Insurance Business America Reveals 2026 Hot 100 Influential Insurance Professionals

Insurance Business America (IBA) has released its 11th annual Hot 100 list, recognizing 100 U.S. insurance professionals who have made significant contributions to the industry over the past year. The list includes executives and leaders across carriers, brokerages, wholesalers, specialty markets, legal and advisory firms, and insurance service providers. Nominations were collected from various sectors including MGAs, MGUs, insurtechs, and regulatory specialists, reflecting a broad spectrum of the insurance value chain. IBA’s editorial team evaluated numerous nominations to select honorees based on market influence, leadership roles, innovation, and contributions to distribution and client solutions. The 2026 cohort covers a diverse mix of organizational types, ranging from large national and global firms to specialized and niche market players. Detailed digital profiles of many honorees are available on IBA’s online platform, offering insights into their roles and career focus areas within the insurance sector.