AxisInsurance Services prides itself on developing young talent in the insurancefield. We are proud to showcase another in this month’s spotlight with LiamOberlander.
LiamOberlander is a Professional Liability Broker with extensive experience inclient service and risk placement. He spent three years as an Account Managerat Axis, where he worked closely with sales and account management teams tosupport the day-to-day service of clients. He began as an account managerworking with the various brokers learning the craft as he built up hisexperience and knowledge in a field most wouldn’t be informed about.
In 2026,Liam was promoted to a Broker role, where he now specializes in placingprofessional liability coverage for both public and private companies acrossthe United States. Leveraging his deep insurance expertise, Liam excels atstructuring tailored coverage solutions that align with each client’s uniqueneeds.
Liam’sjourney with Axis has been mentored by Mike Smith, President and CEO. Mike hasshared his extensive knowledge to highlight the numerous niche insurancecoverage aspects that help Liam and Axis provide the most comprehensivecoverage for our clients’ needs.
Throughhands-on guidance and real-world insight, Liam’s technical understanding ofcomplex risk scenarios has strengthened, and the importance of truly listeningto clients has been reinforced. Insurance is never a one-size-fits-allsolution, and understanding the finer details can make all the difference whenit matters most.
Workingalongside his fellow brokers has deepened Liam's appreciation for proactiverisk management, creative problem-solving, and the value of building long-termrelationships based on trust. From navigating unique industry exposures toidentifying coverage gaps that might otherwise be overlooked, this mentorshiphas shaped Liam’s approach to delivering tailored, client-focused solutions.
At AxisInsurance, collaboration and continuous learning are at the heart of what wedo. Liam’s growth reflects the supportive culture within our team—one thatencourages knowledge sharing, professional development, and a commitment toexcellence. As Liam continues to expand his expertise, his focus remains thesame: providing thoughtful guidance, comprehensive protection, and peace ofmind to every client he serves.
Miks Smith,the CEO of Axis Insurance Services, continues his praise of Liam. Liam's growthhas been tremendous since we hired him three years ago, right out of college.From the beginning, he was very eager to learn the trade, and in 2026, we areproud to welcome him into our team of brokers. We look forward to hiscontinuous upward trajectory as a Professional Liability Broker. "
“I'vealways believed that understanding the unique needs of each client is thecornerstone of effective insurance solutions. At Axis, I'm passionate aboutcrafting tailored coverage that not only meets but anticipates our clients'evolving challenges,” said Liam when asked about his role at Axis.
Liam is agraduate of Iona University with a degree in International Studies. He iscurrently a member of the PLUS and PIA In his spare time, he enjoys golfing andmotorsports events.
