Nov 4, 2026 · Amy Cooper Insurance is losing experience faster than it can replace it. Capability intelligence is how leading carriers, brokers and claims organizations are starting to see that risk clearly and get ahead of it. Here is what the term means, where it came from, and what you can do with it. […]
By: Amy Cooper, Founder & CEO at RISE If you’re early in your insurance career, the industry can feel like a maze of acronyms, middlemen and money you can’t quite follow. VJ Dowling’s opening session at Target Markets’ 26th Annual Summit in Scottsdale was a rare chance to see the whole map at once. Dowling, […]
By: Amy Cooper, RISE Founder & CEO Ten years ago, about 40 women attended the women’s gathering at Target Markets. This week in Scottsdale? 220 seats filled, and they had to add more tables. I love seeing that kind of growth. The Women’s Leadership Group Lunch, sponsored by Allianz, was part of Target Markets’ 26th […]
For many students, an internship is their first real introduction to the professional world. It’s a chance to explore career paths, build confidence, and discover where their interests and skills might take them. For employers, it’s an opportunity to introduce new talent to their organization, bring fresh perspectives to the workplace, and develop their future […]
Builders was recognized as one of the 2026 RISE Elite 50 Internships for creating an experience where interns do more than observe. Students are given meaningful work, exposure across the business, direct access to senior leaders, and opportunities to build relationships from day one. But the best way to understand what makes the Builders internship […]
RISE Announces 2026 Elite 50 Internships, Recognizing Leading Internship Programs Across the Insurance Industry Dania Beach, FL, Sept. 30, 2026 – RISE® is proud to announce the 2026 Elite 50 Internships, recognizing the top internship programs across the insurance industry that are investing in early-career talent and creating meaningful pathways into insurance careers. Each year, […]
Insurance industry awards often celebrate people once they’ve already established themselves as leaders. Meanwhile, insurance talks a lot about its talent problem. Experienced professionals are retiring, and companies are working hard to attract and keep the people who will replace them. Yet the industry often waits years to tell its emerging talent that their work […]
The insurance industry has never been more complex. New risks emerge every year, coverage evolves, regulations change, and clients expect advisors who truly understand the unique challenges of their industry. General knowledge is still important. But increasingly, the professionals who stand out are the ones with specialized expertise. That’s why RISE is proud to partner […]
You’ve probably heard some version of the stat by now: the insurance industry is retiring out faster than it’s hiring in. What that actually means if you’re early in your career is that the path up is shorter than it was for the generation ahead of you with more open roles, more responsibility handed down […]
Organizations are investing heavily in artificial intelligence with the expectation that it will increase speed, productivity, and efficiency. But technology alone does not create business value. People do. The companies that benefit most from AI will not necessarily be the ones that buy the most technology. They will be the ones that develop people who […]
