RISE Awards 2025
2026 RISE Awards
Elite 50 Internships
Elite 50 Internships
Elite 50 Internships
RISE to the Challenge
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.

RISE Awards
2026 Leadership Summit & Awards Gala

Save the Date - June 9-12, 2026!

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.

Mentorship Program
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 Fall 2026 Cohort will open in June.

RISE APP
The RISE App

The RISE App is our brand-new community platform designed exclusively for RISE members to connect, collaborate, and grow together.

Think of it as your professional home base, where you can network with other RISE members, access exclusive resources, attend committee meetings & webinars, register for events, and get involved with everything happening in the RISE community.

RISE Elite 50
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 2025 list and infographic is coming out on September 30!

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Hear What Our Members Have to Say

I love being a member of RISE because not only do I get to network and bounce ideas around with other insurance nerds (trust me there is a community for everyone), I actually get to partner with folks equally dedicated to ensuring the industry we love is a fair and equitable place for rising talent. We get to be both mentors and mentees with and to industry superstars while working in an environment where everyone’s ideas are celebrated. I found my tribe within RISE.

Faith VP, Strategic Analytics at Arch Insurance

“I’ve been a RISE member since 2020, and it has helped me take my career to the next level! It's an incredible national organization with free resources such as webinars, book clubs, podcasts, and various virtual networking opportunities. Getting involved with the committees is a fantastic way to build new connections with rising leaders from across the country and give back to the RISE community. One of my favorite resources is the Elite 50 Internships which is an annual list of the top 50 internship programs in our industry – What a wonderful resource for students who are trying to decide where to apply to! I was fortunate to have been nominated & selected as a RISE 2022 Award recipient and enjoyed attending the RISE Leadership Summit, which was one of the best conferences I’ve ever attended. The professional development, leadership training, and networking opportunities that RISE provides are unmatched!”

Tandeka External Engagement Director at Spencer Educational Foundation

Being a RISE member has allowed me to expand my network, engage with like-minded individuals committed to finding innovative ways to advance the future of the insurance industry, provided me with a platform for mentorship and continued professional development, and allowed me to “pay it forward” and leverage my personal experiences to support the development of the future generation of the insurance industry.

Lael Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer at Desq

“Getting involved with RISE has helped me to build a diverse network of passionate, young professionals and introduced me to areas of the insurance industry that would have taken years to be exposed to organically.”

Megan AVP, Analytics at Gallagher Basset

Through my RISE membership, I have been able to access and connect to more networks within the insurance industry than I ever have through my tenure at larger brokerages/insurance companies. Through the RISE community, I have made long-lasting friendships and opportunities to participate in conferences and leadership opportunities that were very difficult to reach on my own. I am grateful to be apart of this crew!

Rachel Managing Director at Founder Shield

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.