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What trends are keeping you up at night? From IT outages like to evolving cybersecurity risks, our August Venbrook Insights Hub features expert pieces to help you stay ahead of the latest risks (and hopefully sleep easier). https://venbrook.com/insights

The latest topics:
➕Top OSHA fines of Q2
➕How APIs are reshaping businesses
➕How to navigate increased hurricane threats

venbrook.com The Venbrook Group of companies provide risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage solutions throughout the U.S.

Ready to fortify your organization against ?

Join Venbrook for Cybersecurity Happy Hour, an engaging evening with sips and bites.

We'll cover:
💡 Cyber risks and trends
🔍 Policy coverages
📉 Reputational damage
📝 Claim processes

If you've been affected by a , this is the event for you.

Limited seating is available, so reserve your spot by contacting Jeff Lang at [email protected].

Our team loved participating in the 2024 Rivals United for a Kure Tournament!

We're honored to support Kure It Cancer Research, which provides direct funding to the brightest minds in research for underfunded cancers, with the goal of making the world cancer-free.

What’s driving changes in the insurance space? For starters, hackers and heat. 🥵

Our July Insights feature some of the biggest risk management and compliance stories: OSHA’s proposed heat rule, new auto risks with , and cybercriminals targeting CEOs & millennials.

Catch up on all the news in our Venbrook Insights: https://venbrook.com/insights

venbrook.com The Venbrook Group of companies provide risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage solutions throughout the U.S.

🎉 Introducing Jessica MacDonald, Vice President of Sales, Student Insurance!

With more than two decades of benefits expertise, Jessica specializes in student health and we're thrilled to have her join us as we innovate and accelerate growth.

Welcome to the team, Jessica! 👋

Happy 4th of July! 🎆 Let's celebrate the red, white, and blue with good company, great food, and amazing fireworks.

Stay safe, and have an amazing Independence Day! 🎇

Today is the perfect reminder to review your insurance policies! 🔍📄🛡️

Whether your policies cover business, property, auto, or home, ensure you and your loved ones are fully covered and prepared for anything that comes your way!

Today, we're celebrating Juneteenth—honoring freedom and the incredible resilience and achievement of the Black community.

"Struggle is a never ending process. Freedom is never really won, you earn it and win it in every generation."
-Coretta Scott King

Keeping up with the latest insurance industry news?

Our June Insights round up the biggest stories, including what to expect from the DOJ whistleblower sprint, why the SEC examines broker-dealers, and how can reshape claims management.

Read through our here: https://venbrook.com/insights

venbrook.com The Venbrook Group of companies provide risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage solutions throughout the U.S.

Michael J. McCluskey, RPLU, Senior Vice President from our wholesale division, Brooks Insurance Agency, was featured on InsuranceNewsNet where he revealed the top three cyber insurance policy gaps that brokers should be on the lookout for.

Read full article: https://bit.ly/3VLd0wN

Contact Mike for more cybersecurity insights and advice; ⬇️ info in the comments.

The top three cyber policy gaps It's important that cyber insurance covers as many risks as possible.

Exciting News! Venbrook Wholesaler, Brooks Insurance Agency, has teamed up with CoverForce to launch an on-demand Quote & Bind API platform!

"No more back and forth or paper documents. It's the way business is being done now – automated, accurate, and available at any time. It especially shows our commitment to the independent insurance agent who wants to bind coverage immediately and accurately and it opens doors to a variety of carriers." - David Rosen, President and Managing Director of Brooks Insurance.

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We're in our community era ✨

It opened with our first event across all offices nationwide! 🏢
We reunited, broke bread and talked strategies for keeping the team connected and engaged in a dynamic hybrid work environment.🌟

Check out our photo highlights; our East Coast wholesale team nailed it with their creative unity! 😁

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who sacrificed for our freedom. 🕊️ Let’s take a moment to reflect on their courage and express our gratitude.

🎉 Introducing Art Oz, Vice President for Commercial Lines at Venbrook Group!

With two decades of P&C advisory expertise, Art specializes in delivering custom insurance solutions for the manufacturing and wholesale distribution sectors. We're excited to welcome Art to our team! 👋

Venbrook is exhibiting at the 2024 CA HR Conference in Anaheim, CA this week!

Entrepreneurs at heart, we love creating customized programs and innovative solutions for our clients. We'll help you find a competitive edge.

Stop by Booth #56 or visit https://venbrook.com/ to learn more.

Q1 2024 saw record-breaking levels of activity and we've seen other risks rise too:

➡️ Tornadoes cost $2.1B in reconstruction fees in late April, with an anticipated busy hurricane season ahead
➡️ The election cycle may increase political violence & business risks
➡️ Data access and could hamper digital transformation efforts

Read more in the May edition of :

venbrook.com The Venbrook Group of companies provide risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage solutions throughout the U.S.

📰 We are thrilled to see our newest team member, Christopher Harney, SVP, featured in Insurance Insider!

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3UP8igF

Venbrook taps Newfront’s Harney for real estate and healthcare divisions Harney has also worked at Alliant, WTW and Marsh, among other firms.

