




Ready to RISE?
Join the leading insurance community dedicated to empowering early-career professionals. Connect with like-minded peers, gain access to valuable resources, and build a network that will support your growth—all for free.
2025 Leadership Summit & Awards Gala
The RISE Leadership Summit & Awards Gala is where the future of insurance meets fresh ideas and bold moves. Two days of leadership talks & workshops, career labs, and networking events—plus a Gala that’ll have you celebrating your wins with people who get it. This is the summit where leaders are made.
Are you in?
Elite 50 Internships
The Elite 50 Internships is an annual program that identifies and publishes a list of the 50 best internship programs in the Insurance industry across the USA.
The 2024 list and infographic is out now!
Gear Up with RISE
Whether it’s for your work bestie, the colleague who always has your back, or just to add some fun to the office, RISE Gear has you covered. Why settle for ordinary when you can give something that speaks their language—insurance-inspired and made to stand out!
Mentorship Program
Our structured, virtual program is designed to connect industry professionals like you with experienced mentors, fostering effective and meaningful relationships.
The application for the Spring 2025 Cohort will open January 1.
Why RISE®
The insurance industry is changing, and the next generation is leading the way. RISE® is here to connect, support, and empower young professionals with the tools they need to thrive—because tomorrow’s leaders are rising today.

Advisory
Board
Our Advisory Board is comprised of industry executives who share a passion for diversity and the future success of the insurance industry.

Abel Travis
Senior Vice President Affiliate Operations at Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company
Angela Noble
CMO, VP of Marketing and Communications at FCCI
Becky Hudzik Presson
SVP, Chief Claims Officer at American National Insurance
Brian Armstrong
Director of Operations, Special Investigations Unit, GEICO
Brian Pozzi
Vice President, Office of General Counsel & Corporate Claims Officer at The Auto Club Group
Charmaine Rice
VP, Global Learning, Development & Diversity at AmTrust Financial
Chris Greene
C-Suite Executive
Dale Sherman
Vice President at PURE Insurance
Daniel Colon
Chief Administrative Officer at United Automobile Insurance Group
David Vanalek
SVP, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at Richmond National
Gia Sawko
Chief Claims Officer at Signal Mutual
Ken Bunn
VP Claims at Builders Mutual Insurance Company
Matt McColley
EVP Operations at KW Specialty Insurance Company
Melissa Hill
SVP, Head of Claims Industry Practice Group at Sompo International
Michelle Raue
Senior Vice President – Head of Claims at Preferred Mutual Insurance Company
Patrick Nails
Executive Vice President & Chief Claims Officer at Arch Insurance
Paul Kearney
Chief Claims Officer, AF Group
Rani Christie
SVP, Business Development at Captive Resources
Robert Bowers
Chief Claims and Customer Service Officer at Westfield
Sherry Merber
Chief Claims Officer at Palms Insurance
Victoria Turchetti
Managing Attorney at Intact Speciaty InsuranceLeadership Team
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