Join us on the third Tuesday of each month for a live interview with one of 12 local professionals handpicked by our editorial team.

Guest columnist Adam Kyle: "Most of us in this business are honest and want what’s best for our clients. But like all industries, there’s some big money out there that cares about getting your business but not about preserving your well-being."

Alliant Insurance Services' Hunter Johnson: "As we wait this current cycle out, insureds can focus on presenting themselves as a desirable risk for insurance carriers to underwrite – working with their strategic partners to implement tools and strategies to help prevent controllable liability losses."

Ryan J. Hurn of New York Life Insurance and NYLife Securities: "Many professionals who have not been provided adequate information may miss out on opportunities to protect their business, create higher tax efficiency and increase compensation in retirement."

SBJ interviews the Employee Benefit Design partner.

Insurance premium renewal rates – particularly with commercial property – are on the climb, and local industry officials say higher costs are unlikely to change anytime soon.

SBJ economic survey data inform long-term planning.

Ollis/Akers/Arney's Jeff Eiserman: "Nothing is perfect in preventing cybercrime, but starting with these will help protect the future of your business."

A ceremonial check celebrates the gifts that assist the Springfield nonprofit’s humanitarian relief efforts.

SBJ survey data inform quality of place.

Around 210 people attended the event at Glendalough Convention Center.

The company owned by Mid-Missouri Bank buys Midwest Insurance Associates.

Springfield Business Journal’s 2023 Trusted Advisers event honors 20 businesspeople.

For 24 years, Springfield Business Journal has honored women for their professional and civic accomplishments and contributions.

Newsmakers in the areas of accounting, education, food service, insurance and nonprofit.

Ownership of the family-held Adult Tendercare Center passed to the next generation; Medical Consulting Group moved; and Branson company Robbins Insurance Group was purchased.

An independent panel of judges has chosen the 13th annual class of Springfield Business Journal’s Men of the Year. The award recognizes the professional, philanthropic and civic contributions of businessmen throughout the Springfield region.

Five local businesses make the annual fast-growth list.

New York Life Insurance Co.'s Ryan J. Hurn: "When it comes to your financial life and the decisions you make, be thoughtful and attentive to where the information comes from."

Ollis/Akers/Arney CEO Richard Ollis: "Conservatively estimating replacement value annually and properly structuring your property insurance policy will ensure a property loss will be paid in full. Work with a professional insurance agent to assist in exploring the various options. Don’t be caught short in these inflationary times."