Insurance Business America

12/03/2025

In just two years, United Risk has surged into the ranks of the world’s top five MGAs.

Chairman Jamie Sahara highlights rapid expansion across nine countries, 25 underwriting programs, and nearly 600 professionals worldwide. With new programs launching and a strengthened leadership team — including Hayden Smith (CEO), Andrew Lucas (General Counsel), Gregg Holtmeier (CCO), and Patrick Watson (COO) — the firm is building a multibillion‑dollar global platform rooted in entrepreneurial ex*****on and institutional scale.

'We've built one of the strongest management teams in the business'

12/02/2025

: In partnership with NAAIA, Marsh McLennan Agency’s Octavia Bush shares how the industry can make itself more appealing to young professionals. From purpose-driven culture to fresh career pathways, she highlights strategies to inspire and engage the talent that will shape insurance’s future.

Watch the latest episode to hear her perspective.

How can the insurance industry become more appealing?

12/02/2025

Applied Systems, together with Cytora, is reshaping the insurance value chain by embedding vertical AI directly into agency workflows.

Leaders Graham Blackwell, Anupam Gupta, and Richard Hartley highlight how automation can eliminate manual data entry, accelerate underwriting, and enable a “digital round trip” between agents and carriers.

Applied’s agency management technology replaces operational friction with intelligent workflows

12/01/2025

Ukrainian drone strikes on two tankers bound for Novorossiysk pushed premiums higher: ~0.5% for Ukrainian port calls, 0.65–0.8% for Russian routes. Vessel Protect’s Munro Anderson says the attacks reflect a strategy to squeeze Moscow’s energy revenues, reshaping underwriting models.

Drone strikes on Russian-bound tankers drive Black Sea war-risk premiums sharply higher

12/01/2025

Melissa Burke, Vice President and Head of Client Services at AmTrust Financial, warns that 54% of employees report frequent workplace unhappiness, driving disengagement, health risks, and potential workers’ compensation claims.

54% of workers say that they frequently experience some level of quiet cracking

12/01/2025

: The insurance industry’s biggest talent challenge isn’t just about filling roles—it’s about redefining how the sector attracts, engages, and retains people in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Industry leaders weigh in on the biggest talent challenge in insurance at 2025. Featuring insights from Christina Lucas (Google), Heath Shearon (Insurance Town Podcast), Angela Grant (Palomar), Caroline Hanan (VIPR), Tim Brockett (Munich Re US), Jacob Ingerslev (Tokio Marine), Rocky Fradella and Tony Russell (Amwins), Jacqueline Waters (Aon), James Bonham (JBK), Tony Chimera (Westfield), Danette Beck (Astrus), and Ricky Brito (Agent Brokers United).

Top names from across the industry share their views

11/30/2025

Two sanctioned vessels — the Kairos and the Virat — caught fire in the Black Sea after reported external impacts, raising urgent concerns for insurers and risk managers over shadow fleet operations and mine hazards.

Maritime Risk Managers, carriers on high alert after suspected shadow fleet casualties

11/30/2025

Airlines across several continents began pulling Airbus A320 aircraft from service on Friday after the European manufacturer ordered an immediate software change affecting thousands of jets.

New questions for insurers as solar flare blamed for terrifying "uncommanded pitch down event”

11/28/2025

United Risk hits top‑five MGA status as it scales into a multibillion‑dollar global platform.

Jamie Sahara, Chairman of United Risk, says the firm—now operating in nine countries with nearly 600 professionals and a strengthened C‑suite including Hayden Smith as CEO—has built one of the strongest management teams to capture market share.

'We've built one of the strongest management teams in the business'

11/27/2025

A cyber-attack can disrupt your entire organization – are you prepared to respond?

With threats on the rise in North America, insurance professionals need expert insight and practical strategies to protect clients and reputation.

Join our exclusive webinar with Beazley experts including Patrick Whalen, Katherine Heaton, Francisco Donoso, and Craig Linton for real-world guidance on managing cyber incidents from breach to boardroom.

Don’t wait – register now to secure your spot!

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11/27/2025

: Women in Construction is reshaping a historically male‑dominated sector—turning grassroots momentum into a platform that drives real industry change.

Gia Snape interviews Kylee Kleman, South Central Zone construction leader at Marsh, about how WIC grew from a grassroots effort into a powerful force for gender equity, leadership development and community building.

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11/25/2025

Bryan Barrett, Regional Underwriting Manager (Cyber) at Munich Re Specialty, explains why governance, training, and ethical data use are critical as insurers confront lawsuits tied to bias, IP infringement, and privacy violations.

'AI is like a child - constantly learning but not always processing that learning as expected'