Alex Furlong on transferring battlefield clarity, contingency planning, and team initiative into the fast-paced world of brokerage
When Alex Furlong left the US Army in 2013, wholesale insurance wasn’t on his radar. But a chance introduction – from a military mentor to a brokerage executive – sparked a conversation that stuck. “It really piqued my interest,” he said. “A lot of people don’t know about the wholesale space, but it seemed like a unique and interesting pathway.”
Furlong (pictured above) began his career as a casualty broker and now holds a senior leadership role in the sector. His military background, particularly in Special Operations Forces, continues to shape how he leads. “The principles of good leadership don’t change,” he said. “They just show up differently depending on the environment.”