“Small changes have had a significant impact for me: limiting social media, reducing exposure to the constant stream of notification alerts, being unapologetic about protecting time with family, prioritizing sleep, and getting outside whenever I can.”

“Captives have the benefit of being a long-term financial tool for their organizations and are very purpose-driven.”

“There’s an art to broking, and you won’t discover your strengths—or what you’re truly capable of—if you only follow the standard playbook.”

“Early in my career, I worked with leaders who taught me that expertise gets you in the room, but trust is what keeps you there.”

Where the risk is supported by good data or mitigation plans, insurers can provide meaningful coverage instead of blanket exclusions.

Acting as that interpreter between client and underwriter has been invaluable in securing better terms and building trust on both sides.

Marsh Risk Power Broker Yan Veytsman has some good advice for younger brokers.

Human connections and working with dynamic businesses are a big part of why this Marsh Risk Power Broker loves his work.

Jimmishea O’Lee likes to solve problems, so when a client needed help with its cryptocurrency business, she relished the challenge.

To really get the best result from the underwriter and the most competitive pricing and terms for the insureds, it really helps for brokers to be additive in the process as opposed to just being transactional.

As we edited the profiles of this year’s crop of Power Broker winners, that phrase, “the ball’s in the back of the net,” kept bubbling up into my consciousness.

This year five brokers were selected as the 2026 Captives Power Brokers.

This year, 6 brokers were selected as the 2026 Cyber Power Brokers. An additional 5 were named finalists.

This year, four individuals were selected as the 2026 Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals Power Broker winners.

This year, 18 brokers were named as the 2026 Private Client Power Brokers.

This year 12 brokers were named Construction Power Brokers. An additional six were selected as finalists.

This year 6 brokers were selected as the 2026 Environmental Power Brokers. An additional 4 were named as finalists.

This year 6 brokers were selected as the 2026 Public Sector Power Brokers.

This year six brokers were selected as the 2026 Marine Power Brokers. An additional broker was named a finalist.

This year 6 brokers were named the 2026 Education & Nonprofit Power Brokers. An additional 4 were selected as finalists.