Magazine

Cover Story December 2025

Sky-high liquor liability insurance premiums—driven by large jury penalties against bars and other establishments—are forcing “Out of Business” signs on the places where everybody knows your name.

By Russ Banham

Features

Council Foundation Invests in New Talent

The Foundation awards 84 academic scholarships to insurance brokerage interns.

Moving Backward on Biodefense?

Though the Trump administration maintains it is committed to disease preparedness, cuts to relevant federal agencies and R&D pipelines have experts questioning the country’s readiness.

Thought Leaders

Redrawing Congressional Battle Lines

A handful of states are at the center of the battle to reshape legislative power...

I’m authentic. I wear my emotions on my sleeve. Some people could say that’s a weakness. We’re driven, we’re really hungry and competitive. You add that with some empathy and good, strong, core values and our culture. I’d say that’s by far our edge.

Lifestyle Joseph Schauer

The New Reality of SAM Coverage

As survivor advocacy drives cultural and legal reforms, sexual abuse and molestation has moved from niche exposure to central liability.

Sponsored By Brown & Riding

International Country Report The Middle East: Changing Economies, New Risks

As nations in the region shift away from near-total focus on oil, insurers are expanding their offerings in cyber and other coverages.

EdgeWorthy Judicial Integrity Dies in Darkness

The Council and its partners are stepping up their fight against secretive third-party financing and other forms of lawsuit abuse.

Vital Signs Healthcare Providers Stay the Course on Vaccines

Q&A with Shawn Gremminger, President and CEO, National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, and Dr. Jennifer Lee, Chief Medical Officer, Alliance of Community Health Plans

Charting the Course of AI Governance

Even as states and regulators set rules, agents and brokers need their own approach to managing use of artificial intelligence.

Weighing Public Broker Performance

Are underperforming public broker valuations an early indicator for the broader market?

Brokers Are the Innovation Imperative

LIIBA has released a new report detailing why brokers matter more than ever.

AI for Smarter Work and Stronger Teams

Agencies incorporating artificial intelligence into operations now can increase efficiencies, attract digital natives, and successfully transition successors.