Épisodes

  • Don’t Overthink It
    May 18 2026

    As life grows increasingly complex, exemplified today by the risk and promise of artificial intelligence, it can be easy to become frozen with overthinking about the next steps, says author Daniel Pink. But sometimes life demands more action and less analysis, he believes.

    Speaking to Leader’s Edge Editor in Chief Sandy Laycox and Podcast Producer Zach Ewell at The Council’s Operations Leadership Forum, Pink talks through different ways to approach our lives during this “fricking weird” state of the world. From figuring out how to stay motivated without false optimism, writing down the things we want to stop doing, or learning how to give better feedback, Pink shares useful and well-researched advice for daily life.

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    25 min
  • Navigating the DEI Legal Landscape
    May 11 2026

    In this episode, Leader’s Edge Editor in Chief Sandy Laycox sits down with David Glasgow, a leading legal expert in diversity, equity, and inclusion, to unpack the rapidly shifting legal landscape surrounding workplace DEI programs.

    Glasgow walks through the cases he’s watching most closely, explaining why they could have far-reaching implications for employers across industries, and how the current administration has intensified legal pressure on organizations committed to DEI initiatives. For employers who remain committed to building inclusive workplaces, Glasgow offers practical, legally sound strategies to advance DEI goals while reducing exposure to litigation.

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    22 min
  • Personal Lines with Lucy Clarke
    May 4 2026

    A conversation with the President of Risk and Broking at WTW.

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    10 min
  • Insurance with a Side of Satire
    Apr 27 2026

    A candid conversation on influence, memes, and insurance with the admin behind The Hard Market.


    The Hard Market jokingly describes itself as a safe place for insurance professionals, and it’s not wrong.

    Where else would you find memes about additional endorsements?

    From its humble beginnings in 2019 as an Instagram page for memes about the industry, The Hard Market has grown to over 66,000 followers, a separate website, and a widely followed pay survey.

    In this podcast, the anonymous insurance professional behind The Hard Market, discusses their history in the industry, the origins of the endeavor, and its role as a sounding board for different generations of workers.

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    24 min
  • NewSpace, The Final Frontier of Risk
    Apr 13 2026

    With the Artemis II crew completing the first crewed lunar flyby in 50 years, space is back in the spotlight, and so is the complex world of risk that surrounds it.

    In this episode of the Leader’s Edge Podcast, Denis Bensoussan, head of space at Beazley, discusses innovations from the maturing space insurance market. From satellite constellations circling the globe to the possibility of data centers on the moon, risks in space are expanding almost as fast as the universe itself.

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    22 min
  • Navigating Maturing AI in Startup Culture
    Apr 6 2026

    In this episode of the Leader's Edge podcast John Jackovin, executive director of the BrokerTech Ventures Accelerator, shares what he's seeing on the front lines of insurance innovation.

    As artificial intelligence moves from buzzword to business tool, the startups inside the BTV Accelerator are finding sharper, more sophisticated ways to put it to work. Jackovin breaks down the trends defining this year’s cohort, previews what’s ahead at BTV Mania, and explains how brokers and carriers are rethinking their technology and operational needs in an era of rapid change.

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    19 min
  • 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 min
  • 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 Sparro, CEO of North America for Sompo Commercial P&C Insurance, continues his discussion of talent and technology in the workplace.

    Sparro 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 min