Zach West

Zach West is a content specialist for Leader's Edge. He previously served as Market Intelligence & Insights associate for The Council, focusing on research and analysis. West continues to assist with the management and production of The Council’s flagship market surveys. A native of Portland, Oregon, West is a 2017 graduate of The George Washington University with a B.S. in both Physics and Mathematics.
Cyber Shows Signs of Stabilizing, Property Remains Hard
P&C Cyber Shows Signs of Stabilizing, Property Remains Hard
The Council’s Commercial P/C Market Index for Q1 is here.
May 24, 2023
Property Overtakes Cyber as Most Troubled Line in Q4 2022
P&C Property Overtakes Cyber as Most Troubled Line in Q4 2022
The Council’s Commercial P/C Market Index for Q4 is here.
February 22, 2023
Commercial P/C Market Index Year in Review: 2022
P&C Commercial P/C Market Index Year in Review: 2022
Inflation, natural catastrophe, and more⁠—key market trends from 2022.
December 21, 2022
CIAB Q3 2022 P/C Market Survey Results Are In
P&C CIAB Q3 2022 P/C Market Survey Results Are In
Key takeaways from The Council’s latest market survey.
November 18, 2022
Where From Here?
P&C Where From Here?
The past, present and potential future state of the cyber insurance market.
September 29, 2022
CIAB Q2 2022 P/C Market Survey Results Are In
P&C CIAB Q2 2022 P/C Market Survey Results Are In
Key takeaways from The Council’s latest market survey.
August 17, 2022
CIAB Q1 2022 P/C Market Survey Results Are In
P&C CIAB Q1 2022 P/C Market Survey Results Are In
Key takeaways from The Council's latest survey in 60 seconds.
May 25, 2022
All (Mostly) Quiet on the Business Interruption Front
P&C All (Mostly) Quiet on the Business Interruption Front
An update on the state of business interruption litigation
April 26, 2022
The Results Are In: Q4 2021 Commercial P/C Market Survey
P&C The Results Are In: Q4 2021 Commercial P/C Market Survey
Key takeaways from The Council’s latest survey in under 60 seconds.
March 8, 2022
The Results Are In: Commercial P/C Market Survey Q3 2021
P&C The Results Are In: Commercial P/C Market Survey Q3 2021
Key takeaways from The Council’s latest survey in under 60 seconds.
November 22, 2021
The Results Are In: Commercial P/C Market Survey Q2 2021
P&C The Results Are In: Commercial P/C Market Survey Q2 2021
Key takeaways from The Council's latest survey in under 60 seconds.
August 24, 2021
Looking Back to Find a Way Forward
Brokerage Ops Looking Back to Find a Way Forward
The pandemic has exposed a new digital reality for brokers and insurers.
June 1, 2021
The Results Are In: Commercial P/C Market Survey Q1 2021
P&C The Results Are In: Commercial P/C Market Survey Q1 2021
Key takeaways from The Council's latest survey in just over 60 seconds.
May 26, 2021
The Results Are In: Commercial P/C Market Survey Q4 2020
P&C The Results Are In: Commercial P/C Market Survey Q4 2020
Get the highlights of The Council's latest survey in under 90 seconds.
February 17, 2021
The Demand for Digital Brokers
P&C The Demand for Digital Brokers
How customer expectations have changed, from small clients to large, and what th...
December 21, 2020
A Captive Audience
P&C A Captive Audience
Stability and flexibility drive companies to captives in troubled times.
November 23, 2020
COVID-19 Comes for Insurtech Investments
Industry COVID-19 Comes for Insurtech Investments
The pandemic has reshaped incumbent and investor priorities.
September 22, 2020
To Cover Or Not To Cover?
P&C To Cover Or Not To Cover?
U.S. and international courts split over COVID-19 BI coverage.
July 22, 2020
The Pandemic Goes Virtual
P&C The Pandemic Goes Virtual
How COVID-19 has affected the cyber risk landscape.
June 24, 2020
Cyber Insurance Tested by COVID-19
P&C Cyber Insurance Tested by COVID-19
Pandemic highlights weaknesses of a still immature market.
April 21, 2020
COVID-19 Brings Increased Recession Risk
Industry COVID-19 Brings Increased Recession Risk
Thomas Holzheu of Swiss Re explains dangers pandemic poses for weakened global e...
March 25, 2020
Civil Authority and Other Common BI Coverages May Not Cover Coronavirus Losses
P&C Civil Authority and Other Common BI Coverages May Not Cover Coronavirus Losses
Most require direct physical loss or damage, which can be hard to prove.
March 20, 2020
Will P&C Insurers Pay Out Coronavirus Claims?
P&C Will P&C Insurers Pay Out Coronavirus Claims?
Experts seem to be saying many will be contested.
February 27, 2020
GDPR: Where Are We Now?
Industry GDPR: Where Are We Now?
Five things you need to know about the effect of the EU’s new regulation.
February 20, 2020
What’s the Deal with Social Inflation?
P&C What’s the Deal with Social Inflation?
How shifting societal norms and legal changes can impact commercial lines.
January 27, 2020
Cyber Risk, Changes in Legislation, and Climate Change: Trouble Ahead in 2020
P&C Cyber Risk, Changes in Legislation, and Climate Change: Trouble Ahead in 2020
Experts identify top business risks for 2020 in new report from Allianz.
January 17, 2020
CyberCube/Advisen Team Up On Cyber Threats
P&C CyberCube/Advisen Team Up On Cyber Threats
Panel offers timely advice on cyber risk landscape and cyber risk assessment.
November 25, 2019
RiskStream Collaborative Continues its Pursuit of “The Golden Triangle”
Industry RiskStream Collaborative Continues its Pursuit of “The Golden Triangle”
RiskStream Collaborative President Chris McDaniel offers exclusive update on con...
November 25, 2019
Bettering the Customer Experience through Partnership and Collaboration
Industry Bettering the Customer Experience through Partnership and Collaboration
Industry tripod discusses connectivity and the consumer amidst changing industry...
October 31, 2019
New AMS Innovations for the Digital Age
Industry New AMS Innovations for the Digital Age
Digital brokerage of the future is guiding light for recent innovation.
October 31, 2019