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Leader's Edge

A Council Platform
Insurance
Insurance Industry
Employee Benefits
Artificial Intelligence
Risk Management
Leadership
California
Excess and Surplus Insurance
Wildfires
Underwriting
Data Centers
Fix Our Forests Act
Bipartisanship
Affordable Care Act
Mentorship
Entrepreneurship
Catastrophe Loss Modeling
Media Landscape
Education
Data Analysis

Established in 2004, Leader’s Edge is the award-winning content platform for The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers, covering legal and legislative issues, international business and regulation, management trends and best practices, technology, and more. Leader’s Edge is written and recorded for large and mid-sized commercial insurance and employee benefit executives around the globe.

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With the Artemis II crew completing the first crewed lunar flyby in 50 years, space is back in the spotlight, and so is the complex world of risk that surrounds it.

In this episode of the Leader’s Edge Podcast, Denis Bensoussan, head of space at Bea... more

In this episode of the Leader's Edge podcast John Jackovin, executive director of the BrokerTech Ventures Accelerator, shares what he's seeing on the front lines of insurance innovation.

As artificial intelligence moves from buzzword to business too... more

After years as a leading independent acquirer, the Leavitt Group recently sold a 21% stake in its business, but it has remained near the top of the list of active buyers.

Speaking with Leader’s Edge Editor in Chief Sandy Laycox, agency Executive Cha... more

Part two of our conversation with Chris Sparro, CEO of North America for Sompo Commercial P&C Insurance.

In in this episode of the Leader's Edge podcast, Chris Sparro, CEO of North America for Sompo Commercial P&C Insurance, continues his discussion... more

Part one of our conversation with Chris Sparro, CEO of North America for Sompo Commercial P&C Insurance.

In this episode of the Leader's Edge podcast, Chris Sparro, CEO of North America for Sampo Commercial P&C Insurance, discusses talent and traini... more

In this episode, Associate Editor Chris Hann sits down with Patrick Kinney, CEO of Keystone Agency Partners, for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey in the insurance industry.

Kinney, a returning guest, traces his path from his early days ... more

Against a backdrop of music, laughter, and clashing steel, Renaissance fairs create an atmosphere where history and imagination blur together.

From their unconventional origins to their modern-day popularity, these events combine entertainment, entr... more

From the Today show to Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and beyond, Meredith Vieira's career spans decades and many famous television brands.

In this discussion moderated by Council Meetings and Culture Associate Samantha Willow at the Insurance Leader... more

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Recent Guests

John Jackovin
Executive Director of the BrokerTech Ventures Accelerator
BrokerTech Ventures
Episode: Navigating Maturing AI in Startup Culture
Eric Leavitt
Executive Chairman and CEO of Leavitt Group
Leavitt Group
Episode: M&A Master Class
Chris Sparrow
CEO of North America for Sampo Commercial P&C Insurance
Sampo
Episode: Riding the Spectrum of Talent and Tech
Chris Sparro
CEO of North America for Sampo Commercial P&C Insurance
Sampo
Episode: The Credibility Curve
Libby Ulm
Communications and marketing manager at Specialty Insurance Agency
Specialty Insurance Agency
Episode: Where Knights, Crowds, and Coverage Collide
Ariel Begley
Pyrotechnic fire performer with a background in performing arts.
Specialty Insurance Agency
Episode: Where Knights, Crowds, and Coverage Collide
Meredith Vieira
Journalist, TV and game show host
Episode: Meredith Vieira on Changing Media Landscapes
Michele Sansone
Chief Underwriting Officer for Property and Head of Multinational Solutions
Axa Xl
Episode: Primary Focus on Secondary Perils
Maddie Barker
Miss Kentucky USA and daughter of Andy Barker
Episode: Personal Lines with Andy Barker

Hosts

Sandy Laycox
Editor-in-Chief of Leaders Edge, skilled in covering legal and regulatory issues in insurance.
Zach Yule
Content Producer specializing in market analysis for insurance trends.

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Personal Lines with Patrick Kinney
Q: What makes you an effective leader?
Being unbiased about problems and focusing on understanding the situation and working through it without panic makes him an effective leader.
Personal Lines with Patrick Kinney
Q: If you could change one thing about the insurance industry, what would it be?
Kinney believes the industry could do better in terms of diversity and inclusion, particularly bringing in more diverse talent.
Personal Lines with Patrick Kinney
Q: What has kept you in the industry?
What keeps him in the industry is the amazing people he's met, the constant change, and the supportive environment at Travelers.
Introduction to Humanity with David Brooks
Q: What is the next book or thing that you're going to be focused on?
He mentions he is writing a book on motivation and desire, focusing on determination being more important than intelligence.
Introduction to Humanity with David Brooks
Q: How do you make the people in your organization feel seen?
Brooks emphasizes the importance of letting others talk and actively listening to them, fostering a sense of community.

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What is Leader's Edge about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the commercial insurance and employee benefits sectors, this series features discussions about legal, regulatory, and management trends impacting the industry. Episodes cover a range of topics such as catastrophe modeling, leadership in insurance, innovations in insurance technology, and the importance of trust and transparency in organizational culture. Through engaging interviews with industry leaders, the series provides insights that not only keep professionals informed about the dynamics of the insurance world but also offer strategies for navigating its complexities. Potential listeners will find valuable content that speaks to both industry-specific challenges and broader themes applicable to leadership and organizational... more

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2. Eric Leavitt
3. Chris Sparrow
4. Chris Sparro
5. Libby Ulm
6. Ariel Begley
7. Meredith Vieira
8. Michele Sansone

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