Brian Henson, of Henson Financial and Mark Kollar of the Mark Kollar Consulting Group LLC announce the launch of Switchyard Insurance. Switchyard will act as a broker and/or an MGA for both Property and Casualty coverage as well as Investments Wraps, LTV Insurance and Political Risk Insurance for Carbon Credits. Recent placement assignments include:
- Fabrication and construction of 10MGW to 100MGW Flow Batteries. This can be both Alkaline based or Vanadium based.
- EV Battery Charging Stations – Property and Casualty placements
- Vanadium Electrolyte Leasing program.
- Placement of Public Offering of Securities Insurance (POSI) for Algae Farms and Carbon Sequestration facilities.
- Performance guarantees for Rooftop Solar Installation.
Josh Ting, of Nyne Capital states, “Switchyard combines the financial expertise and experience that Brian Henson brings to the table with the insurance acumen and network that Mark Kollar has. Because they are involved with a project through the rigors of due diligence in arranging financing they can bring that insight into the insurance underwriting.”
Jon Parella of TerraFlow Energy states, “We are excited to partner with Switchyard as their participation in the financing of our projects supports our ability to tackle all aspects of complicated insurance requirements in our BESS projects.
Brian Henson Brian Henson brings extensive financial experience in insurance program development and strategic risk management. With a background in structuring complex financial solutions for large-scale infrastructure projects, Brian has worked with MGAs and brokers to design innovative programs that align risk with operational realities. His expertise is in Project Finance, with a focus on emerging sectors such as renewable energy and technology-driven risk. Brian’s leadership ensures Switchyard delivers tailored insurance solutions that meet the evolving needs of clean energy developers.
Mark Kollar Mark Kollar is a seasoned insurance executive with a proven track record inbuilding and scaling MGA operations. He has led underwriting teams and managed carrier relationships for niche programs in construction, energy, and environmental risk. Mark’s deep understanding of regulatory compliance and program management positions Switchyard to become a market leader in clean energy insurance. His strategic vision emphasizes risk-adjusted pricing, captive participation, and technology integration to create sustainable, profitable insurance programs for renewable infrastructure.