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• Who can participate? Our sessions are open to all! The Spencer Virtual Campus offers a dynamic series of educational and networking webinars designed specifically for college students and recent graduates, with strong encouragement for high school students to join as well.

• How can I attend? Click on the links below to access each session's Zoom registration link and add the Zoom details to your calendar.

• When are the sessions held?

  • Monthly during the Spring and Fall semesters: From September through May, our sessions are held on the second Thursday of each month from 1:00-2:00 PM EST.

  • Weekly during the Summer: From June through August, our sessions are held every Thursday from 1:00-2:00 PM EST.

• How can I host a session? Hosting sessions are exclusively reserved for Spencer’s top donor partners. We contact our donor partners annually to assign speaking slots.

• Where can I obtain more information? Contact our Director of External Engagement, Tandeka Nomvete, with any questions.

DATE: Thursday, February 13, 2025

TIME: 1:00pm ET | 12:00pm CT | 11:00am MT | 10:00am PT

TOPIC: Parametric Insurance

COMPANY: ICEYE

SPEAKER:

• Alex Korb - Head of Parametric Insurance Practice

WHERE: Zoom - Register via link below.

May 15, 2025

June 12, 2025

DATE: Thursday, June 19, 2025

TIME: 1:00pm ET | 12:00pm CT | 11:00am MT | 10:00am PT

TOPIC: Develop a High Performance Mindset for Excellence at Work

COMPANY: Selby Strategies

SPEAKERS:

• Judy Selby - Performance Coach

WHERE: Zoom - Register via link below.

June 26, 2025

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July 31, 2025

August 7, 2025

August 14, 2025

Previous Sessions:

February 13, 2025

DATE: Thursday, November 14, 2024

TOPIC: Cyber Insurance 101

COMPANY: AXA XL

SPEAKERS:

• Spencer Scholar: Erik Barnes - Underwriting Manager, Cyber & Technology

• Caitlin Alpern - Senior Underwriter - Cyber & Technology

In this webinar, we will cover the basics of cyber insurance, including what it is, why it's important, and how it impacts businesses and individuals in the digital age. We will explore real-world examples of cyber threats and their potential financial impact, as well as the role of insurance in mitigating these risks. Moreover, we will discuss career opportunities in the cyber insurance industry and how you can prepare for a future in this dynamic and vital field.

DATE: Thursday, October 10, 2024

TOPIC: Interviewing Tips & Tricks

COMPANY: Arch Insurance

SPEAKER:

• Patrick Cusack - Vice President, Claims

Join us for an interactive session where you'll learn valuable strategies for acing your next job interview. From effective body language to crafting compelling responses, our guest speaker will cover everything you need to know to make a strong impression on potential employers. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your interviewing skills and boost your confidence!

DATE: Thursday, September 19, 2024

TOPIC: The Trust Factor - Becoming a Reliable Person in Every Role

COMPANY: Hylant

SPEAKER:

• Allison Garcia - Talent Acquisition Leader

Even with the best skills and impressive credentials, success is unattainable without credibility and the trust of your colleagues. In this engaging webinar, you'll gain valuable, practical strategies for fostering trust in the workplace, helping you achieve the impactful results you're striving for.

DATE: Thursday, July 18, 2024

TOPIC: Beyond Networking 101 - A Career Based on Connections

COMPANY: Marsh

SPEAKERS:

• Spencer Scholar: Melissa Leuck - Chicago Office Leader and Risk Management Segment Team Leader

• Audrey Strifler - AVP, Associate Client Executive

In today's digitally-accelerated and AI-enabled environment, building strong and trustworthy business relationships has become more crucial than ever. This session will guide you through the process of developing connections that will last a lifetime and how these relationships can support mutual success and drive innovation and leadership in Risk Management.

DATE: Thursday, July 11, 2024

TOPIC: Level Up Your LinkedIn Profile

COMPANY: Travelers

SPEAKERS:

• Jeff Brzozowski - Director, Emerging Talent Acquisition

• Kim DeLissio - Manager, Employer Branding

This session will review the fundamental building blocks of creating and leveraging an effective LinkedIn presence.

DATE: Thursday, June 27, 2024

TOPIC: Serving the Injured Worker as a Team

COMPANY: WorkCompCollege.com

SPEAKERS:

• Dr. Leslie Cadet - Founder @ ASCEND Occupational Medicine Consulting

• Dr. Claire Muselman - Professor @ Drake University

Antagonism in Workers’ Compensation rarely delivers the best outcomes. All of the various stakeholders cohesively focused on return to work / function / life does.

