Ken A. Crerar

Oct 2, 2024 | leadersedge.com | Ken A. Crerar |Joel Wood |Catherine Richardson |Zach Ewell

Leader's Edge Trailer Bonus Episode 170 Season 1 Looking Around Corners and Breaking Glass Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers executive chairman Ken Crerar sits down for a candid conversation on leading The Council through 30 years of growth, change, disruption, and success.

Oct 2, 2024 | leadersedge.com | Ken A. Crerar |Joel Wood |Catherine Richardson |Zach Ewell

The trio discussed 30-plus years of insurance industry and leadership history, sharing memories of challenges, lessons learned, and a dogged focus on building a best-in-class association to support commercial insurance brokers. Q Wood: So, Ken, how weird is this? A Crerar: This is really weird. Q Wood: It’s the first time you've walked into the office where that desk wasn’t yours. And you designed this office. So this is a very personal space for you.

May 26, 2024 | leadersedge.com | Ken A. Crerar |Zach Ewell

The occasion is especially meaningful to me, as it offers a clear example of what is possible when you start with an idea, find the people who can make it happen, and then sit back and let it grow, offering guidance but not getting in the way. I envisioned a magazine that was completely about insurance brokers—their life interests, business dynamics, and all the things that make them human and special. Brokers embody a combination of top-notch business strategy and genuine service.

Apr 30, 2024 | leadersedge.com | Ken A. Crerar |Chris Schneidmiller

As climate change, geopolitical tensions, and advanced technology (to name a few challenges) pressure business leaders in new and complex ways, the entire insurance ecosystem is evolving its approach to understanding, managing, and transferring risk. This became obvious recently as I listened to an industry panel discuss marine risk in the Red Sea. The conversation was about so much more than shipping; it was about piracy, geopolitical alliances, military equipment, and developing technologies.

Apr 1, 2024 | leadersedge.com | Ken A. Crerar |Zach Ewell

My gut tells me to keep pushing it, to keep putting the topic out there, but the headlines tell me otherwise. For example, a November 2022 Fast Company article says that people are frustrated with lack of movement on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace, which can result in resistance to even talking about it. That’s in addition to the increased politicization of the issue.