Building Relevance and Growth in a Changing Specialty Insurance Market
By: Tony Beal
October 13, 2026
Building relevance in today's specialty insurance market requires more than expertise alone.
In a recent article for PropertyCasualty360, Tony Beal shares his perspective on the changing role of distribution and its impact on growth, relationships and market access.
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The world of fine art is evolving. From museum collections and commercial galleries to sports and entertainment memorabilia, rare books, and vintage fashion, today's market is broader, more dynamic and more valuable than ever before. To meet growing demand and better serve brokers and their clients, Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions is investing in expanding its dedicated Fine Art practice built on deep expertise, meaningful market relationships and a commitment to exceptional service.
Led by Rebecca Al Lahiq, an industry veteran with extensive experience in the fine art and collectibles space, Intact is entering an exciting phase of growth as it expands its capabilities across the United States and Canada.
As workforce structures across the trucking industry grow more complex, motor carriers must ensure their risk management strategies evolve alongside them.
In an article for Commercial Carrier Journal, Tedd Merrill discusses how contractor models influence workplace injury protection needs and outlines key considerations for building insurance programs that help address coverage gaps and support operational resilience.
Strong relationships have always been foundational to the insurance industry. In today's complex and evolving market, they're more important than ever.
In a recent article for Risk & Insurance, Tony Beal shares insights on how trust, consistency and strong partnerships help brokers and carriers navigate uncertainty, strengthen client outcomes and drive long-term success.
The rise of AI is reshaping claims handling in unexpected ways.
In an article for Professional Liability Underwriting Society, Karli Moore explores how AI-generated pleadings, demand letters, and coverage arguments are creating new challenges for insurers.
Cargo risks are growing in size and complexity. Our Ocean Marine team can now provide up to $50M in primary-layer cargo capacity through Intact OneCargo, helping brokers place larger risks with confidence. Built on our established global network, this solution provides 100% placement capacity through a single underwriting decision for qualifying accounts, streamlining the quote-to-bind process.