DATE: Thursday, June 20, 2024

TOPIC: Internship Success

COMPANY: Liberty Mutual Insurance

SPEAKERS:

• Michaela Drobac - Program Specialist, Early Talent Recruiting

• Brendan Stamm - Senior Early Talent Recruiter, Actuarial

Want to get the best out of your summer internship? Join members from the Liberty Mutual Early Talent Team on how YOU can do just that!

DATE: Thursday, June 13, 2024

TOPIC: Captives and Career Opportunities

COMPANY: Captive Insurance Companies Association (CICA)

SPEAKERS:

• Caroline Erdman - Captive Consultant @ Hylant Global Captive Solutions

• Sherri Stuebing - Sr. Insurance Officer, Captive & Insurance Management @ Aon

• Theresa Severson - SVP, Insurance & Risk Management @ Kite Realty Group

Join us for an informative webinar where we will demystify the world of insurance captives and explore the diverse career paths within this thriving industry! During this session, you will gain insights into the fundamentals of captives and how they benefit businesses, the various types of captives and their unique applications, the range of career opportunities available in the captive industry, and the skills & qualifications sought after by captive employers.

DATE: Thursday, May 16, 2024

TOPIC: Loss Control – What Role Does it Play in the Insurance Process

COMPANY: INSURICA

SPEAKER:

• DeMarcus Strange - Risk Management & Risk Control Expert

This presentation will review the role of a Loss Control Professional and how they add value to the carrier and insured. Additionally, the topic will highlight various types of loss control disciplines and real-world examples and case studies.

DATE: Thursday, April 11, 2024

TOPIC: Gen Z in the Workplace

COMPANY: Markel

SPEAKERS:

• Spencer Scholar: Elina Goykhman - Underwriter, Umbrella & Excess Casualty

• Spencer Scholar: Lily Van Elderen - Underwriter, Programs

As the workforce evolves, it's crucial for organizations to adapt and embrace the unique perspectives and skills that Generation Z brings to the table. This will be an engaging session crafted just for students, where we'll explore the unique challenges and opportunities Gen Z faces as they transition from the college scene to the professional stage!

DATE: Thursday, March 14, 2024

TOPIC: Explore Careers in the Insurance Industry

COMPANY: Sedgwick

SPEAKERS:

• Jo Suppiah - Partner, Head of Forensic Accounting Services (UK)

• Shannon Smith - Director, IT Applications

The Risk Management & Insurance industry is all about helping people and organizations navigate the claims process and get back to work, life, and business. This session will highlight exciting career opportunities within claims management, including casualty, property, workforce absence, brand protection, and specialty services. Join us to understand what skills you’ll need and what it means to enter the exciting world of insurance!

DATE: Thursday, November 9, 2023

TOPIC: The London Insurance Marketplace

COMPANY: Lockton Companies

SPEAKER:

• Danielle Bohannon - US Casualty Broker

During this session, we'll provide you with a thorough introduction to the London Marketplace at a top-level view.

DATE: Thursday, October 12, 2023

TOPIC: The Confident and Competent You

COMPANY: QBE

SPEAKER:

• Clarissa Okpaleke - AVP, Early Careers & Campus Recruitment

Confidence goes a long way! This session will focus on how you can demonstrate confidence and establish credibility in both your professional and personal life.

DATE: Thursday, September 21, 2023

TOPIC: Specialty Areas of Insurance – Private Client Insurance

COMPANY: Burns & Wilcox

SPEAKER:

• Sarah Chandonnet - Director, Private Client Division

The Private Client Insurance space is one that is exciting, ever-changing, and requires a significant amount of partnership and strategy. From celebrities and professional athletes to doctors, attorneys, and CEOs, we will review some of the common scenarios where we are successful in placing coverage with extremely unique and challenging placements and review items we consider when placing the business.

DATE: Thursday, August 17, 2023

TOPIC: Career Fair Preparation

COMPANY: FM Global

SPEAKERS:

• Thomas Lott - AVP, HR Senior Partner, Diversity & Programs

• Sarah McNeely - HR Consultant, Talent Acquisition

It’s career fair season! This session will help college students prepare for and navigate career fairs as well as the resulting interviews.

DATE: Thursday, August 10, 2023

TOPIC: Predicting the Future - Data Science in Insurance

COMPANY: Liberty Mutual

SPEAKERS:

• Vishnu Narayanasamy - Senior Director II, Data Science, Global Risk Solutions

• Jose Mendoza - Campus Recruiter, Early Talent Acquisition, DEI, & Programs

Data Science techniques are used to solve the most complex business problems. This session will explore how Data Science and AI are applied across the insurance value chain impacting products, operations, marketing, and customer experience.

