We’re excited to welcome Kenneth W. Ward as Chief Financial Officer, bringing deep expertise in scaling businesses, optimizing performance, and driving transformation.

A seasoned finance leader, Ken has led complex integrations, sharpened operations, and partnered with executive teams to power growth across industries. His experience includes CFO roles at Centerline Communications and National Parts Warehouse. Welcome to Venbrook, Ken!

Venbrook Specialty Products Group has introduced Comstar LRO, a newly enhanced insurance program designed to help residential and commercial property owners manage today's increasingly complex risk environment.

With comprehensive property and liability coverage, A+ XV-rated carrier backing, and up to $115M in Total Insured Value limits, Comstar LRO delivers specialized protection for landlords and real estate owners across the Western U.S.

The vast majority of Gen Z workers have never considered working in the insurance industry.

Higher Ed vertical offers insurance solutions for colleges and universities, including Sports Accident Insurance, International and Domestic Student Health Plans, Property & Casualty, General Liability, Well-being solutions, and Employee Benefits 

Supporting employee wellbeing starts with fostering a culture that encourages awareness, empathy, and open conversations.

In a recent piece, Venbrook Founder & CEO, Jason Turner, shares his perspective on why employers can no longer sit on the sidelines when it comes to mental health in the workplace.

Jason, alongside our Wellbeing Director and HR team, helped champion recent Mental Health First Aid training for Venbrook leadership, reinforcing the importance of awareness, education, and supportive leadership practices.

We’re proud to continue investing in conversations and initiatives that help build stronger teams, healthier workplaces, and better outcomes for everyone.

We’re sharing this powerful reflection from Alison Myers, President of Benefits and Health at Venbrook, for Women’s History Month:

Leadership isn’t about following a roadmap; it’s about creating one. Curiosity over judgment. Vulnerability over perfection. Lifting others as you lead.

Her insights remind us that empowering women in leadership is a responsibility we all share.

Alison Myers, President of Corporate Benefits & Specialty Health at Venbrook, highlights an important reality in her BenefitsPRO article: health care costs are rising faster than they have in over a decade, and many employers are feeling the effects. Legacy plan designs simply aren’t built for today’s utilization patterns, inflationary pressures, or the rapid evolution in care delivery.

But Alison also makes it clear that employers have meaningful ways to regain control. By grounding decisions in data, rethinking outdated plan designs, and prioritizing preventive care, organizations can turn a challenging renewal landscape into a more strategic one.

The market may be complex, but with the right insights, it’s absolutely navigable.

Venbrook is pleased to announce Tom Sleeper as President of our Retail Property & Casualty Division.

With more than 45 years of industry leadership, Tom will lead the continued growth and integration of our national Retail P&C platform, strengthening carrier relationships, supporting our producers, and enhancing value for clients nationwide. As we expand our footprint, we’re excited for Tom to help drive this next phase of scalable growth. 

Equitable access to healthcare plays a meaningful role in student retention and success, especially at HBCUs that serve high percentages of first-gen students.

In recognition of #BlackHistoryMonth, our Venbrook Student Insurance team explores how comprehensive student health plans can reduce barriers to care, maintain continuity across state lines, and strengthen outcomes campus-wide.

As federal and market shifts reshape healthcare access in 2026, proactive planning has never been more important. 

The role of the claims professional is changing, and we’re embracing it.

In his article "Next Gen Claims: What is a Claims Adjuster in 2026?", Awais Farooq, CPCU, AIC, AIC-M, LPCS, explores how AI is reshaping claims work while human judgment, empathy, and creativity remain central. His upcoming book, "The Future Isn’t Fully Automated," dives even deeper into why humans still matter in a high-tech world.

Technology should elevate our people, not replace them. Human judgment, creativity, and thoughtful negotiation remain at the heart of every file at Venbrook Claims.

The future of claims isn’t fully automated; it’s human-led, tech-enabled, and purpose-driven.

Venbrook is proud to announce the appointment of Awais Farooq as Chief Claims Officer. Awais brings deep expertise in claims strategy, transformation, and customer advocacy, and will play a pivotal role in advancing our global claims capabilities. Welcome to the team, Awais.

Rising healthcare costs in 2026 are prompting families & institutions to reevaluate college student coverage.

Our Venbrook Student Insurance team recently shared insights on how increasing employer premiums and the end of ACA subsidies may shift enrollment conversations this spring, and why campus-sponsored plans deserve renewed attention.

These shifts highlight the importance of clear communication and thoughtful planning around student health coverage.

If you've been tuning in to @hotmicswithBillyBush, you've heard Jeff Lang call it out: the real threat is the one you're not even thinking about.

If you caught the latest @HotMicswithBillyBush, then you heard Tim Johnston lay it out straight: construction risk never takes a day off.

Bold Moves. Real Impact. A Venbrook HOA client achieved $400,000 in annual cost savings, nearly 30% - while increasing coverage.

Venbrook helped lower their annual premium, improve coverage, and position the entire complex for FHA financing. Contact Brett Nordyke, Vice President of Retail, at bnordyke@venbrook.com to discover what made it possible. 

Christina Oakes' true client story is too wild not to repeat on @hotmicswithBillyBush. A family's attic AC leaked for months, causing hidden mold and a financial nightmare.

On @hotmicswithbillybush, Jeff Lang's line still hits: "You don't have to be global to be vulnerable."

The past year has reshaped how many individuals and families think about personal risk, especially in communities that experienced catastrophic events like the Palisades and Eaton fires and the Texas Hill Country floods. Recent natural disasters have had a significant impact on how risk advisors prepare, plan, and protect their clients.

Christina Oakes, LUTCF, CPRIA, our EVP Private Client Services, explores perception shifts and broader forces redefining personal insurance in her "2026 Private Client Services Outlook.” From climate-driven exposures to increasingly complex asset portfolios, the path forward requires deep insight and anticipatory guidance.