Industry Insights & Resources

At Patriot Growth Insurance Services (Patriot), we work with organizations that want a clearer understanding of whether their cyber insurance program reflects the realities of their business. While every organization is different, five common themes tend to drive these conversations.

When it comes to attracting and retaining talent, salary is only part of the equation. Today's employees are taking a closer look at the complete benefits experience and evaluating whether their employer is helping support their health, financial security, and overall well-being.

Many transportation companies are asking the same question: If we're investing in safety, training, and loss control, why do insurance costs continue to rise? While market conditions play a role, many fleet operators continue to face premium pressure driven by severe liability claims, changing insurer appetite, and broader economic forces. As a result, more organizations are exploring alternative approaches to financing risk, including captive insurance.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing both how businesses operate and how cyber threats are carried out. Phishing, business email compromise, social engineering, and fraudulent payment schemes are not new risks, but AI is making them more convincing and increasingly difficult to detect. Deepfake technology and AI-generated communications are adding new layers of complexity to an already evolving cyber landscape.

The construction industry continues to create new opportunities, but the risks surrounding projects are becoming more complex. While investment is accelerating in areas such as data centers, AI infrastructure, power generation, and critical infrastructure, many contractors are still navigating labor shortages, rising wages, material volatility, financing pressures, and increasing liability costs. These challenges are reshaping how contractors evaluate growth and plan for future projects.

Fort Washington, PA – Sept. 2, 2026 – Patriot Growth Insurance Services, LLC (Patriot), one of the largest and fastest-growing national insurance brokerage firms in the United States, today announced the appointment of Michael "Mike" Christian, founder and former Chief Executive Officer of Risk Strategies, to its Board of Directors.