DATE: Thursday, August 3, 2023

TOPIC: Commercial Risk Transfer - A Key to Business Success

COMPANY: Aon

SPEAKERS:

• Josh Williams - Director, Reinsurance Solutions

• Spencer Scholar: Emily Jung - Account Service Intern, Energy (Aon Canada)

In today's increasingly uncertain world, it is more important than ever for businesses to protect themselves from risk. One of the most important ways to do this is through commercial risk transfer. Commercial risk transfer is the process of transferring the financial burden of risk from one party to another. This can be done through a variety of methods, including insurance, reinsurance, and contractual risk transfer. Join this webinar, to learn the basics of commercial risk transfer!

DATE: Thursday, July 27, 2023

TOPIC: Risk Management - From the Perspective of an Underwriter and a Risk Manager

COMPANY: AXA XL

SPEAKERS:

• Spencer Scholar: Rumbi Masamvu - Senior Risk Manager

• Spencer Scholar: Alyssa Nardi - Professional Liability Underwriter

Join us for a webinar on Risk Management from the perspective of an underwriter and a risk manager at AXA XL! We will discuss the different aspects of risk management, from identifying and assessing risks to developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies. We will also explore how risk management is practiced in a (re)insurance company.

DATE: Thursday, July 20, 2023

TOPIC: Young Professionals Panel

COMPANY: Argo Group

SPEAKERS:

• Tirzah Bartley – Assistant Vice President, Underwriting

• Jackie Schuler – Senior Business Analyst

• Jennifer Mendez – Director, Digital Marketing Communications

• Danielle Sheridan – Assistant Vice President, Construction

Join us for a young professionals panel discussion! Hear from five Argo Group young professionals as they share their career journeys and what they’ve learned along the way. We’ll cover everything from interview tips, how to stand out and build connections while working from home, best and worst career advice, and much more. We’ll also leave time for Q&A so this is a great time to get guidance on your next step!

DATE: Thursday, July 13, 2023

TOPIC: Networking - The Key to Success

COMPANIES: Morgan Stanley and JP West, Inc.

SPEAKERS:

• Kobe Evans - Associate Broker, P&C at JP West, Inc.

• Elyezer Oliviery - Associate Broker at JP West, Inc.

• Quran McLaughlin - Director of Risk & Insurance Management at Morgan Stanley

This session will be a crash course for students on How to identify and connect with key players in the insurance industry; How to build relationships with potential employers and clients; How to use networking to land your dream job or get promoted; and How to network effectively at industry events!

DATE: Thursday, July 6, 2023

TOPIC: Cracking the Code - Communications Demystified

COMPANY: Gallagher

SPEAKER:

• Kristy Sands - Vice President, Communications & Culture

Unravel the secrets to navigating the corporate communications landscape like a pro. From choosing your channel, mastering your message, and engaging your audience, this session will equip you with the savvy to leave a lasting impression on your colleagues.

DATE: Thursday, June 29, 2023

TOPIC: Brand and Career Management – “If you built it, they will come”

COMPANY: Westfield Specialty

SPEAKER:

• Tony Chimera - Chief Talent Officer

Join this session to learn how to effectively manage your career right from the beginning! This session will cover branding, career management, LinkedIn tips for students, as well as some interviewing, negotiating, and HR advice.

DATE: Thursday, June 22, 2023

TOPIC: Resume & Interview Tips and Tricks

COMPANY: AmWins

SPEAKERS:

• Sevin Stone - Talent Acquisition Specialist 

• Jennifer Shearer - College Relations Recruitment Specialist

This session will uncover how to create a clean and straightforward resume that will help students present their backgrounds in the best way possible. We will also share tips and tricks to help students build a positive interview experience.

DATE: Thursday, June 15, 2023

TOPIC: Insurance = An International Career

COMPANY: Zurich

SPEAKERS:

• Spencer Board Member: Ron Davis - Global Head of Customer Management

• Jessica Aguilar - Global Head of Talent Acquisition

• Alban Laloum - Head of Customer, Distribution, & Marketing

An insurance career can provide access to the entire world! This session will cover the various career opportunities that are available to you involving international business, as well as the skills you’ll need to develop in order to thrive in a multinational workforce. This session will address both the experiences of working within a global team, as well as the opportunity to gain insurance industry work experience in other countries.

