Welcome to a special edition of Flip the Cap, the insurance industry's premier podcast. In this milestone episode, Kathryn Smith sits down with Jencap CEO, John Jennings, to celebrate Jencap's 10th anniversary and reflect on the journey from startup to industry leader. Jennings shares how Jencap was born out of a need in the marketplace, the acquisition strategy that fueled its rapid growth, and the culture that continues to set the company apart. He also offers candid insight into what comes next as the market shifts and Jencap sets its sights on the future. If you want a behind-the-scenes look at the company's evolution, leadership philosophy, and long-term vision, this episode is for you.

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Episode Highlights Include:

• [0:54-4:51] How Jencap Got its Start

• [04:54-07:30] Jencap's M&A Strategy

• [07:39-09:26] Jencap CEO's Entrepreneurial Spirit and Internal Parallels

• [11:37-14:32] Jencap's #1 Thing to Attribute its Success

• [15:49-17:44] Next Milestones for Jencap

• [17:45-20:49] What the Next Five Years Look Like at Jencap

Welcome to Flip the Cap, the insurance industry's premier podcast! In this episode, Kathryn Smith sits down with special guest Oliver Pidgeon, Managing Director at Bowood (part of Howden Re), and Jencap's commercial lines brokers, Jim Andreoli and Tony O'Donnell. They unpack how a global marketplace of syndicates prices risk with data and discipline, and how reinsurance acts as the "tide" moving U.S. rates and capacity. This insightful crew discusses key global trends and their impact on our domestic insurance marketplace, emerging risks in the E&S space, and offers straight-talk predictions for 2026. If you're looking to better understand Lloyd's of London and the moving pieces that make up the Excess and Surplus lines market, this episode is for you.

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Episode Highlights Include:

• [06:00-12:13] Global trends and their connection to domestic trends

• [15:44-21:37] Emerging risks in the E&S marketplace

• [23:41-28:03] New players entering the domestic market (MGAs)

• [28:03-32:37] Predictions for the E&S market in 2026

Welcome to Flip the Cap, the insurance industry's premier podcast! In this episode, Kathryn Smith sits down with Jencap's Canaan Crouch, EVP of Environmental and Energy Practice, and Loren Henry, VP of Environmental and Energy Practice. Together, they break down how recent tariffs, new federal policies, and global geopolitical pressures are reshaping the environmental and energy sectors, and what it means for insurance.

With the recent pivot away from solar energy and towards new energy sources, Canaan and Loren share real-world examples of relevant emerging trends, risks, market impacts, and environmental considerations. Retail agents can expect insightful strategies that keep them knowledgeable, able to navigate volatile price swings, and keep their clients businesses properly protected every step of the way.

If your clients operate businesses that intersect with renewable energy, oil and gas, or the next wave of mobile nuclear technology, this episode offers actionable insights to keep you ahead of the curve.

🎧 Tune in now to our new season of Flip the Cap, the industry's premier podcast that delivers insurance insights with a twist!

Episode Highlights Include:

• [03:50-09:19] Emerging Alternatives to Solar Energy and Their Impact

• [09:23-13:16] Risk Types Most Affected by Increasing Tariffs

• [13:17-20:20] Nuclear and Hydroelectric Power - Here to Stay?

• [20:52-23:21] Short Term vs. Long Term Effect on Energy Sources

• [23:45-26:20] How Retail Agents Can Navigate the Pivot in the Energy Industry