RISE Awards 2025
2025 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
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.
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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 2024 list and infographic is out now!

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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
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.

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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

Meg Weist

C-Suite Executive

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 Insurance

Leadership Team

Amy Cooper

Founder & CEO

Katerina Garavito

President

Tori Snoddy

Director of Operations

Desiree Bennett

Program Manager

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