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Leader's Edge

Chris Hann, Audra Jackson, Zach Ewell

Booking Overview

This is an industry interview show focused on commercial insurance, employee benefits, regulation, risk management, technology and international business, featuring executives and specialists from brokerages, insurers, benefits organizations and insurance technology companies. Credible pitches include senior insurance and benefits executives, underwriting and risk leaders, insurtech and data-integration experts, and specialists in emerging coverage trends; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally hold substantial industry leadership roles but are drawn from an accessible professional network.

Metrics

Episodes: 263

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

webmaster@ciab.com

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Host

Chris Hann - Associate editor covering and producing content for the Leaders Edge platform.

Audra Jackson - Vice president of government affairs at The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers.

Zach Ewell - Podcast producer for the Leaders Edge platform.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Senior executives and established specialists from commercial insurance brokerages, insurers, employee benefits organizations, insurance technology companies and related risk-management businesses.
Required Achievements:  
Executive leadership at a major insurance, brokerage, benefits or insurtech organization, Responsibility for underwriting, operations, sales, government affairs, technology or specialized coverage lines, Direct expertise in insurance regulation, emerging risks, benefits policy or industry transformation

Recent Guest Discussions

Jennifer Hill - Personal Lines Insurance, Career Development And Entering The Insurance Industry.

Kenneth Olson - Healthcare Affordability, Employee Benefits Advocacy, Industry Talent And Leadership Priorities.

Dennis Gushue - Insurance Data Integration, Artificial Intelligence Experimentation And Evaluating Technology Vendors.

Isabelle Moins - International Health Insurance, Digital Nomads, Remote Employees And Employer Benefit Solutions.

Jon Tellekamp - Construction Insurance, Underwriting, Infrastructure Risks, Workforce Exposures And Casualty Trends.

Recent Topics

Insurance, Employee Benefits, Risk Management, Mental Health, Insurtech

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Leader's Edge
:

BTV Moves Beyond Startup

October 02, 2026

The success of the second BrokerTech Connect conference validates the belief of its parent organization, BrokerTech Ventures, that it can be a convener of stakeholders across the insurance industry, says Mike Victorson, BTV co-CEO and CEO of M3 Insurance.The Chicago conference doubled in size in 2026, including insurtechs working with the top brokerages. This shows that BTV is no longer a startup but rather has a role in guiding the future of the industry, Victorson tells the Leader’s Edge Po...

Older Workers Bring Necessary Knowledge to New Recruits

October 01, 2026

Crawford & Co. is dedicated to ensuring that its institutional knowledge is passed from experienced claims adjusters to the younger generation, Chief Sales Officer Mark Cunningham tells the Leader’s Edge Podcast.That means establishing training programs that help replicate the learning that today’s dispersed and remote workforce would have gleaned in person at yesterday’s office. But it also means accommodating flexibility in older workers’ schedules rather than simply ushering them into ...

Digital Hijack: Cargo Theft in the Cyber Age

September 28, 2026

In this episode of the Leader's Edge Podcast, reporter Russ Banham discusses his October cover story on cyber-enabled cargo theft.From the container ship that blocked the Suez Canal in 2021 to today’s supply chain disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, the freight shipping industry is no stranger to risk. But Russ’s feature examines an evolving version of an old threat–cargo theft from trucks. In today’s multibillion-dollar world of cyber-enabled larceny, criminal rings exploit digital tools to...

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Frequently asked questions

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Leader's Edge
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How do I get in touch with Leader's Edge?

Leader's Edge is hosted by Chris Hann and Audra Jackson. Its publicly listed email is webmaster@ciab.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Leader's Edge?

The publicly listed email for Leader's Edge: webmaster@ciab.com.

How many listeners does Leader's Edge have?

Podseeker estimates Leader's Edge reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Leader's Edge?

Leader's Edge typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior executives and established specialists from commercial insurance brokerages, insurers, employee benefits organizations, insurance technology companies and related risk-management businesses. Common among recent guests: Executive leadership at a major insurance, brokerage, benefits or insurtech organization; Responsibility for underwriting, operations, sales, government affairs, technology or specialized coverage lines; Direct expertise in insurance regulation, emerging risks, benefits policy or industry transformation. Recent guests include Jennifer Hill, Kenneth Olson, and Dennis Gushue.

How hard is it to get booked on Leader's Edge?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Leader's Edge cover?

Recent episodes cover Insurance, Employee Benefits, Risk Management, Mental Health, and Insurtech. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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