Sandy Laycox

Laycox is editor in chief of Leader's Edge. Before joining The Council, she served as senior writer/editor for America's Essential Hospitals, where she co-launched an award-winning digital magazine and wrote a history of the association.  Prior roles include producing corporate histories for The History Factory and editing best practice case studies in corporate performance at the Corporate Executive board. Laycox earned a bachelor of arts degree in history and philosophy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a master of fine arts degree in creative nonfiction writing from the University of New Orleans.
Advanced Underwriting in E&S
Podcasts Advanced Underwriting in E&S
Nationwide’s John Anthony,  SVP, Contract P&C and Excess,  E&S Wholesale, d...
Sponsored By Nationwide August 31, 2025
Building Out Wholesale
Podcasts Building Out Wholesale
AXA XL’s Head of Wholesale Solutions in the Americas Tim Whisler discusses gro...
Sponsored By AXA XL August 26, 2025
On Benefits and Friends
Podcasts On Benefits and Friends
A conversation with employee benefits leaders Jenn Walsh and Lisa Hawker.
August 20, 2025
The State of System Integration 
Podcasts The State of System Integration 
A conversation on payment processing system integration with FIRST Insurance Fun...
Sponsored By FIRST Insurance Funding July 15, 2025
Modern Benefits: Design, Delivery, and Disconnects
Podcasts Modern Benefits: Design, Delivery, and Disconnects
A conversation at The Council's Employee Benefits Leadership Forum with Prudenti...
Sponsored By Prudential June 17, 2025