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Sarah Thompson Knows the Risk Hiding in Plain Sight
At HUB International, Sarah Thompson translates hidden exposures into practical action. Her other proving ground is a three-day trail race, where organizing 200-plus volunteers turns preparation into something you can see.
arqu
arqu is a San Francisco-based, tech-enabled wholesale insurance brokerage rebuilding how large, complex commercial risks are placed in the roughly $100bn US Excess & Surplus (E&S) market. Rather than acting as a quick-quote platform, arqu pairs experienced broker teams with proprietary software that pre-underwrites every risk in depth, giving retail brokers and capacity providers better data, faster placements, and sharper pricing. It focuses on construction, real estate, energy, and environmental risks and works with 20 of the largest retail brokerages in the country.