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Mike Smith to be Speaker at NAIBIP Pittsburgh and Cleveland

Written by Drew Smith | Jan 15, 2026 9:28:49 PM

Mike Smith, CEO of Axis Insurance Services, will be speaking at The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals in Pittsburgh, PA. on January 19th and in Independence, Ohio on the 20th. These talks will discuss the latest cyber and E&O risks for the healthcare market to one of the largest healthcare insurance networks in the country.

Mike had this to say about the event, “I’m always excited to share industry updates and best. practice.  I’m even more excited that NABIP takes risk management seriously and can provide this benefit to their members. “

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.

His innovative approach, combined with hands-on operational experience, provides a unique perspective for his clients. Over his tenure of more than 25 years driving the direction of these companies, he has grown the company from a one-person shop to a national player in the professional, management, and cyber liability markets. His companies have experienced double-digit growth each year. His passionate desire to develop staff, young professionals and to give back to his community does not go unnoticed in the industry.

With over three decades of experience in the insurance industry, Mike is renowned for his in-depth knowledge and keen insights. His ability to develop creative coverage solutions has established him as a trusted resource, frequently sought after as a speaker, guest panelist, and writer on topics related to professional and management liability risk and insurance.

For more information: (Mikes Bio)

About Axis

At Axis Insurance Services, LLC, we’re 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.

What sets us apart from other insurance brokers is our deep understanding of the market and our ability to tailor coverage options in sync with our clients’ objectives. Professional and Management Liability policies can be a commodity – we only build custom coverage solutions that work.

Leading the Industry for Over Twenty Five Years

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.

For more information about our company, please click here.

About NABIP


The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals represents more than 100,000 licensed health insurance agents, brokers, general agents, consultants and benefit professionals through more than 200 chapters across America. NABIP members service the health insurance needs of large and small employers as well as people seeking individual health insurance coverage. Every day, NABIP members work to obtain insurance for clients who are struggling to balance their desire to purchase high-quality and comprehensive health coverage with the reality of rapidly escalating medical care costs. As such, one of NABIP's primary goals is to do everything we can to promote access to affordable health insurance coverage.

NABIP members help millions of consumers by guiding them through the complexities of health insurance purchasing and enrollment, while ensuring they get the best policy at the most affordable price. We seek to understand each personal situation to create recommendations that complement a client's financial and medical security needs. And our job does not end with the sale. Our licensed producers help their clients with claims issues, service questions and compliance matters throughout the life of each policy they sell.

For more information: https://nabip.org/