You’ve likely heard the news—Woodruff Sawyer and Gallagher have joined forces. This combination with Gallagher expands our footprint, not to mention our access to data, technology, and resources, all of which will help us better serve you. I’m excited for what lies ahead for all of us. We’re entering a new era, one where we’re better together.

We have long prided ourselves on being champions for our clients, and we’re still resolute in our commitment to putting you front and center. The combination with Gallagher enhances the ways we can provide sophisticated advice, thoughtful consulting, and unparalleled claims advocacy because we now have additional experts, expanded resources, and a larger platform to serve you.

Our expertise has always set us apart. Now, you’ll have access to additional specialists with exceptional depth of knowledge in even the most obscure areas of insurance. Together, we’ll work to untangle, advise, and solve your business risks—and help you avoid the risks in the first place. And for the risks that can’t be avoided, we truly can be a “one-stop shop” for the full spectrum of your enterprise risk management insurance needs.

The Gallagher platform allows us to help you address your risk at anytime, anywhere in the world. We have boots on the ground everywhere you are.  We also now have more resources to help you find practical, cost-effective, and customized ways to protect yourselves in the face of uncertainty. Our experts track the day-to-day shifts in the regulatory and general insurance landscape, so you don’t have to—and can instead focus on your business strategy and profitability goals.

The Gallagher platform now also includes this Guide. This is our 13th year of publishing the D&O Looking Ahead Guide and our ninth year of the Underwriters Weigh In™ survey. This Guide is part of our unabated commitment to keeping you informed about the trends and hot-button issues that impact directors, officers, and the companies they serve.

As we look ahead to 2026 and beyond, we’re better equipped than ever to help you navigate the complex world of insurance and risk management. We joined forces with Gallagher to better serve our clients today, tomorrow, and well into the future. We look forward to going on this “better together” journey with you.