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
Angela Noble
Director, Behavioral Insurance, Strategic Planning & Initiatives at John Hancock
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
SVP & COO at Canal Insurance Company
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
SVP, Chief Claims Officer at EMC Insurance Companies
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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