our decades of experience, strong insurer relationships, and personalized approach.
-
![industry-card-icon-healthcare-01]()
Healthcare
Our Healthcare team includes attorneys, brokers, claims professionals, and loss control specialists working to protect you.
-
![f&b icon]()
Food and Beverage
Experienced in serving hundreds of companies in this space, we get it right when it comes to managing food & beverage risks.
WS CONNECT
Connecting You to a Better Way
Imagine all your benefits documents, deadlines, and communications in one easy-to-access location. WS Connect provides a consolidated benefits platform that brings order to your benefits program. Our custom-built platform centralizes your program activities and streamlines collaboration with your colleagues and your Woodruff Sawyer service team.
Featured In the News
4 signs that you need long-term care insurance, according to experts
Senior vice president and employee benefits expert Suzanne Haslam talks about who should be thinking about long-term care insurance in this CBS News feature.
