Episodios

  • M&A Master Class

    M&A Master Class
    Mar 30 2026
    After years as a leading independent acquirer, the Leavitt Group recently sold a 21% stake in its business, but it has remained near the top of the list of active buyers. Speaking with Leader’s Edge Editor in Chief Sandy Laycox, agency Executive Chairman and CEO Eric Leavitt discusses the reasoning behind the sale, why succession planning is central to its M&A approach, the two-year journey to gaining consensus on integrated tech, and what’s on the horizon for Leavitt Group and brokerage M&A overall. This interview has been edited for clarity.
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    26 m
  • Riding the Spectrum of Talent and Tech

    Riding the Spectrum of Talent and Tech
    Mar 23 2026
    Part two of our conversation with Chris Sparro, CEO of North America for Sompo Commercial P&C Insurance. In in this episode of the Leader's Edge podcast, Chris Sparrow, CEO of North America for Sampo Commercial P&C Insurance, continues his discussion of talent and technology in the workplace. Sparrow dives deep into the world of technology adoption. If you’re in the middle of a tech overhaul, or about to start one, this episode delivers the insights you need.
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    12 m
  • The Credibility Curve

    The Credibility Curve
    Mar 16 2026
    In this episode of the Leader's Edge podcast, Chris Sparro, CEO of North America for Sampo Commercial P&C Insurance, discusses talent and training in today's insurance industry. They explore the newest generation entering the workforce, the diverse backgrounds they bring, the tech skills they carry, and the areas where they’re eager to grow. The conversation opens with a look at how this influx of fresh perspectives is reshaping the industry and what it means for its future.
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    9 m
  • Personal Lines with Patrick Kinney

    Personal Lines with Patrick Kinney
    Mar 2 2026
    In this episode, Associate Editor Chris Hann sits down with Patrick Kinney, CEO of Keystone Agency Partners, for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey in the insurance industry. Kinney, a returning guest, traces his path from his early days in insurance after college, through more than thirty years at Travelers, to his current role leading Keystone Agency Partners. Along the way, he shares hard-earned lessons from his life and career, including what to look for when building a winning team. Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned professional, there’s plenty of insight to take away from this one.
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    15 m
  • Where Knights, Crowds, and Coverage Collide

    Where Knights, Crowds, and Coverage Collide
    Feb 23 2026
    Against a backdrop of music, laughter, and clashing steel, Renaissance fairs create an atmosphere where history and imagination blur together. From their unconventional origins to their modern-day popularity, these events combine entertainment, entrepreneurship, and live performance in ways that introduce a wide range of exposures for organizers, vendors, and performers. Journey with market analyst and podcast producer Zach Ewell as he dives deep into the people behind Renaissance fairs and the risks they face.
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    18 m
  • Meredith Vieira on Changing Media Landscapes

    Meredith Vieira on Changing Media Landscapes
    Feb 16 2026
    From the Today show to Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and beyond, Meredith Vieira's career spans decades and many famous television brands. In this discussion moderated by Council Meetings and Culture Associate Samantha Willow at the Insurance Leadership Forum, Vieira takes us on a journey through her career’s most memorable moments, and shares how she’s been able to pivot jobs in the ever-changing media landscape.
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    9 m
  • Primary Focus on Secondary Perils

    Primary Focus on Secondary Perils
    Feb 2 2026
    Michele Sansone, chief underwriting officer of property and head of multinational solutions for the Americas for AXA XL, joins the Leader's Edge podcast to share key focus areas for 2026. Data centers continue to pop up across America. Their massive power needs and building requirements are impacting policyholders and the property market as a whole. Meanwhile, the industry is reevaluating the impacts of secondary perils such as wildfires and storms that occurred in 2025.
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    12 m
  • Introduction to Humanity with David Brooks

    Introduction to Humanity with David Brooks
    Jan 29 2026
    Journalist and author David Brooks sat down with Leader's Edge during the 2025 Insurance Leadership Forum. Having recently written his book, How to Know a Person, Brooks discusses why he set out to better understand others around him and what he gained from the experience, how leaders today can better support new graduates, and more.
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    14 m