Join Baby Safety Alliance Associate Member Arthur J Gallagher on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET to learn how juvenile product companies can use claims data, market intelligence, and customized insurance solutions to make smarter insurance decisions. Topics include liability limit selection using 20 years of settlement data, benchmarking against industry peers, manuscript policy enhancements, and the value of aligning product liability and product recall programs to create a more comprehensive risk management strategy.

Speakers:

Evan Hessel | Casualty Practice Leader, Senior Vice President

Evan Hessel specializes in developing risk financing strategies, analyzing corporate exposures, and improving insurance policy wording to maximize insurance recovery. In addition to overseeing Woodruff Sawyer’s Casualty brokerage team strategy, his responsibilities include program design, strategic consulting, and insurance placement for large enterprises. His unique skills in risk management and financial analysis, coupled with his unwavering advocacy, results in better program outcomes for clients’ complex risk needs. Evan holds dual degrees in journalism and international studies from Northwestern University.

Kyle Merkel | Area Vice President

Kyle Merkel (Los Angeles) is a vice president at Gallagher focused primarily on the juvenile & children’s product space. Kyle is a member of BSA- Baby Safety Alliance- formerly JPMA and actively attends meetings with the CPSC and congressional staff lobbying for changes. Kyle also attends Toy Association events where his primary focus is on advising companies on their product liability insurance. Expertise lies in understanding what the underwriter is looking for and how to separate each business vs the pack in terms of controls, procedures, and commitment to safety to get the best terms and conditions. Kyle played college baseball at San Diego State and Chicago State and also serves on the board of Cancer Support Community in Westlake Village, CA.

Adam Nisenson | Managing Director of Product Recall Practice 

Adam Nisenson is the managing director of product recall practice. His work includes oversight and management of Gallagher’s Product Recall Practice including market placement and policy customization for accounts ranging from middle-market through Fortune 500 companies. Adam began his career with Gallagher in 2018, bringing over a decade of experience and expertise to the table along with evolving policy placement strategies for the following industries — food & beverage, automotive, electronic components, finished and consumer goods, whitegoods, pharmaceuticals & nutraceuticals, medical devices, restaurants, supermarkets, distribution/logistics, chemicals & ingredients and aviation components.