Newfront’s Michelle Landver says transparency is critical in this industry, as it builds better relationships and solidifies trust between client and insurance partner.

Newfront’s Paul Martinez finds joy in his job as a broker when his clients find benefit in the services he provides.

Whether it’s the project finance side or insurance broking itself, crafting solutions that strike a balance for all stakeholders brings broker Todd Burack joy in his job every day.

“Relationships are certainly important, but how well you serve your customer and help them solve their problems is how your level of success is defined.”

“Nonprofits are society’s last line of defense; they help when no one else can. Insurers know this and see the additional risks these organizations face — especially filling low-wage jobs with qualified personnel, which has always been a struggle.”

We asked the Gallagher client executive about the challenges currently facing her education-sector clients — and the brokering philosophy she uses to help overcome them.

“As brokers, we uniquely see both sides of the aisle in the transaction. Transparency and timeliness are two words that stand out to me that could be improved on in helping our clients make educated buying decisions.”

“The insurance industry has become black and white, which distances it from the reality that consumers face. Algorithms control premiums and appetites have become too hardened.”

Gallagher broker Kelly Eisenbies shares her insurance career journey so far and what it takes to get higher education institutions the best coverage for their student athletes.

WTW’s Jaclyn Perryman appreciates what makes the agricultural, food and beverage sectors unique — including their challenges — and shares her advice for how to help clients succeed.

Here’s our conversation with 2023 Private Client Power Broker Mike Summers, who was recently hired as strategic account executive with HUBPrivate Client group.

Whether he’s implementing new types of benefits to encourage employee recruitment and retention or watching trends in employee benefits, this Risk Cooperative broker is helping clients navigate a highly complex space.

After years of intense CAT activity, the real estate market is experiencing some stability. Broker Sean Gabay details what insureds can expect over the next year.

Samantha Bradley of HUB International works hard to make her clients feel like they’ve got an adviser and advocate in her.

“I don’t get to see the art every day, but I know that I’m protecting these collections working with private collectors, both from a risk management standpoint and also making sure the insurance is appropriate.”

This Alliant broker shares his take on how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will affect the renewable energy sector and sustainability as a whole.

The young broker talks building a career in insurance and working as a woman in a male-dominated industry.

This Aon broker shares her foray into technology brokering and the ways she keeps both herself and her clients in the know.

This Marsh broker has family across the industry and credits their support as a key role in his successful career.

Many fine arts brokers come to the industry with a deep passion and knowledge of art history. For Emily Schaffer, it gives her the ability to protect what she loves as well.