📣 Big thanks to "The Insurer" for helping us spread the word about our new SVP, Christopher Harney! https://bit.ly/4dteoLc! 🙌

Help us welcome him to Venbrook in the comments!

Venbrook looks to grow real estate and healthcare books with Harney hire | The Insurer Venbrook Group has added Christopher Harney to its ranks, with the recruit tasked with building and growing the Parthenon Capital-backed insurance distribution compa...

Welcome, Christopher Harney! 👋

We're thrilled to have you join our team as Senior Vice President, Venbrook Group. 🎉

Christopher brings 25 years of advisory experience and a track record of successful team leadership in serving clients like Walmart, Humana, and Hilton. We're excited for him to help us build and grow our Real Estate and Health Care divisions! https://prn.to/3Ww4sKN

A big shout out to all the amazing entrepreneurs and small business owners during !

We love helping SMBs find the right insurance solutions for their businesses. Connect with a Venbrook risk advisor today. Contact info ⬇️

🎓 This week, Venbrook CEO, Jason Turner, shared his journey as an entrepreneur with students at the California State University, Fullerton School of Business Administration.

Jason shared how he built Venbrook from the ground up and learned the business by doing the work.

How it started: Hours spent cold calling businesses found in the yellow pages.

How it's going: Hours spent leading Venbrook, a successful, vertically integrated insurance services company with 500+ employees.

Thank you, Dr. Lu, for fostering knowledge and growth. We love that the Business School's Concentration in Risk Management and Insurance is bringing new voices to .

In the April edition of Venbrook Insights we cover big questions about and -

🤖 Why do insurers plan to invest $500K-$5M in artificial intelligence this year?
🤖 Could AI be used to improve compliance programs?
🤖 Is AI a cyber or tech E&O risk?
🤖 How can you avoid cyber insurance gaps?

Dig into all of the latest news with Venbrook Insights, where insurance news is curated for you!
https://venbrook.com/insights

Even as mid-market businesses invest in cyber insurance, we've seen them face a critical issue: policy gaps. Many standard cyber policies focus primarily on data breaches which may leave companies exposed in the event of ransomware or social engineering cyber attacks. https://bit.ly/4cOs9Ur

Our wholesale division, Brooks Insurance Agency, tailors cyber insurance policies to fit your specific requirements. 📩 Check the comments for contact info!

Facing nuclear verdicts can be a nightmare scenario. Here are key risk management strategies to help your clients stay protected. https://bit.ly/43Eswwx

Reach out to our private client services division, InterContinental Insurance Brokers, LLC to learn more. Contact info is in the comments. 📩

Big changes are coming to the insurance industry — let's explore the latest.

Have you considered the risks of generative AI and what they could mean for cyber insurance and general liability insurance? Did you know that the Biden administration is working to increase penalties for violating workplace safety law?

💡Explore each of these and more with Venbrook Insights, where insurance news is curated for you: https://venbrook.com/insights

In light of the Covid pandemic, we've had more conversations than ever about behavioral and mental health on college campuses. And in a recent study, 3 out of 4 Gen Zers said the pandemic negatively impacted their mental health. https://bit.ly/48VLRu2

We can help colleges and universities adopt a personalized, inclusive approach to student health and well being.

Our Student Insurance division provides comprehensive insurance and risk management solutions. Contact a student healthcare expert at 800-367-5830.

On International Women's Day, in the spirit of the 2024 theme , we celebrate the exceptional women leaders in our Venbrook family.

Your mentorship, tenacity and dedication are integral to the strong, interconnected "One Venbrook" team we are creating.

In the words of Marian Wright Edelman, "You can't be what you can't see," and you are undoubtedly helping to inspire the next generation of insurance leaders.

Tag a woman that inspires you in the comments! Bonus points for .

🎉 Venbrook is honored to be recognized by Cigna Healthcare with the Silver Level Healthy Workforce Designation for our commitment to employee well-being and vitality! 🎉

Learn more about our designation and how we prioritize employee wellness as part of our company culture: https://prn.to/49Hh59E

Our CIO, Justin Slaten, shares "Six Keys to Developing an Effective Data Strategy" via Forbes Technology Council.

Do you understand your data sources? Is your data reliable and relevant? Are you protecting your data and safeguarding access?

Read on as you craft the right data strategy for your organization. https://bit.ly/42TcxKI

Council Post: Lessons From The Insurance Industry: Six Keys To Developing An Effective Data Strategy The insurance sector is a microcosm of data management, offering valuable lessons for almost any business.

We're all about embracing change this month as we focus on industry transformation and growth. ✨

We start with exciting news! Our higher education division announced the expansion of Student Insurance's exclusive partnership with Anthem Blue Cross to bring accident insurance coverage for student-athletes attending California universities! And while we're on student-athletes, "how a ruling that Dartmouth basketball players are school employees..." could change college sports for the future.

Then we learn the "rise of losses from powerful storms, flag the need for better protection." Ready for more news? Venbrook Insights, where insurance news is curated for you: https://venbrook.com/insights