March 23, 2023 - All property accounts are facing challenges in 2023. With many factors to consider, being adept at the art of layering has become critical to construct programs effectively. This article addresses how to best navigate the property landscape and strategies and tools that can help yield success.
March 1, 2023 - The hard market continues to be driven by nuclear verdicts, third party litigation funding, and staffing challenges. Looking forward through 2023, we address these challenges, how to best prepare your insureds, and how a proactive approach will help ensure a smooth renewal process.
March 30, 2023 - B&R’s Chief Distribution Officer, Cristi Carrington, and other industry experts spoke on the Future of Distribution panel at the E&S Insurer Conference. The panel discussed how relationships are evolving in the E&S space, industry and segment specialization, the impacts of private equity-backed consolidators, and more....
December 15, 2022 - Understanding the emerging issues in the energy sector helps us be a better source and advocate for clients. As agents and brokers, we cannot abandon fossil fuel (especially natural gas) clients, and we must continue to press for capacity and innovative risk solutions for these clients. ...
November 14, 2022 - Brown & Riding is proud to be one of five Council member firms to partner with The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (CIAB) and the University of Mississippi's RMI program to increase access to careers in the insurance industry by supporting the launch of a new insurance certificate program....
September 13, 2022 - In a PropertyCasualty360 article, B&R Chief Distribution Officer and WSIA Political Action Committee (PAC) Chair, Cristi Carrington, addresses the role of the WSIA PAC in helping the association further legislative and regulatory advocacy for the wholesale, specialty, and surplus lines industry....
September 11, 2022 - Cristi Carrington, B&R's Chief Distribution Officer, was interviewed by PropertyCasualty360 in a recent article regarding current challenges in placing CAT-exposed risks, providing insight into impacts on the market and how E&S professionals can best position themselves to address the needs of retailers and insureds....
February 8, 2022 - A standalone SAM policy offers the benefits of crisis communication, victim support, forensic investigation, and legal advice. In addition, speaking with your broker before an incident occurs can help keep your organization protected....
December 9, 2021 - Cristi Carrington, Principal and Director of Underwriting for Brown & Riding, was a panelist at the annual Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association’s (WSIA) conference. The panelists gave advice to young insurance professionals about how to succeed and stand out in the wholesale market....
December 8, 2021 - Insurance professionals are concerned over the increase in “nuclear” verdicts in the excess casualty market as the pandemic begins to settle. Wildfire liability has also increased in multiple states as drought conditions spread across the west. Andrew Grim, National Casualty Practice Leader, was approached by Insurance Insider for insight....
September 10, 2021 - B&R President and CEO, Jeff Rodriguez, was featured in an article from the University of Mississippi Foundation, detailing B&R’s increased pledge to its Faculty Support Endowment. Rodriguez addresses how the strength of the RMI program benefits students, employers, and the industry....
August 23, 2021 - B&R’s Jeff Rodriguez was quoted in an article by University of Mississippi News that addresses the university's growing collaboration with industry to provide more opportunities for students amidst COVID-19. Rodriguez attributes success to being able to adapt to challenges, including embracing virtual connection....
June 1, 2021 - B&R construction expert, George Sella, shares insight into key factors creating a hardened construction market in Florida in his article published by Rough Notes as part of their annual Florida Special Report....
May 25, 2021 - B&R’s Andrew Grim was a featured expert in a recent article from Business Insurance that addresses dwindling coverage options for utilities contractors working in wildfire-prone areas in the U.S. ...
March 30, 2021 - B&R Chairman, Chris Brown, was approached by PropertyCasualty360 for his perspective on how wholesale brokers can create better working relationships with retailers. The article addresses common issues and how B&R proactively uses client feedback to be accountable, helping build trust and confidence....
March 30, 2021 - B&R’s President and CEO was recently interviewed by The Insurer in an article addressing how heavy consolidation of the E&S marketplace has left Brown & Riding as last leading wholesaler with national scale that remains fully independent and owner-operated, and how the company remains in an advantageous position for the future....
October 16, 2020 - In an article by PropertyCasualty360, B&R Chairman and Construction Practice Leader, Chris Brown, provides insight on the challenges facing the construction market and how the industry is projected to respond....
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