Sophia Langley

Leslie Nylund, national managing director at The Baldwin Group, says that trust is the foundation of successful relationships between brokers and insurance companies. Speaking on September 24, 2025, Nylund emphasized that this trust remains important no matter how the market changes, whether it’s hardening, softening, or swinging between the two. At Baldwin, the team refers … Read more

Catherine Marincel, senior vice president at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, is highlighting a growing issue in the insurance world: many young professionals are strong with technical skills but lack important soft skills. She will lead a discussion on this topic next month at the Women in Insurance Summit in New York. Marincel explained that while … Read more

Threats against company leaders are rising sharply around the world, raising concerns among top security officials. This increase comes amid ongoing economic struggles, political divides, and the spread of false information online. A new report from Allied Universal reveals that 42% of chief security officers globally have noticed more violent threats aimed at their organization’s … Read more

The world of insurance claims is changing fast. Pete Macdonald, chief claims officer at Munich Re Specialty – North America, shared some insights about how the industry is adapting to new challenges. With over 20 years of experience, he says recent shifts in litigation, customer demands, and business teamwork have pushed the pace of change. … Read more

The booming demand for affordable housing across North America is driving rapid growth in the construction industry. But with this surge come new risks that go beyond the usual dangers seen on job sites. Builders and developers are facing fresh challenges that require careful management to avoid costly problems down the line. One key issue … Read more

Jaguar Land Rover, the UK’s biggest carmaker, is dealing with a major cyberattack that has forced it to shut down three factories until at least October 1. The disruption is costing the company millions every week, with losses estimated at around £50 million ($68 million). What makes the situation worse is that Jaguar Land Rover … Read more

Artificial intelligence is changing the way insurance brokers work, helping them make decisions faster and run their operations more smoothly. But even with all this new technology, insurance still relies heavily on people. The challenge now is finding the right mix between smart technology and human skill. Jimmishea O’Lee, who leads the West Region Middle … Read more

Early Monday morning, a 4.3-magnitude earthquake shook the Berkeley area, waking people as far as Santa Rosa and Santa Cruz. The quake, which struck at 2:56 a.m., was the strongest to hit the San Francisco Bay Area in three years. It served as a reminder that this densely populated and insured region is still very … Read more

A recent panel discussion brought together experts from Willis, Marsh, and Risk Strategies to talk about the challenges and risks companies face in corporate insurance. The event, part of the Q3 Professional Risks Power Panel, focused on key areas including how to set insurance limits and retentions wisely, the growing concern around risks tied to … Read more

A new bill introduced in Congress aims to stop health insurance companies from owning clinics that serve Medicare patients. The “Patients Over Profits Act” targets the growing trend of insurance companies buying independent medical clinics. Lawmakers are worried that this practice puts making money ahead of patient care. The bill would require insurers and their … Read more