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Shel was awarded the Guinness World Record in 1990 for the largest life and disability policy on an individual, valued at over $140 million.

 

Sheldon Bachrach is an insurance broker, investor, businessman and philanthropist. He is regarded as one of the world's greatest entertainment insurance brokers.

 

Professional History 

Shel has pioneered practices that are used by companies worldwide. Some of his most notable policies include:

  • Advertising commercial wrap-ups for Fortune 500s such as Coca-Cola, McDonald's, Ford Motors, Philip Morris, and Toyota

  • Actors who pilot aircraft, such as Harrison Ford in the blockbuster Air Force One

  • Aging key persons, such as acclaimed director Sir David Lean, for his last movie ever made

  • Severe medical conditions, such as for Academy Award-winning director/actor John Huston

  • Pregnant actresses during filming for actresses like Bette Midler during the filming of Ruthless People

  • Winnings for some of television's longest running game shows like The Price Is Right

Bachrach has held positions as President of Entertainment and High Net Worth divisions for USI (acquired by Goldman Sachs), and Albert G. Ruben of Beverly Hills. Shel has also appeared as an expert witness in Los Angeles County and Federal Court on Liability Insurance, including Errors & Omissions, Directors & Officers and Employment Practices Liability.

 

Philanthropy 

Shel Bachrach is on the Board of ABCs at Saint John's Health Center and is a major contributor to Cedars-Sinai, LACMA, and other well known Los Angeles institutions. The Bachrach Family is also on the Board of Governors at Cedars-Sinai. Shel is a Member of the Amie Karen Cancer Fund for Children and the Assistance League. Finally, he is a proud supporter of the Circle of Angels.

 

Film credits

  • The Shadow Conspiracy (1997 Production insurance provider)

  • Evita (1996 Production insurance provider)

  • The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996 Production insurance provider)

  • Cutthroat Island (1995 Production insurance provider)

  • Color of Night (1994 Production insurance provider)

  • Cliffhanger (1993 Production insurance provider)

  • Medicine Man (1992 Production insurance provider)

Shel Bachrach is also credited with providing insurance for television shows such as The Price Is Right, Miss Universe, Wanna Bet, Singing Bee, Lingo and First and Last.