Insurance Business America

Alex Bovicelli, Senior Director of Cyber Threat Intelligence at Tokio Marine HCC – Cyber & Professional Lines Group (CPLG), met with Insurance Business to expose a growing but underreported crisis: ransomware groups like Akira are relentlessly targeting small and mid-sized businesses using brute-force attacks on SSL VPN login pages. https://hubs.la/Q03P55qY0

AI is here—and insurance leaders are ready to thrive. At the Women in Insurance Summit Los Angeles, the panel “Are You Prepared to Thrive in the AI Era?” explores how artificial intelligence is transforming workflows, communication, and risk strategy across the industry. 🎙 Moderator: Melissa Horwich – Gallagher 💡 Panelists: • Jimmishea O’Lee – Aon • Katie Pope, Esq. – The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers • Chris Reese – Zurich North America • Amy Vitarelli – Heffernan Insurance Brokers Join us October 30 at the Sheraton Universal Hotel to hear how these experts are embracing innovation and shaping the future of insurance. https://hubs.la/Q03NhTdD0 #IBWomenInInsurance #AIinInsurance #InsuranceInnovation #WomenInLeadership #October30

Andrew Caldwell’s journey from entry-level hire to CEO is a masterclass in servant leadership and culture-first growth. By living every role and rewarding every team member when revenue exceeds targets, he’s built Smart Choice into the nation’s fastest-growing agency network. Under his leadership, the firm has executed $170M in M&A—always starting with a phone call to ensure cultural fit—and continues to empower agents through choice and specialization. Discover how culture drives Smart Choice’s success. https://hubs.la/Q03P6dFh0 #InsuranceLeadership #CultureFirst #ServantLeadership #SmartChoice #GrowthMindset

As employment-related risks continue to evolve, brokers are reassessing how they approach employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) for their clients. https://hubs.la/Q03P9bHF0

As carriers unbundle auto coverage from commercial packages, insureds face rising costs, narrower terms, and increased scrutiny—especially around HNOA and public auto exposures. Amwins experts Joe Krieg and Evan Taylor share how brokers can help clients navigate the shift with telematics, safety investments, and transparent data. https://hubs.la/Q03P55p70

Greg Pike of LP Insurance Services, LLC warns the move from a $36,000 fixed cap to a state‑calculated variable limit tied to average wages will complicate audits, recalibrate rates via NCCI, and likely raise premiums for many small Nevada businesses. https://hubs.la/Q03P99YY0

Women in Insurance Initiative proudly supports the Women in Insurance Summit New York. As a champion of diversity, leadership, and career development, WII is honoured to help spotlight the next generation of industry leaders. Join us on October 27, 2025 — 583 Park Avenue, 8:30 AM ET. Register at https://hubs.la/Q03NY6mb0 #IBWomenInInsurance #Leadership #CareerDevelopment #Insurance

Mike Bachrodt of kWh Analytics says the sector will see a more measured expansion through 2027, driven by policy shifts, grid constraints, and AI‑linked demand from data centers, while smarter, behavior‑based insurance and parametric solutions can stabilize project economics. https://hubs.la/Q03P8VHF0

At Applied Net 2025, Chase Petrey of Applied Pay outlined how the platform is streamlining insurance agency payments through real-time integration, automated reconciliation, and AI-driven tools like Applied Recon. https://hubs.la/Q03P57dK0

The insurance industry is evolving fast — but are we keeping up with the skills needed to thrive? Join Catherine Marincel (Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance), Eileen Garrity (One80 Intermediaries), Melissa Morton (RenaissanceRE), and Patty Cadogan (Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions) for the Fireside Chat Level up – Closing the insurance skill gaps. Gain executive insights and actionable strategies to upskill, reskill, and future-proof your career. 👉 Register today: https://hubs.la/Q03NhH1z0 #IBWomenInInsurance #WomenInInsurance #InsuranceLeadership #FutureOfWork