RISE and IRMI Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Education and Career Development in Insurance

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Dania Beach, FL— May 30, 2025— RISE is proud to announce a new partnership with International Risk Management Institute (IRMI), a trusted leader in risk and insurance education for more than 45 years. This collaboration marks a major step forward in providing young insurance professionals with meaningful, affordable access to continuing education, certifications, and career development tools.

Through this partnership, RISE and IRMI are working together to create professional development opportunities that support RISE’s mission to educate, engage, and empower the next generation of insurance industry leaders, while aligning with IRMI’s long-standing commitment to advancing knowledge, improving decision-making, and elevating standards across the field of risk management and insurance.

Highlights of the partnership include:

  • The RISE Learning Center– A brand-new education hub powered by IRMI and WebCE where RISE members can save10% off IRMI certification courses, CE, and prelicensing programs. Now available in the RISE App.
  • More Learning Opportunities– Co-hosted webinars, podcast features, and curated content from IRMI to help you level up your expertise and expand your professional toolkit.
  • Conference Discounts – Special registration discounts for RISE members on select IRMI industry conferences such as the IRMI Transportation Risk Conference (June 4-5, 2025), IRMI Energy Risk and Insurance Conference (June 16-18, 2025), and IRMI AgriCon Central (September 3-5, 2025), giving you more access to high-quality networking and insights at a lower cost.

The IRMI + WebCE Space is now live and available in the RISE app, making it easier than ever to take advantage of these benefits.

This partnership strengthens both organizations’ commitment to developing knowledgeable, well-connected professionals in insurance and risk management—creating more accessible learning pathways and industry exposure for emerging leaders. Whether you’re pursuing a certification, working toward a license, or just want to sharpen your skills—this is a new way to do it with support from an industry leader.

“This partnership brings together two organizations deeply invested in the future of our industry,” said Amy Cooper, Founder & CEO of RISE. “We’re excited to work with IRMI to give our members access to the education and tools they need to grow their careers.”

“Helping early-career insurance professionals learn more about their craft is central to the IRMI mission to support a new generation of leaders“, added Rich Scislowski, President of IRMI. “We are thrilled to be working with such a well-respected organization like RISE to help their members succeed.”

About IRMI
For more than 45 years, IRMI has helped our customers save lives and livelihoods as the premier provider of risk management and insurance information, tools, education, and training. IRMI helps risk management, insurance, and legal professionals make better decisions for their companies and clients with unbiased expertise and balanced, comprehensive content. To sign up for a free IRMI membership, visit https://www.irmi.com/membership.

About RISE
RISE® is an insurance community committed to empowering early-career professionals, attracting new talent, offering networking opportunities, and providing access to invaluable resources.

For more information about RISE and our initiatives, visit RISEprofessionals.com

Media Contact:

Tori Snoddy

Director of Operations

RISE

Email: tsnoddy@riseprofessionals.com

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The Human Touch in Digital Insurance: Balancing Technology and Customer Experience

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By: Amber Seitz, Meg McCormack, Tina Cassella and Stephen Goldstein.

Where We Are Now: CX Trends in Insurance

Insurance is infamous for being frustrating to understand and slow to innovate. Creating an effortless customer experience is a balancing act between providing clear information and not overwhelming the customer. The best way to get started on improving customer experience is to understand why customers seek your services and how they prefer to communicate.

Researching and studying your customer personas is key. Some customers want fast, easy experiences through chatbots and self-service apps. Others need to fully understand their coverages to gain peace of mind. The experience you provide must adapt to these different needs.

Today’s forward-looking carriers and brokers are leveraging cutting-edge AI chatbots, SMS channels, and AI voice agents to engage with customers where and when they want, personalizing the insurance industry at scale.

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Is the RISE Leadership Summit the Best Insurance Conference to Attend?

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Short Answer: Yes. Here’s Why.

Every year, the insurance industry calendar is dotted with conferences and events promising insights, networking, and career growth. But among the sea of name tags and panel discussions, one event is standing out—and rising fast. That event is the RISE Leadership Summit & Awards Gala, and if you’re wondering whether it’s the best insurance conference to attend, the answer is unequivocally: yes.

