Why Rise
The Insurance Industry recognizes the need to invest in the next generation. Young professionals who enter the industry need networking, resources, and a support system for their career. Rising Insurance Star Executives (RISE) was founded to be that springboard for our industry.
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
Alex Punsalan
Global Chief Claims Officer at Assurant
Alona Croteau
Chief Claims Officer - Specialty & Surety at CapSpecialty
Angela Noble
Director, Behavioral Insurance, Strategic Planning & Initiatives at John Hancock
Becky Hudzik Presson
Chief Claims Officer at Church Mutual Insurance Company
Brian Armstrong
Membership Director at NICB
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
SVP & COO at Canal Insurance Company
Christopher Linke
AVP at Travelers Insurance
Dale Sherman
Vice President & Assistant General Counsel at Allstate Insurance
Danny Colon
Chief Administrative Officer at United Automobile Insurance Group
Dave Vanalek
SVP, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at Richmond National
Ken Bunn
VP Claims at Builders Mutual Insurance Company
Matt McColley
EVP Operations at KW Specialty Insurance Company
Melissa Hill
SVP, Head of Workers Compensation Claims 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
Robert Bowers
Chief Claims and Customer Service Officer at Westfield
Leadership Team
Amy Cooper
Founder & CEO
Katerina Garavito
President
Tori Snoddy
Director of Operations
Desiree Bennett
Program Manager
Partners
