OLDWICK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AM Best is pleased to announce that it again will be a co-host of
the annual Emerging Leaders Conference, which recognizes high-performing
individuals and provides professional training to develop the next
generation of insurance industry leaders. The event, which will take
place Feb. 23-25, 2020, in Austin, TX, is hosted jointly with the
American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) and the
Insurance Careers Movement.
The Insurance Careers Movement is an industrywide initiative designed to
raise awareness of the diverse career options that risk management and
insurance offer. AM Best is actively participating in the movement to
address the industry’s critical talent gap issue. The Insurance Careers
Movement has grown to more than 850 different insurance carriers,
companies, media organizations and third-party vendors from around the
globe.
The APCIA announced on May 1, 2019, that nominations were open to attend
the Emerging Leaders Conference. The event is part of the industry’s
efforts to support the development of new and talented insurance
industry professionals, and it provides accelerated professional
development by C-suite executives, health and wellness strategies for
high performers and networking in a vibrant environment. To view
coverage of the 2019 conference, including keynote addresses, fireside
chats and panel discussions, please visit http://amb.brightcovegallery.com/elc.
“AM Best is a proud supporter of not only this conference but of the
Insurance Careers Movement. AM Best is committed to help address the
talent challenges of the insurance industry given its critical
importance to long-term financial strength. The Emerging Leaders
Conference recognizes those who have a deep passion for our industry and
those who will one day be in the C-suite,” said Matthew J. Mosher,
executive vice president and chief operating officer, AM Best.
Two of AM Best’s credit rating analysts were accepted to take part in
the 2019 Emerging Leaders Conference, and shared comments on how they
valued the experience of attending the event:
Bruno Caron, senior financial analyst: “The Emerging Leaders Conference
was a stimulating incubator of ideas, inspiration and energy. It was a
wonderful platform to connect with current and future leaders of our
industry. It brought a forward-looking perspective on the insurance
space, while tackling the practical aspects of the insurance industry
against a backdrop of disruption.”
Dan Hofmeister, financial analyst: “The Emerging Leaders Conference was
an outstanding opportunity to gain leadership advice from
insurance-market leaders and to network with other emerging leaders.
This conference would be a great catalyst for any young professional’s
career.”
The nomination deadline is Sept. 10, 2019. To be considered for this
professional development opportunity, click
here to complete and submit a short nomination form. There is no
limit to the number of nominees, and talent from any discipline is
welcome for consideration. For additional questions about the
nominations process and the conference agenda, please contact Marguerite
Tortorello, managing director of the Insurance Careers Movement at [email protected].
AM Best is a trusted source of insurance market insight and data, and
the only global credit rating agency with a unique focus on the
insurance industry. Best’s Credit Ratings are a recognized indicator of
insurer financial strength and creditworthiness. Visit http://www.ambest.com
for more information.
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Jim Peavy
Director, Public Relations
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