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.

Podcasts
Advanced Underwriting in E&S
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August 31, 2025

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Building Out Wholesale
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August 26, 2025

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On Benefits and Friends
A conversation with employee benefits leaders Jenn Walsh and Lisa Hawker.
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The State of System Integration
A conversation on payment processing system integration with FIRST Insurance Fun...
July 15, 2025

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Modern Benefits: Design, Delivery, and Disconnects
A conversation at The Council's Employee Benefits Leadership Forum with Prudenti...
June 17, 2025