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What’s Next for RiskProNet in 2026 with Executive Director, Matt Sasso

December 22, 2025 • RiskProNet • Season 1 • Episode 41

In this episode of Know Your Risk and Insurance Coverage, host Kyle Watts talks with Matt Sasso, Executive Director of RiskProNet, to reflect on a transformative year for the network—and lay out what’s ahead in 2026.

From a complete brand refresh and a new website to adding four new member agencies, launching new practice groups, and expanding corporate partnerships, RiskProNet has solidified itself as a nimble, collaborative force in the independent insurance landscape.

If you're part of the RiskProNet network—or considering joining—this conversation outlines everything you need to know about how the group is growing, modernizing, and creating new opportunities for its members across the country.

Timecodes:

00:00 – 01:10 - Podcast intro and episode overview

01:11 – 02:47 - Why the rebrand? A new logo, colors, and market positioning

02:48 – 03:56 - Member-led brand refresh process with creative collaboration

03:57 – 05:29 - Four new agencies in 2025: who they are and why they joined

05:30 – 06:59 - Key regions targeted for 2026 membership expansion

07:00 – 08:59 - New practice groups launching in 2026: surety, sales, nonprofit & more

09:00 – 10:50 - CIO, AI, and Risk Control groups: tech-driven collaboration for agencies

10:51 – 12:33 - Corporate partnerships: what they bring and what’s coming

12:34 – 14:07 - Two big wins from 2025: quality growth and strategic alignment

14:08 – 15:31 - Practice groups as a value engine—for both leadership and frontline staff

15:32 – 16:53 - New website and mobile app: modern tools for member access

16:54 – 17:25 - Shoutout to Patti Reed for her leadership on the site launch

17:26 – 18:23 - Final reflections on 2025 and closing remarks for the year

Resources:

Become a member at RiskProNet.com
Connect with Matt Sasso on LinkedIn
Connect with RiskProNet on LinkedIn