The 2025 Rising Stars demonstrate what it means to put the customer first, striving to place their clients’ businesses at the heart of what they do each day.

Daniel Kilberg, area executive vice president, Gallagher, and a 2024 Real Estate Power Broker winner, talks about his brokering journey with Risk & Insurance.

An insured’s claims philosophy will be key to navigating these challenging conditions.

Gallagher’s Brandon Cole operates in the nonprofit sector of insurance. He says specialization leads to strong relationships and alignment with clients and underwriters alike.

2024 Public Sector Power Broker winner Marcus Henthorn dives into public sector brokering, from its challenging lines to AI’s impact on the industry.

From fleet to cyber insurance, Marsh’s Matthew Gluck discusses the toughest coverage challenges his clients face.

Gallagher’s Sarah Palmer shares her career journey and the projects making life science brokering an interesting and fulfilling path.

Gallagher’s Josh Daly, AVP, regional education practice leader, shares his journey in brokering.

Madalyn Young of Gallagher talks about her start in insurance and the importance of cyber risk management in the health care industry.

Marsh’s Greg Abboud talks about overcoming industry challenges, embracing AI and building future talent.

The cyber insurance industry is still in its formative stages and is continuously evolving within the broader insurance sector, according to Darryn Ratliff, making it a career path ripe with opportunity.

Spotlighting the next generation of insurance talent, Risk & Insurance spoke with Marsh’s Kurt Spielmann.

Gallagher’s Molly Belmont welcomes a challenge, especially if it means helping her clients get solutions to their employee benefits questions.

Every day is unique and there is always something new to learn for Will Kantlehner, which is why he finds the construction industry to be fascinating.

To succeed in insurance, says Public Sector Power Broker Samar Patni of Marsh, focus should be on building strong relationships and trust with clients.

Yan Veytsman of Marsh says young brokers looking to carve a place in the industry should focus on these three things: attention to detail, adaptability and taking initiative.

For Deepak Adappa, insurance and brokering is still a relationship business regardless of how much technology is brought into our daily lives. That’s how he gets the job done for his clients.

Despite today’s biggest cyber challenges, MMA’s Marc Schein believes experienced brokers are well equipped to navigate the complexities of the market to secure the necessary coverage for their clients.

Marsh’s Erin O’Shaughnessy shares her purview on the ins and outs of insurance brokering, from today’s biggest challenges to what’s driving innovation for the future.

Falak Kothari discusses the challenges of securing coverage for natural catastrophes, the rising threat of nuclear verdicts, and how generative AI is transforming the commercial insurance landscape.