Insurance Business America

09/17/2025

CFC’s global ambitions are accelerating—and Louise O’Shea is steering the charge. As Group CEO, O’Shea is leading CFC through a bold international expansion, product diversification, and a $1.7B refinancing effort aimed at reducing capital costs and fueling growth.

It's primarily known for cyber – but that may be about to change

09/17/2025

Applied Systems president Chase Petrey unveils how AI-powered reconciliation is transforming insurance accounting from manual drudgery to strategic finance. With 99%+ accuracy and automated commission processing, agencies are shifting from admin-heavy tasks to cash flow optimization and financial planning.

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'I'm happy to spend a lot of money on work that makes me money'

09/17/2025

Kirk Chamberlain’s story is a masterclass in applying industry expertise to global impact. As EVP of HUB’s national construction practice, he’s spent decades managing risk in high-stakes environments—but his co-founding of World Refugees School (WRS) shows how that same mindset can transform humanitarian efforts.

HUB's Kirk Chamberlain makes the case for investment in his humanitarian vision

09/17/2025

Andrew Caldwell’s journey from entry-level hire to CEO is a masterclass in servant leadership and culture-first growth.

By living every role and rewarding every team member when revenue exceeds targets, he’s built Smart Choice into the nation’s fastest-growing agency network.

Under his leadership, the firm has executed $170M in M&A—always starting with a phone call to ensure cultural fit—and continues to empower agents through choice and specialization.

Discover how culture drives Smart Choice’s success.

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Where servant leadership meets serious scale – inside Smart Choice’s culture-first empire

09/17/2025

🚨 Hurry – nominations for Insurance Business America’s Elite Women 2026 close TOMORROW

Time is running out to recognize the most influential female leaders in US insurance. Whether you’re nominating a colleague or yourself, don’t miss this chance to be featured in the 11th annual list.

🏆 Winners announced March 2026 for International Women’s Day

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09/17/2025

The US insurance industry is far from uniform. A closer look at state-by-state agent distribution and premium earnings shows striking imbalances between workforce size and revenue potential.

A state-by-state look at US insurance highlights sharp imbalances, where agent distribution and premium earnings don’t align with revenue potential

09/16/2025

: QBE North America’s president of accident & health, Tara Krauss, explains why medical stop-loss is the financial safety net every self-funded employer needs. Discover the top claim drivers from our 2025 Accident & Health Market Report.

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Expert shares insights from a newly released report

09/16/2025

Charley Todd of Charley Insurance warns that surging premiums and shrinking coverage options are turning home insurance into a luxury for high-net-worth homeowners.

Clients are increasingly considering self-insurance, according to one agency owner

09/16/2025

A Manhattan judge on Tuesday dismissed the most serious charges against the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, tossing out two terrorism-related murder counts but leaving a raft of other allegations intact as the high-profile case moves forward.

Judge tosses out terrorism-related murder counts

09/16/2025

Bryan Wood, meteorologist and catastrophe analyst at Munich Re Specialty, cautions that hail is the costliest thunderstorm peril—responsible for 50–80 % of claims and about $10 billion in annual US property damage—with frequency rising and roof repair costs up 18 % since 2020.

Munich Re Specialty analyzes the increasing threat of hail and rising roof repair costs

09/16/2025

Join Linde Hotchkiss, Executive Vice President & Regional Managing Director at Newfront, as she shares her powerful journey in insurance—unpacking the challenges she’s faced and the bold strategies that helped her rise.

In just minutes, you’ll walk away with motivation, perspective, and actionable lessons to fuel your own career journey.

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09/16/2025

: Top executives are weighing in on the biggest opportunities for growth in specialty insurance today.

Tom Iorio (Nationwide), Matthew Rolph (Inigo), and Jon Monks (Sompo) discuss how emerging risks and untapped markets are creating new avenues for growth in the specialty insurance sector.

Watch the full video to learn where the next big wins in specialty insurance will emerge.

Top execs reveal where the next big wins for specialty insurance will emerge