Bedford Falls was formed in 2010, in response to the expressed needs of brokers and their clients for a more sophisticated, professional SBE partner than was previously available in this space.

Due to Karen Bartak’s 25+ years of experience in brokering and underwriting global casualty placements, she developed strong senior-level relationships with all the major domestic and international carriers.

Her most recent position was Senior Vice President, Director, within Aon’s National Casualty Umbrella & Excess Practice Group, brokering the largest, most complex accounts on the West Coast. She was consistently recognized as raising the standards of proactive brokering on her clients’ behalf: closing coverage gaps, decreasing premiums at greater-than-market rates, and creatively solving risk management and coverage issues.

Our name comes from the iconic movie It’s a Wonderful Life, whose spirit of community, duty, and character typify the values we embrace.