Insurance Business America

The latest Insurance Business America bi-weekly newsletter is packed with the insights you need to navigate rising specialization, Cat risk, social media marketing, and market volatility. Jencap’s Natalie Golubski breaks down how digital reputations are influencing underwriting. Kettle CUO Brian Espie unpacks the fallout from NOAA’s data shutdown. From TMPAA, Christopher Pesce , Patrick Charles, Jennifer Burnham (Guidry), and Julie Gibbs spotlight talent gaps in the MGA boom. And Joe Iten of The Iten Agency reveals how he's rebuilding tech from the inside out. Catch the full insights in this week’s Insurance Intelligence Weekly. #Insurance #MGA #Underwriting #Insurtech #RiskManagement

Albert Saab, founder of SwanPro, is on a mission to reinvent how insurers operate, from real-time quoting to multilingual AI-powered customer support. Learn how he’s using cutting-edge tech to transform insurance at #IBFutureFest 2025. Session: “Embracing AI: Navigating Fear and Uncertainty with Confidence” 🎟️ Register now and step into the future of insurance. https://hubs.la/Q03n078D0 #AILeadership #TechInnovation #IBFutureFest #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfInsurance

Capt. Rahul Khanna, Global Head of Marine Risk Consulting at Allianz Commercial, explains how regional conflicts, sanctions, the expansion of the "shadow fleet," and complex trade relations are reshaping risk exposure, even as total vessel losses hit a record low. https://hubs.la/Q03pk80B0

In a decision that could ripple through the commercial insurance landscape, the Tennessee Court of Appeals has ruled that two insurers must share responsibility for defending a property management company in a premises liability lawsuit. https://hubs.la/Q03pjSMv0

🏆 Johnson & Johnson Insurance has been recognized as a 5-Star Wholesale Broker & MGA by Insurance Business America! With a legacy dating back to 1930, Johnson & Johnson Insurance continues to blend tradition with innovation—leveraging cutting-edge technology, expanding nationwide, and prioritizing client experience. Discover what makes them a 5-Star Wholesale Broker and MGA! https://hubs.la/Q03jYw8b0 #IBA5StarWholesaleBrokerandMGA #WholesaleInsurance #MGA #InsuranceInnovation

The US could see a spike in product recalls across key industries like food, consumer goods, and automotive, as global supply chains shift under tariff pressure and regulatory changes! Chris Harvey, Senior Vice President of Client Services at Sedgwick, warns that companies moving too quickly to find alternative suppliers risk substandard components and quality issues. https://hubs.la/Q03pjT710

High-net-worth (HNW) individuals face increasingly sophisticated cyber threats like social engineering, wire transfer fraud, and AI-driven impersonation scams, often exceeding the coverage offered by standard homeowner's policy add-ons. Kareen Boyadjian of Tokio Marine HCC - CPLG emphasizes that traditional cyber coverage focusing on identity theft is insufficient for these evolving risks. https://hubs.la/Q03pc78p0

Josh Levine, CEO of Cake & Arrow, has made a career out of rethinking how companies reach their most elusive customers. At #IBFutureFest 2025, he’ll share the unconventional strategies that are redefining growth in a saturated market. Session: “Unlocking the Unreachable: Bold Strategies for Customer Growth in a Crowded Market” 🎟️ Register now and stand out from the crowd. https://hubs.la/Q03m_nt50 #CustomerGrowth #BusinessInnovation #IBFutureFest #Strategy #DigitalTransformation

CFC has expanded its Cyber Proactive Response (CPR) coverage to include sector-specific insurance policies tailored to digital health, fintech, and technology clients. https://hubs.la/Q03p7bTB0

Landlord insurance costs have surged due to natural disaster claims, and now liability insurance, especially for multi-family investment properties, is facing a hardening market. REInsurePro highlights that increasing loss severity and a challenging legal environment are driving premium hikes, stricter underwriting, and coverage limitations. https://hubs.la/Q03p44VZ0 #LiabilityInsurance #InvestmentProperty #LandlordInsurance #RealEstateInsurance #HardMarket