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The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers Named to Inc.’s 2026 Best Workplaces List 

GAINESVILLE, FLA. – June 2, 2026 – The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers (Liberty) is proud to announce it has been named an honoree on Inc.’s 2026 Best Workplaces list.  The Inc. Best Workplaces list honors American companies that have built exceptional workplaces and vibrant cultures that support their teams and businesses, whether in-person, remote, or hybrid. […]

The Liberty Company Welcomes Matt Watson as SVP, Producer 

LOS ANGELES, CA – May 13, 2026 – The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers (Liberty) is proud to announce the addition of Matt Watson as SVP, Producer, joining Bay Area based Liberty Naranjo.  Watson is an experienced insurance professional with a focus on Middle Market Employee Benefits. Prior to joining Liberty, he held an AVP role at […]

Captives Explained: How Employers Gain Predictability and Cost Control in Today’s Benefits Market

For many employers, health insurance renewal has become one of the most stressful conversations of the year.  Premiums rise. Plan designs tighten. Deductibles shift. And leadership teams are often left reacting instead of planning.  If you’re feeling like the market controls you, rather than the other way around, you’re not alone.  As healthcare costs continue to climb and regulatory complexity increases, more […]

What Real Estate Principals Are Personally Exposed To in 2026

In real estate, risk is often discussed in terms of properties, portfolios, and capital structures. Less frequently discussed is the exposure carried by the individuals who lead those entities. In 2026, the liability environment surrounding real estate ownership and development continues to evolve. Litigation trends, investor scrutiny, regulatory shifts, and workforce disputes are expanding the […]

Insurance Blind Spots Property Owners Overlook Until It’s Too Late 

Real estate portfolios rarely fail because of market timing alone. More often, exposure builds quietly in overlooked areas that feel administrative until a claim tests them.  In 2026, property owners, developers, and asset managers are facing a more complex insurance environment. Replacement costs remain elevated. Litigation trends continue to expand liability severity. Lenders are scrutinizing insurance compliance […]

When Construction Risk Becomes Long-Term Real Estate Liability 

For developers and property owners, construction risk often feels temporary. Once a project is completed, attention shifts to leasing, operations, and asset performance.  The risk, however, does not disappear when construction crews leave the site. In many cases, it evolves.  In 2026, owners and developers are seeing an increase in claims that trace back to […]

Why Lenders Are Re-Evaluating Insurance Requirements in 2026 

Insurance is no longer just a compliance checkbox in lending transactions. In 2026, it has become a capital protection tool that lenders are examining more closely than in prior years.  Rising replacement costs, evolving litigation trends, and increased claim severity have shifted how lenders view insurance adequacy. What once satisfied covenant requirements may now fall […]