DATE: May 11, 2023

TOPIC: Intro to Marine Insurance

COMPANY: Marsh

SPEAKERS:

• Venetia Poole - AVP, Global Marine Practice

• Spencer Scholar: Julia Berdzik - Senior Account Representative

Join this session to learn the ins and outs of marine insurance - On a local, regional, national, and global scale.

DATE: April 13, 2023

TOPIC: Worker’s Compensation 101 – The Basics

COMPANY: AF Group 

SPEAKER:

• Katie Janik - Senior Training Specialist

Workers' compensation laws today balance the interests of both the employer and the worker. This course explores the history of workers' compensation insurance and addresses the important benefits related to this type of coverage. We’ll dive into the four main benefits of workers’ compensation which will set the groundwork for discussing claims and reserves. You’ll also see the benefits of a return-to-work program and how the essential partnership with Loss Control can significantly impact financials.

DATE: March 9, 2023

TOPIC: Telematics - What is telematics and why is it important to the auto insurance industry?

COMPANY: Travelers

SPEAKERS:

• Nicole Ferguson - Senior Product Director

• Spencer Scholar: Felipe Valladares - Actuarial Consultant

Telematics, or usage-based insurance products, have become a critical component of auto insurance products across both the personal and business insurance marketplace. In this session, we’ll provide an overview of telematics, share examples of telematics products in the market today, and explain its value to both the insurance carrier and the customer.

DATE: February 9, 2023

TOPIC: The A to Z of ESG

COMPANY: Sompo International

SPEAKERS:

• Navid Zarinejad - Head of Sustainability

• Spencer Scholar: Emily Selenis - Underwriting Trainee

We are hearing more about ESG every day, but what does it really mean? In this session, we will cover the basics and talk about ways an insurance company can use ESG to their advantage.

DATE: January 12, 2023

TOPIC: Applying Your Authentic Self in a Professional Setting

COMPANY: Aon

SPEAKERS:

• Steven Flowers - Associate Broker

• Spencer Scholar: Alexis (Hanchett) Mast - Associate Broker

This session explores company resource groups (ERGs / BRGs) and how to navigate professional settings while maintaining your authenticity.

DATE: November 10, 2022

TOPIC: Mentors and Sponsors – Gaining Support for Career Progression

COMPANY: Arch Insurance Group

SPEAKERS:

• Sue Srinivasan - Executive Vice President of Distribution

• Spencer Scholar: Sofia Holtje - Executive Assurance Intern

Embarking on your career in insurance is an exciting next step, and having the support of mentors and sponsors can certainly help your career journey. Join Sue Srinivasan and Sofia Holtje to better understand:

• The difference between a mentor and a sponsor.

• The context, purpose, and duration of these relationships.

• The ways that both types of support can be beneficial at different times during your career progression.

DATE: October 13, 2022

TOPIC: Personal Branding

COMPANY: Markel

SPEAKERS:

• Consuelo Adkins-Tyler - Diversity & Inclusion Manager

• Spencer Scholar: Lily Van Elderen - Underwriter Trainee

During this session, we will explore the importance of personal branding and give practical tips on establishing your brand. We will discuss: What branding is and why it is important, Practical ways to promote and protect your personal brand, and Actions to consider as you explore career opportunities.

DATE: September 13, 2022

TOPIC: A multinational overview of today’s global economy

COMPANY: Marsh

SPEAKERS:

• Florent (AC) Ndindjock - Vice President, Client Advisor, Multinational

• Tina Valdez - Senior Account Representative

This session will cover Marsh’s multinational practice, how they service client’s from across the globe, and what it’s like to be a young professional at Marsh!

WEBINAR: Having a Global Mindset
company: NFP
speakerS:

• Chris Alviggi - Managing Director, Environmental

• Karen Knox - Team Lead, Digital Assets

• Courtney Mauge - Senior Vice President, Cyber Practice Leader

Understanding the global environment in the insurance industry should be top of mind for everyone. Hear from NFP leaders on how to approach risk from a geo-political mindset and the importance of doing so in Environmental, Cyber, and Digital Assets.

WEBINAR: Wholesale Brokers of Tomorrow: How Data & Analytics are Shaping Property Placements Today and in the Future
company: CRC Group
speaker: Chris Carlson - National Property Practice Leader

The excess and surplus market is set to undergo transformative growth over the next decade, and brokers and insurers face many new challenges and opportunities. Data and Analytics will be the key to solving these challenges. We’ll review how data analytics already impact the marketplace and what the future will hold.

