ARCA Brings Enterprise Risk Perspective to Growth-Drive Summit in Charleston

Sponsor and speakers connect enterprise risk insurance with business growth, resilience and exit readiness

CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ARCA Risk proudly sponsored the 2026 Growth-Drive Summit, held October 5–7 in Charleston, joining a community of business advisors focused on helping owners build stronger, more valuable companies.

Hosted by Growth-Drive founder George Sandmann, the summit brought together professionals whose expertise spans business growth, wealth management, tax strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and exit planning. Through working sessions and roundtable discussions, participants explored how coordinated advice helps owners move from strategy to execution.

“Over the past several years, we’ve worked hard to build a community where experienced advisors challenge each other, share generously and help business owners succeed. This year’s turnout and the energy of the conversations showed how far we’ve come,” said Sandmann. “I’m deliberate about who we bring into this community—there always has to be a strong fit. ARCA brought expertise and a willingness to roll up their sleeves and contribute. I’m proud to have that relationship and resource for our members. We’re building for the long term, and relationships like this are part of that work.”

ARCA team members participated throughout the discussions, contributing an enterprise risk perspective to conversations about protecting cash flow, preparing for disruption and supporting long-term business value.

“George has built an exceptionally sharp community of professionals who understand what business owners face—from scaling a company to preparing for an eventual exit,” said Mark Sims, CEO of ARCA Risk Insurance. “Our entire team was proud to be part of those conversations. Enterprise risk belongs at the table when owners and their advisors are making decisions about the future.”

At the summit’s signature dinner at the South Carolina Aquarium, Sims and legal counsel Aran Quinn of Quinn Global Tax Law addressed the strategic considerations behind enterprise risk insurance.

Quinn discussed the regulatory framework, tax considerations and potential tax benefits associated with appropriately structured insurance arrangements. Sims drew on his enterprise risk insurance expertise to explain how coverage decisions connect with a company’s operations, exposures and broader business objectives. Together, their remarks encouraged advisors to consider risk management as an integral part of business planning.

“The quality of the conversations reflected both the experience in the room and George’s thoughtful leadership as a host,” Sims added. “We left Charleston grateful for the relationships, the exchange of ideas and the opportunity to contribute.”

About ARCA Risk Insurance
ARCA Risk Insurance is developing enterprise risk insurance programs designed to help businesses identify, understand and manage exposures that can affect operations, financial performance and long-term success. Its approach connects underwriting discipline with business strategy and collaboration across the owner’s advisory team. Discover the Upside of Risk at arcarisk.com

About Growth-Drive
Growth-Drive combines advisory methodology, technology and a professional community to help advisors guide privately held businesses toward stronger profits, sustainable growth and transferable value. Learn more at growth-drive.com.

Ania Kubicki
ANGLES Communications for ARCA Risk
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