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Leader's Edge

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

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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In this episode of Politics & Risk, The Council’s SVP of Government Affairs Joel Kopperud sits down with Council President and CEO Joel Wood.

With just over two weeks left before America’s midterm elections, Wood and Kopperud break down the key issu... more

The success of the second BrokerTech Connect conference validates the belief of its parent organization, BrokerTech Ventures, that it can be a convener of stakeholders across the insurance industry, says Mike Victorson, BTV co-CEO and CEO of M3 Insur... more

Crawford & Co. is dedicated to ensuring that its institutional knowledge is passed from experienced claims adjusters to the younger generation, Chief Sales Officer Marc Cunningham tells the Leader’s Edge Podcast.

That means establishing training pro... more

In this episode of the Leader's Edge Podcast, reporter Russ Banham discusses his October cover story on cyber-enabled cargo theft.

From the container ship that blocked the Suez Canal in 2021 to today’s supply chain disruptions in the Strait of Hormu... more

In this episode of our personal lines podcast series, associate editor Chris Hann sits down with Walid Nehme, Chairman at Associated Alliance. Nehme shares what it was like growing up in Lebanon during a time of war, how that conflict shaped him and ... more

A string of high-profile art heists in France, as recently as early September, highlights the unique risks in holding these pricey pieces.

Tyler Najeer, who specializes in fine arts and jewelry risk management for Gallagher, joins the Leader’s Edge ... more

In this episode, Leader's Edge speaks with Lance Malcolm, president of U.S. network solutions at Crawford & Co., about wildfire resilience in Europe and the United States.

With wildfires scorching Spain and southern France this summer, and nearly 8 ... more

In this episode of our personal lines podcast series, associate editor Chris Hann interviews Jennifer Hill, Vice President and Operations Director at Harmon Dennis Bradshaw, a partner with Higginbotham. Hill shares how a college major switch from acc... more

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Recent Guests

Joel Wood
President and CEO of The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers and former lobbyist
The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers
Episode: Midterm Election Preview: Council Lobbyists Break Down Races and Insurance Repercussions
Mike Victorson
CEO of M3 Insurance and co-CEO of BrokerTech Ventures
M3 Insurance; BrokerTech Ventures
Episode: BTV Moves Beyond Startup
Mark Cunningham
Chief Sales Officer
Crawford & Co.
Episode: Older Workers Bring Necessary Knowledge to New Recruits
Russ Banham
Leader's Edge writer and episode guest
Leader's Edge
Episode: Digital Hijack: Cargo Theft in the Cyber Age
Walid Nehme
Chairman at Associated Alliance
Associated Alliance
Episode: Personal Lines with Walid Nehme
Tyler Najeer
Client Services Associate at Gallagher specializing in fine arts and jewelry risk management
Gallagher
Episode: Insuring the Irreplaceable: From The Louvre to Lego Sets
Lance Malcolm
President of US Network Solutions at Crawford & Co.
Crawford & Co.
Episode: Burning Parallels: Wildfire Risk on Both Sides of the Atlantic
Jennifer Hill
Vice President and Operations Director at Harmon Dennis Bradshaw, a partner with Higginbotham
Harmon Dennis Bradshaw / Higginbotham
Episode: Personal Lines with Jennifer Hill
Ken Olson
Vice President for Employee Benefits at BroadStreet Partners
BroadStreet Partners
Episode: Addressing Affordability

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Zach Yule
Host/Producer of Leader's Edge, long-running host of the podcast

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Midterm Election Preview: Council Lobbyists Break Down Races and Insurance Repercussions
Q: What is HR 1, 2, and 3 going to be? What is your legislative strategy? What are your priorities as Democrats?
Kopperud says the priorities discussed included restoring enhanced health care subsidies, restoring Medicaid cuts and exploring a public option, with unresolved questions about its scope and effects on commercial markets.
Midterm Election Preview: Council Lobbyists Break Down Races and Insurance Repercussions
Q: I guess the question is, will the Senate flip as well?
Wood says a Democratic Senate takeover is plausible, citing polling and betting-market expectations, while noting that election forecasts can be wrong.
Personal Lines with Jennifer Hill
Q: Do you think the insurance industry's reputation affects its ability to attract new talent, and what can be done?
Yes, there is a reputation issue, but recognizing the essential role insurance plays in everyday life and profitability enables constructive improvements in how the industry communicates its value and care for customers.
Personal Lines with Jennifer Hill
Q: Who helped you navigate early career decisions, and what impact did that have?
Dr. Richard Corbett, a favorite professor, steered me toward the agency side and arranged interviews, providing mentorship during a difficult personal period and helping me make a sound career choice.
Personal Lines with Jennifer Hill
Q: How did your grandmother influence your career choice and leadership style in insurance?
Watching my grandmother step in to run the family's insurance agency after her husband's health issues demonstrated to me how leadership and resilience can be exercised within a family business, shaping my respect for practical, hands-on management.

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This show centers on the insurance brokerage ecosystem, encompassing technology adoption, AI, data, risk management, and leadership in mid-to-large scale organizations. Episodes frequently feature industry executives and practitioners discussing talent development, digital transformation, cyber risk, international benefits, and the interplay between startups and incumbents. Notable threads include practical guidance on AI integration at the desk level, workforce evolution in an AI-enabled claims and brokerage world, and cross-border insurance considerations for expatriates and digital nomads. The format tends to pair hands-on insights with real-world case studies and leadership lessons, making it useful for listeners seeking strategic persp... more

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2. Mike Victorson
3. Mark Cunningham
4. Russ Banham
5. Walid Nehme
6. Tyler Najeer
7. Lance Malcolm
8. Jennifer Hill

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