Articles from The Institutes

Employees’ opinions took center stage once more at The Institutes, earning the risk management and insurance education leader a 2025 Philadelphia Top Workplaces award from The Philadelphia Inquirer. This recognition is based entirely on feedback from the true experts on The Institutes' culture – its people. Not only is this the 10th time The Institutes were named a Top Workplace among Philadelphia-area companies, it's also their fifth consecutive year earning this honor.

The National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference (National Comp) is proud to announce that U.S. Army veteran, author, and nationally recognized speaker Noah Galloway will serve as the keynote speaker at National Comp 2025, taking place Nov. 11–12, 2025, at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn.

The International Insurance Society (IIS) has named Evan G. Greenberg, Chairman and CEO of Chubb Group, the 2025 Insurance Hall of Fame Laureate. Greenberg will be formally honored at an awards ceremony on Oct. 26, 2025, at the Swiss Re Centre for Global Dialogue in Rüschlikon, Switzerland. The ceremony will mark the opening of the Global Insurance Forum, which runs from Oct. 26-27, 2025.

The Institutes Knowledge Group has once again been recognized for doing what they do best: educating and elevating the skillsets of those in the risk management and insurance disciplines. At the 2025 Society of Insurance Trainers and Educators (SITE) Conference, The Institutes Knowledge Group was presented with the prestigious SITE Corporate Award, which recognizes one organization that has shown unmatched dedication, leadership and generosity toward advancing training and education in insurance.

The International Insurance Society (IIS) has named Paul Hanratty, Group CEO of Sanlam, the 2025 Vanguard Market Development Award honoree. Hanratty will be formally honored at an awards ceremony on Oct. 26, 2025, at the Swiss Re Centre for Global Dialogue in Rüschlikon, Switzerland. The ceremony will mark the opening of the Global Insurance Forum, which runs from Oct. 26-27, 2025.

Employee voices have spoken loud and clear at The Institutes, propelling the risk management and insurance education leader to earn a 2025 Top Workplaces USA award. This recognition comes directly from those who know the organization best – its people. Among the more than 42,000 organizations invited to participate in the national employee engagement survey issued by Energage, The Institutes continue to distinguish themselves through authentic feedback that reflects genuine workplace satisfaction.

The Institutes Knowledge Group, Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers (ABIR), and Bermuda College announced a partnership to expand opportunities for college students in Bermuda to learn critical leadership and technical insurance skills through The Institutes CPCU® Collegiate Studies Program. This collaboration is a key initiative to educate Bermuda College’s students on technical insurance skills, connect them with a professional network through ABIR, and elevate their awareness of the rewarding career opportunities the risk management and insurance sectors provide.

The Insurance Accounting and Systems Association (IASA) is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2025 IASA IMPACT Awards are open through March 28. This is an opportunity to recognize outstanding contributions to the insurance industry, and nominations are welcome from both IASA members and non-members alike.

The Institutes Griffith Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of R. Dale Hall, FSA, MAAA, CERA, CFA; and Lorilee Medders, Ph.D., to its Advisory Council. These thought leaders will help to advance the important non-partisan and non-advocative educational initiatives of the organization.

The Institutes RiskStream Collaborative® is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 Innovator Award. This prestigious recognition is being awarded to 17 companies representing sureties, brokers, agents and associations for their contributions to the insurance industry as founding members of the SuretyDIGIT Coalition.

The Institutes RiskStream Collaborative® is pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of its prestigious Collaborator Award, which recognizes contributions and dedication to advancing annuity and life insurance initiatives within the industry.

The Institutes RiskStream Collaborative® is pleased to announce that Allstate, Nationwide, CSAA Insurance Group and Liberty Mutual are the 2024 winners of its Leadership Award. This award recognizes these organizations’ efforts to spearhead critical auto insurance-related projects within RiskStream Collaborative throughout the past year.

Registration is now open for 2025 IASA Xchange™, the premier event for insurance professionals in accounting, finance, risk management, systems, and technology. Scheduled to take place June 8–10, 2025, in St. Louis, this signature IASA event promises a dynamic blend of education, networking, and innovation.

Pete Miller, CPCU, President and CEO of The Institutes, recently participated in a Travelers Institute Wednesdays with Woodward® webinar to discuss the powerful role of AI in reshaping risk management strategies. The session, titled "AI and Analytics: Exploring Key Drivers of Predict & Prevent," focused on how artificial intelligence and advanced analytics are revolutionizing the risk management and insurance (RMI) landscape with proactive risk prevention.

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The Institutes’ Predict & Prevent podcast has been named to PropertyCasualty360’s Insurance Luminaries Class of 2024 in the category of Risk Management Innovation. This annual recognition celebrates people and initiatives driving meaningful progress within the insurance sector, highlighting key advancements and forward-thinking approaches.

The Institutes Agent & Broker Group and The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (The Council) are pleased to announce the collaborative re-launch of The Institutes Designations’ Professional Risk Consultant (PRC®), bringing to market a best-in-class early career designation for insurance agents and brokers. The collaboration marks a significant expansion of the longstanding partnership between The Institutes and The Council.

The International Insurance Society (IIS), Insurance Thought Leadership (ITL), and Lloyd’s are pleased to announce the finalists for the prestigious Global Innovation Awards. These awards recognize organizations that have demonstrated exceptional achievement in driving innovation and fostering sustainability within insurance and risk management. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on Nov. 18 at the Hyatt Regency Miami. The ceremony is a highlight of the Global Insurance Forum, taking place Nov. 17-19 at the same venue.

The Institutes, a not-for-profit comprised of diverse affiliates that educate, elevate, and connect people in the essential disciplines of risk management and insurance, have appointed W. Robert Berkley Jr., president and chief executive officer of W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRBC), and John C. (Jack) Roche, president and CEO of The Hanover Insurance Group, as chair and vice chair, respectively, of the organization’s Board of Trustees.

The International Insurance Society (IIS) has published the results of its 2024 Global Priorities Survey. The survey, which is distributed to nearly 20,000 C-suite insurance executives around the world, provides a comprehensive overview of the industry's top priorities. These span Economic, Political and Legal, Social and Environmental, Operational, Technology and Innovation, and Business and Financial categories.

The Call for Content for IASA’s Xchange annual conference held June 8–10, 2025, in St. Louis, is now open. Each year, the Call for Content is extended to professionals in the insurance industry requesting topic and speaker session proposals to enhance the educational program.

The Institutes, a not-for-profit comprised of diverse affiliates that educate, elevate, and connect people in the essential disciplines of risk management and insurance, have announced they earned the 2024 Top Workplaces USA award, issued by Energage, an organization that develops solutions to build and brand top workplaces.

The Institutes RiskStream Collaborative® is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of its three prestigious insurance industry awards.

The International Insurance Society (IIS) and Insurance Thought Leadership (ITL) announced the winners of the first-ever Global Innovation Awards at the 56th installment of the Global Insurance Forum on Nov. 6, 2023, at the Hilton Singapore Orchard. The awards recognize companies that have shown exceptional achievement in driving innovation and fostering sustainability within the insurance and risk management industry.

The Institutes, a not-for-profit comprised of diverse affiliates that educate, elevate, and connect people in the essential disciplines of risk management and insurance, have affiliated with the Insurance Accounting and Systems Association (IASA), which primarily focuses on providing education and networking opportunities within the areas of insurance accounting and finance.

The International Insurance Society (IIS) has named Adrian Gore, founder and chief executive of South Africa-based Discovery, the 2023 recipient of the Vanguard Market Development Award. The Vanguard Award recognizes those who have substantially advanced the development of insurance in an underserved market or emerging economy.