We are excited and proud to announce that our very own Joe Hayes, Jeff Sandy and Ashley Engl are recipients of Insurance Business America’s 2024 Hot 100 award.

The 2024 recipients of IBA’s Hot 100 award represent the top insurance leaders in the U.S., featuring the best in the industry across all specialties and markets. These are the people who have influenced, driven initiatives, and plotted the course of the sector over the past 12 months.
Starting in August 2023, Insurance Business America invited insurance professionals from across the country to nominate their most exceptional leaders for the eighth annual Hot 100 list. After receiving hundreds of nominations, IBA narrowed the list down to 100 movers and shakers whose contributions have positively shaped the insurance industry over the past 12 months. From innovators at the forefront of change to leaders who are transforming the way the industry does business, this year’s Hot 100 award list represents the best the industry has to offer.
Congratulations to these superstars for their hard work and well-deserved recognition!
Kathryn Smith
Jencap's Managing Director of Marketing, Kathryn Smith, has dedicated her entire career to the insurance industry. A diverse background equips Kathryn with a unique 360-degree perspective, having experienced the industry from all angles: agency, carrier, and wholesaler. She consistently produces award-winning marketing content and hosts the Jencap insurance podcast, "Flip the Cap."
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