The RISE Awards
35 Under 35

The annual RISE Awards “35 Under 35” recognizes top rising talent in the insurance industry. Every year we receive dozens of nominations of deserving young professionals who are making an impact in their company, community, and the industry as a whole. To be eligible, nominees must work in the insurance industry and be 35 years of age or under by June 17, 2025.

Nominations are now closed.

2025
35 Under 35

Alexandra Santo

Claims Consultant, Golden Bear Insurance Compny

Alison Murphy

Senior Underwriting Manager, Liberty Mutual Insurance

Alyssa Sanchez

Director, Resource Management, Alacrity Solutions

Andye Vantol

Underwriting Auditor II, AmTrust Financial Group

Angel Song

Assistant Vice President, Corporate Risk Solutions (CRS)

Brittany de Frias

Assistant Vice President – Professional Lines, AXIS

Cameron Roach

Senior Underwriter, Kinetic

Christopher Khan

Chief Compliance Officer, Universal Casualty RRG

Dana Ducommun

Marketing Manager, MC Consultants

Daniel J. Boyer

Associate vice president, Schauer Group

Daniel Ravitz

Client Advisor, Sterling Seacrest Pritchard

Derek Yee

Vice President, Western Region Management Liability Leader, Westfield Specialty

Diauntae Morrow

President/CEO, The Morrow Group & Company

Dominic Cacciola

Claims Technical Consultant, AAA - The Auto Club Group

Dymphna Menendez

Assistant Vice President, Arch Insurance Group

Emily Cameron

Head of Product, Gain Life

Emmanuel Singletary

Senior Technical Solution Consultant, Guidewire

Giselle Palladino

VP, Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers

Jarrod Zea

Structured Settlement Consultant, ZC Settlement Advisors/Ringler

Jeanette Marasi

Project Manager, Bindable

Margo Meta

Claims Legal Counsel, Grange Insurance

Matthew DeBernardi

Director, MPL Underwriting, RLI

Megan Smalter

Market Development Executive, Lloyd's

Mykaela Ionta

Senior Underwriter, Middle Market, Commercial Insurance, The Hartford

Natalie Golubski

Professional Lines Broker, Jencap Specialty Insurance Services

Nathan Baker

Property Claims Manager, Preferred Mutual

Nicole Sabin

Underwriter I, Reinsurance, Everest

Peyton Rudolph

VP Marketing, GradGuard

Sandra Nikodimos

Specialty Analytics Lead, Gallagher Bassett

Seth Hart

Recovery Adjuster, Crawford and Co

Siena Pizzano

Senior Catastrophe Risk Analyst, Sompo

Stephanie Badiola

Underwriter, Gridiron Insurance Underwriters, Inc.

Terry Wilson

Insurance Operations Manager, Leap Insurance

Tyzha Gunn

Account Specialist II, Aon

Zorigoo “Z” Tugsbayar

Vice President, Group Strategy & Corporate Development , Ascot Group

2025 Leadership Summit & Awards Gala

June 16-18 | Fort Lauderdale, FL

Experience an immersive blend of interactive leadership training, unparalleled networking opportunities, and a celebratory gathering honoring the best talent in the insurance world, including our 35 Under 35 Winners. Over two days, attendees will dive into fast-paced TED-Talk style sessions and engaging workshops designed for swift learning and actionable insights.

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