Let’s break down exactly why.

  1. It’s Built for the Modern Insurance Professional

The insurance industry is evolving fast. Technology, regulation, customer expectations, and workforce dynamics are shifting every year. Yet, most conferences still feel like a throwback to the early 2000s—stiff panels, generic topics, and limited diversity in voices or perspectives.

The RISE Leadership Summit breaks the mold.

This isn’t your grandfather’s insurance conference. It’s designed specifically for the next generation of leaders—ambitious, purpose-driven professionals who are shaping the future of the industry. Whether you’re in claims, underwriting, risk, data, or leadership, the summit provides content that’s not only relevant but future-focused.

  1. It Combines Real Talk with Real Strategy

You won’t find any cookie-cutter keynotes here.

The RISE Leadership Summit is known for its bold, unfiltered conversations. Speakers don’t just tell you what’s working—they share what isn’t working, what they’ve learned the hard way, and what they wish they knew five years ago. There’s a level of honesty, transparency, and practical advice that makes this summit feel more like a mastermind than a conference.

Attendees leave not only inspired, but armed with strategies they can actually implement Monday morning.

  1. You’ll Be in a Room Full of People You Want to Know

At many industry events, networking can feel transactional or awkward. Not at RISE.

The energy at the summit is different. It’s curated to attract doers, not talkers. You’ll meet rising stars, proven executives, founders, mentors, and innovators who are all invested in growth—both their own and the industry’s. And because the event isn’t oversized or stuffy, you actually have time to build real relationships, not just exchange business cards.

Many attendees say RISE connections have led to career moves, partnerships, speaking gigs, and even lifelong friendships.

  1. It’s Designed for Action, Not Just Attendance

A lot of conferences try to pack too much into a day or two, leaving attendees overwhelmed and underwhelmed at the same time.

RISE gets it right.

The summit is strategically structured to balance learning, connection, and activation. You’ll experience powerful keynote sessions, tactical breakouts, open discussions, and curated experiences—all designed to spark ideas and get you moving. You’re not just listening to content; you’re engaging with it, and you leave with a clear sense of direction.

  1. It Elevates the Right Voices

Representation matters—and RISE doesn’t just talk about inclusion, it lives it. The speaker lineup reflects the diversity of the industry’s emerging talent and leadership. You’ll hear from women, people of color, LGBTQ+ professionals, and young leaders who are challenging the status quo and leading real change.

It’s a refreshing reminder of what’s possible when all voices are heard—and it gives every attendee a chance to see themselves reflected on stage.

  1. It’s More Than a Conference—It’s a Movement

RISE isn’t just a brand; it’s a community.

The Leadership Summit is the capstone of a year-round effort to elevate and connect high-potential insurance professionals. Between the annual conference, the online platform riseprofessionals.com, mentorship opportunities, and regional events, RISE is building a pipeline of future executives and changemakers who are deeply invested in each other’s growth.

Attending the summit means you’re not just participating in an event—you’re joining a movement with momentum.

  1. It’s Where the Future of the Industry Is Headed

Let’s be honest: some conferences feel like they’re stuck in the past. RISE is where the industry’s future is unfolding.

You’ll hear about AI and automation, the future of work, mental health in leadership, innovation in claims, DEI strategy, and what it takes to build a resilient, thriving career. If you’re trying to stay ahead—not just catch up—this is the room you want to be in.

And if you want to become a leader who shapes what insurance will look like in the next decade, the summit is your launchpad.

So… Should You Attend?

If you’re content to sit quietly in the back row of a hotel ballroom, go through the motions, and leave without a single follow-up? Sure, you can skip it.

But if you want to:

  • Grow your leadership skills
  • Expand your network in meaningful ways
  • Gain practical insight you can actually apply
  • Be part of an energized, diverse, and forward-thinking community
  • And show up as someone who’s ready to lead the industry forward…

Then yes, the RISE Leadership Summit is absolutely the best insurance conference you can attend.

And the best part? It’s just getting started.

Interested in attending the RISE Leadership Summit & Awards Gala or learning more? Visit www.riseprofessionals.com and join the movement.

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