Wholesale Insights

Our collection of “wholesale insights” features the in-depth analysis and thought leadership of Brown & Riding’s industry specialists. Our experts provide cutting-edge thinking on topics for key industry publications, including Business Insurance, Insurance Business America, Insurance Insider, Rough Notes, and more. If you would like to interview a B&R specialist, please contact our Marketing department: [email protected].

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Management & Professional Liability
Key Cyber Coverages Where the Details Matter Most

June 2025 - Broker and cyber specialist Shannon Beric discusses the importance of understanding key cyber coverages, nuanced policy wording, and specific terms and conditions to avoid coverage gaps, particularly regarding wrongful data collection, social engineering fraud, and invoice manipulation.

Real Estate
Real Estate Market Update: Spring 2025

April 2025 - Brown & Riding’s Spring 2025 Real Estate Market Update provides insight into the state of the real estate market across various lines.

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Things That Go Bump in the Night

June 3, 2025 - In an article published by Leader’s Edge, Jeffrey Hubbard highlights the complexities and pitfalls of environmental insurance placements, explaining how policy oversights, such as wording nuance, improper retroactive dates, and “known conditions” exclusions, can lead to significant coverage gaps....

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What the Medical Liability Crunch Means for Brokers

April 16, 2025 - Brown & Riding’s Healthcare Practice Leader Dennis Fox sheds light on the mounting pressure in the medical liability market—from shrinking carrier appetite to rising litigation costs. Tough geographies, submission gaps, and challenging market segments are all factors in this increasingly volatile space....

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The Top Specialist Wholesale Brokers in the USA

February 26, 2025 - Insurance Business America has recognized 40 specialist wholesale brokers for their expertise and skill in connecting hard-to-place risks with the right coverage. In this special report, B&R specialist Michael Davis shares his insights on the importance of experience and adaptability in navigating complex property and builder’s risk placements....

5 Challenges for Human/Social Service Organizations Entering the Excess & Surplus Lines Insurance Marketplace

February 5, 2025 - B&R Principal and Broker Dennis Fox discusses the challenges many non-profit organizations are facing as they turn to the E&S marketplace for insurance solutions....

The 100 Best Insurance Leaders in the USA | Hot 100

December 12, 2024 - Insurance Business America has identified 100 leaders whose contributions have helped shape the insurance industry over the past year. B&R President and CEO, Jeff Rodriguez, is one of several executives highlighted in the report, providing insights into the industry and what it takes to be an effective leader....

…And a Side of Per and Polyfluoroalkyls, Please

August 27, 2024 - National Environmental Practice Leader, Jeffrey Hubbard, discusses PFAS and the effects of this emerging environmental risk on the everyday lives of consumers....

The Best Insurance Companies to Work for in the USA | Top Insurance Employers

August 26, 2024 - Insurance Business America has identified companies leading the industry based on employee satisfaction. B&R’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Christopher Welty, weighs in on effective ways to support employee development and growth, the firm’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, and more....

Interview: “There’s zero chance we would go public” – Brown & Riding CEO

August 12, 2024 - In an interview with Insurance Insider US, Brown & Riding President and CEO, Jeff Rodriguez, reaffirms the company's commitment to remain private, focusing on long-term growth, clients, and employee development without the pressures of public ownership. He also discusses B&R’s significant expansion and current trends in the E&S space....

Navigating Risks with Parametric Insurance

June 1, 2024 - In an article published by The Rough Notes Company, Inc., B&R Principal and Broker Dawn Gordon explores parametric insurance, its relevance in the Florida market, and the future of parametric coverage....

Brown & Riding looks to outgrow rivals as producer ownership hits 60%

May 31, 2024 - Brown & Riding President and CEO, Jeff Rodriguez, was recently interviewed by E&S Insurer regarding the firm’s marked growth and how its unique operating model has it well-positioned for long-term, national organic growth, true specialization, continued investment in staff, and upholding its strong focus on better customer solutions and service....

Owners Protective Professional Indemnity Insurance

May 30, 2024 - Chairman and National Construction Practice Leader, Chris Brown, discusses Owners Protective Professional Indemnity (OPPI) insurance and its strategic value to construction project owners in helping protect themselves against significant losses, due to negligence by the professionals they hire....

Annual Healthcare Market Update 2024

May 7, 2024 - The year's Healthcare Market Update is structured around six key medical malpractice segments with each one exploring four core topics. You will discover a compilation of insights from our underwriters, a concise summary for each segment from our perspective as wholesale brokers, and recommended best practices for the upcoming year....

Beyond the Front Door: Exploring the Complexities of Tenant Discrimination Liability

April 16, 2024 - From legal frameworks to notable cases and the crucial role of tenant discrimination liability insurance, this article sheds light on a pressing issue impacting landlords, property managers, and tenants alike....

Ole Miss celebrates certificate program’s first graduates

March 24, 2024 - President and CEO, Jeff Rodriguez, comments on the Ole Miss Risk Management and Insurance program, which has celebrated the first graduating class of its new certificate program. The first of its kind, the program seeks to increase opportunities in risk management and insurance for students from diverse backgrounds....

The Complexities of Sexual Abuse and Molestation (SAM) Coverage for Nonprofits

March 22, 2024 - In this podcast, Non-Profits: Human Services Practice Leader, Lisa Rodriguez, discusses the heightened challenges nonprofits face when placing Sexual Abuse and Molestation (SAM) coverage, which has become more vital than ever but increasingly more challenging to obtain as claims continue to increase....

Supporting a Proven Program

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