A look at this year’s At Large Theo Award winners.

When a post-pandemic claims crisis threatened to overwhelm its workers’ compensation program, Kelly overhauled its approach — forging a data-driven partnership that dramatically reduced litigation, accelerated claim closure, and put injured workers back at the center of the process.

By asking “why” one more time than most organizations are willing to, Professional Contract Services built a nurse triage program that dramatically reduced lost time and claim volume — while proving that caring for employees as whole human beings is the smartest risk management strategy of all.

By unifying its approach to risk across workers’ compensation, auto liability, and general liability — and backing it with predictive analytics, behavioral safety training, and aggressive early intervention — Verizon achieved tens of millions of dollars in savings while building a stronger culture of care for its workforce.

By building a seamless system that puts the right information in front of injured employees the moment they need it — and backs it up with a rigorously tested ergonomics program — State Farm’s workers’ compensation team has made early intervention a reality, not just a goal.

Excess casualty has moved beyond traditional hard and soft market cycles. Here’s how clients, brokers and risk managers can navigate a more complex landscape defined by severity, specialization and structural change.

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

This year, 17 brokers were selected as the 2026 At Large Power Brokers. An additional broker was selected as a finalist.

This year 12 brokers were selected as At Large Power Brokers. An additional three were named as finalists.

This year 12 brokers were selected as At Large Power Brokers. An additional two were named as finalists.

This year, 10 brokers from across the brokerage field were named as the 2023 At Large Power Broker winners. An additional four brokers were named as finalists.

The way we get from points A to B is changing, and Nicole Sivieri is helping her clients pave the way toward a new day in transportation.

This year, twelve brokers from across the brokerage field were named as the 2022 At Large Power Broker winners. An additional four brokers were named as finalists.

Rising Star Lael Chappell is a firm believer in the endless opportunities within the industry.

EPIC broker Rudy Milfort shares what excites him about working in the industry and his personal brokering philosophy.

This year, 18 brokers from across the brokerage field were named as the 2021 At Large Power Broker winners. An additional eight brokers were named as finalists.

This year, 18 brokers from across the brokerage field were named as the 2020 At Large Power Broker winners. An additional six brokers were named as finalists.