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Welcome to the June edition of Carrier Insights. This month, Joe Berrios, Managing Director – Carrier Practice, discusses the persistent challenge of managing social inflation and shares three strategies carriers can employ to mitigate its rising influence. Then, Amy O'Brien, VP – Carrier Practice Sales, highlights how strategic partnerships can help MGAs and PAs overcome the talent shortage and unlock specialty expertise while maintaining operational efficiency.

Finally, our first programs-focused survey is still open. Don't miss your chance to share your perspective about how challenges including talent shortages and social inflation are impacting your business. By participating, you can gain early access to the results based on insights from your industry peers.

 

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Social Inflation Continues to Challenge Carriers: 3 Strategies to Manage Its Rising Influence
with Joe Berrios

 

 

As we enter the second half of 2025, the insurance market is expected to continue to harden, and along with it, the impact of social inflation is predicted to rise. In his latest article, Joe Berrios examines how carriers are shifting their approach to managing social inflation and shares three strategies to help prevent, minimize, and stabilize the influence of social inflation.

 

 

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How MGAs and PAs Can Leverage Strategic Partnerships to Access Experts & Unlock Fresh Talent
with Amy O'Brien

 

 

MGAs and PAs struggle to attract and retain talent due to industry-specific demands, competitive pressures, and evolving expectations, compounded by a shortage of the specialty expertise needed to expand their portfolios. Amy O'Brien shares how strategic partnerships can help MGAs and PAs alleviate resourcing pressures, minimize operational costs, and harness opportunities for growth.

 

 

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AIRROC Summer Membership Meeting 2025
July 16– 17

New York, NY    


This summer, AIRROC continues to represent the interests of the legacy community by improving industry standards and enhancing knowledge and communications within and outside the (re)insurance industry. Connect with Caryn Siebert and Chris Hampshire, and learn how our team of specialists can help your business efficiently handle claims associated with discontinued programs. You can also join Caryn on Thursday, July 17, at 8:45 a.m. when she presents as part of the panel discussion on "The Price of Peace: Techniques for Evaluating the Value of a Claim." Register your interest here.

 

VCIA Annual Conference 2025
August 11–13

Burlington, VT    


Known for its high-quality captive education and excellent networking opportunities, the VCIA Annual Conference returns for its 40th year. Connect with Amy O'Brien, Tim Over, Tom Petrosky, and Bob Butler to learn more about how our team successfully partners with Captives. Register to attend.

Our team is also honored to once again be shortlisted in the Captive Review Awards' Claim Specialist category for the eighth year in a row. Additionally, our GB Specialty colleague, Samir Patel, has been shortlisted in the Captive Service Professional category and Nicole House has shortlisted in the Emerging Talent of the Year category. Learn more.

 

WCI 2025 Conference
August 17–20

Orlando, FL    


The WCI 2025 Conference brings together workers' compensation professionals from across the country. It is the nation's largest work comp conference, and the programming, networking, exhibition hall, and entertainment cannot be matched. GB's Mike Hessling, Caryn Siebert, Suzanne McCarthy, and Curt McCray all look forward to attending. Caryn will also be speaking on Tuesday, August 19, at 3:15 p.m., delivering her "What Got You Here, Won't Get You There" workshop presentation. Register your interest here.

 

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