Michael van Wegen, head of client and market insights international, Gallagher Re Global Strategic Advisory, discusses how reinsurers are balancing strong returns with rising catastrophe losses and market headwinds.

Diane Delaney, executive director, Private Risk Management Association, discusses how insurers can guide affluent homeowners in managing coverage gaps and preparing for evolving risks.

Ann Modica, AM Best director of credit rating, criteria, research & analytics, unpacks the significance of the Federal Reserve’s latest rate cut, key takeaways from its projections, and how shifting payroll data and tariffs may complicate policy ahead.

In his book, “Sell Like a Pro,” Daniel Sarappo, a broker at Retirement Planning Specialists, discusses how building trust, mastering products and creating referral-driven systems are keys for agents to thrive in today’s competitive insurance market.

Jay Feinman, professor emeritus at Rutgers Law School, discusses the structural failures in disaster insurance markets, the growing impact of climate change and the critical role of government in creating resilient, equitable coverage. 

Paul Vacquier, CEO, Beagle Services, discusses why non-weather water damage remains a top property loss for insurers, how evacuations worsen claims and how technology can help reduce preventable losses.

Karen Clark, co-founder and CEO, Karen Clark & Co., discusses why the United States remains vulnerable to a $100 billion hurricane, with rising coastal property values amplifying exposure risks for insurers.

In the book Faith & Purpose, industry veteran Brian Duperreault shares lessons from five decades in insurance, reflecting on crisis leadership, innovation and the enduring role of purpose and integrity.

Lauren Darr, partner, Johnson Lambert, shares how electronic-only statutory filing is reshaping statement preparation for insurers.

Jennifer Nuest, SVP, transportation practice leader, Amwins, discusses how rising costs, capacity pressures and legal risks are challenging transportation insurers and how technology is helping to reshape strategies.