Axis Insurance Services to visit the Big Apple for SIOR
October 2026
Axis Insurance is once again attending the SIOR Fall Conference in New York City. This conference, taking place at Manhattan's Downtown Marriott from October 19th to the 22nd, brings together the various members of the real estate industry into a forum that allows for networking, innovative ideas and catching up with old friends. Attending on Axis Insurance's behalf are CEO Mike Smith and Professional Liability broker Joe Ferri.
SIOR or the Society of Industrial Realtors is the leading global industrial real estate, association. Consisting of 4000 members across 50 counties. SIOR represents today’s most knowledgeable, experienced, ethical, and successful commercial real estate brokerage specialists.
Joe Ferri when asked about had this to say. “"Axis Insurance Services, LLC is excited to be attending the upcoming SIOR Fall Conference in New York, New York this October. As Professional Liability brokers, we’re looking forward to connecting with industry professionals, sharing insights, and learning more about the evolving risks facing today’s real estate community. If you’ll be there, we’d love to connect! Stop by booth 10, say hello, and let’s talk about how the right Professional and Management Liability coverage can help protect your business.
We can’t wait to see you there!"
About Joe Ferri
Joseph Ferri is a Professional Liability Broker working for the Axis Retail Division. He began his career as an intern for Axis Insurance Services, learning the ins and outs of Professional, Cyber and Management Liability.
Upon graduation from Ramapo College of New Jersey, he was hired to a full-time role in 2020. Joe now assists private and public organizations with their various Errors and Omissions (E&O), Cyber Liability, Directors and Officer’s (D&O) and Employment Practices Liability (EPL) coverage needs. His responsibilities include handling both new and renewal coverages as well as serving as an educational resource for his clients.
About Mike
Mike is a dynamic leader and current President, CEO and Founder of two nationally recognized Professional Liability brokerages, Axis Insurance Services, LLC, and PLRisk Specialty Insurance Service, a nationally recognized Professional Liability Insurance Wholesale Brokerage. His vision was to provide an alternative to the cookie-cutter insurance brokers so focused on profitability and process that they had lost true value and client-focused attention. As a former practicing CPA, Auditor and Chief Financial and Operations Officer, he brings a unique perspective to the insurance process from the buyer’s perspective.
About SIOR
For more than 80 years, the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) has been the leading global professional office and industrial real estate association, and continues to move the industry and our members’ business forward as we drive the future of CRE. With 4,000 members in over 50 countries, SIOR represents today’s most knowledgeable, experienced, ethical, and successful commercial real estate brokerage specialists.
Anyone Can Be a Broker. Not Everyone Can Be an SIOR.
Just the Facts:
- SIOR has more than 4,000 members in over 50 countries.
- SIOR designees can hold the following specialty designations: industrial, office, industrial and office (dual), sales manager, executive manager, or advisory service.
- SIOR also consists of affiliate members who include corporate executives, developers, educators, and others involved in the commercial real estate industry.
https://www.sior.com/
About Axis
Celebrating its 25th year anniversary in 2024, Axis Insurance Services, LLC, is proud of our reputation in building highly customized insurance solutions for all types of professional service companies and their employees. We believe our diverse product options and outstanding customer service help us earn our clients’ trust and loyalty.
Formed in 1999, Axis Insurance Services, LLC is a nationwide leader in the professional and management liability insurance industry, developing innovative risk management solutions for today’s evolving businesses. We offer insurance programs to a broad array of professionals and industries, including insurance agents/brokers, attorneys, commercial real estate firms, technology, healthcare/medical, financial institutions, architects/engineers, consulting firms, media, and many others.
In 2014, we launched PLRisk in 2014 and today the two firms provide retail and wholesale coverage solutions for Cyber Liability & Privacy/Network Security, Errors and Omissions, Directors and Officers, Employment Practices Liability, Commercial Crime and Fiduciary coverage.
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