WEBINAR: Internet of Things: Disruptive Today, Essential to Tomorrow
company: HSB Insurance, a Munich Re Company
speakerS:

• Nevenka Mattenet – VP, Applied Technology Solutions

• Mark Scheve – VP, Sales, Applied Technology Solutions

IoT is disrupting the insurance industry and rapidly changing the way industry leaders approach risk. Come and learn how sensor technology is moving from "nice to have" to an imperative for success.

WEBINAR: Workers' Compensation 101
company: AF GROUP
speaker: Katie Janik, Training Specialist, AF Group

Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance that provides coverage to working employees on the job while also protecting the employer. This webinar will cover the foundation of worker’s compensation- what it is today, the benefits included and how embracing a safety culture can impact an organization’s financials.

WEBINAR: The Changing World of Work and What it Means for You and Your Career
company: ZURICH
speakers:

• Jessica Aguilar - VP, Head of Talent Acquisition, Zurich

• Tracy Lampert - Head of Employee Experience and Culture, Zurich

• Lisa Dutkanych - Head of Strategy & Business Planning, Zurich Resilience Solutions NA

• Ron Davis - EVP, Global Head of Customer Management, Zurich

As the nature of work changes, it’s become increasingly clear that companies must pay attention to sustainability within their workforce in order to remain competitive in the marketplace, as well as in relation to recruitment and retention. ADP's 2022 global People at Work workforce study shows that employees want to pursue their career on their own terms when it relates to what matters to them both personally and professionally. Some of these key factors of import identified through that study included: flexibility of hours or work location; diversity, equity and inclusion; job satisfaction and progression opportunities; pay and benefits; and mental health and well-being.

In this session we will explore work sustainability, and why it is important both to companies as well as to individuals considering a career change or just starting out in their professional careers.

WEBINAR: Careers in Insurance, Presented by the New York City Association of Insurance Women
organization: nycaiw
speakers:

• Michelle Gordon - Director, Management Liability Claims, Markel

• Shari Mattis - Professional Liability Claims Team Leader, ESIS

• Courtney Osborne - Senior Vice President, Advisory, Casualty, Marsh

• Emily Policano - Director, StRategic Claims Oversight, CNA

• Christina Salem - Partner, Kennedys Law Firm

Meet several NYCAIW Board Members and learn about their career trajectories, development, and their experience as women in the insurance industry.

WEBINAR: How to Start a StartUp
HOST: SPENCER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
SPEAKER: David Gritz, Co-Founder & Managing Director, InsurTech NY

The InsurTech startup ecosystem is a driver of insurance innovation, and an exciting place for anyone interested in making an impact on the insurance industry. If you have an innovative idea, the startup-route may be for you. But, HOW do you start an InsurTech Startup? Join David Gritz of InsurTech NY for a fire-side chat as he discusses the role of InsurTech startups in the industry and tangible advice for starting one of your one. The conversation will be structured to address any and all audience inquiries, so bring along your questions!

WEBINAR: Career Path Pivots: How I Went From Lawyer to Chief Claims Officer (and several jobs in between!)
HOST: ARCH INSURNACE
SPEAKER: Pat Nails, EVP & Chief Claims Officer, Arch Insurance

One of the perks of a career in the insurance industry is pivot-potential - you never know where you might end up! Take Pat Nails: With a Juris doctor degree under his belt, he started his career in the insurance industry as a lawyer. Now, he’s Chief Claims Officer at Arch Insurance. Join us for a conversation on the convergence between law and insurance and how a law degree (and many other degrees!) can be used as a springboard into a variety of roles in the industry.

WEBINAR: Influencing Without Authority
HOST: SPENCER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
SPEAKER: Luis D’Amire, Learning & Development Partner, Americas

As organizations have become flatter and more matrixed, leaders and colleagues across all levels must find other ways to motivate and influence their peers and colleagues in the absence of authority. In this session, you will learn new ways to influence peers and colleagues without using positional power to achieve your objectives.

During this session we will cover topics such as:

• Identify 9 steps for influencing without authority;

• Explore social styles and their impact on influencing;

• Prepare an influencing action plan. 

WEBINAR: What is Your Personal Brand?
HOST: SPENCER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
SPEAKER: Kelly Durham, Senior Learning & Development Specialist, Markel Corporation

Most successful companies have a recognizable brand. A brand for a company is like a reputation for a person. And as the saying goes, it takes a long time to build a great brand/reputation and only seconds to lose it. What is your brand/reputation and why is it so important?

WEBINAR: 10 Best Practices for Career Success
HOST: SPENCER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
SPEAKER: Jack Gibson, President & CEO, International Risk Management Institute, Inc. (IRMI)

Getting a job in the insurance industry has probably never been easier. Baby boomers are retiring in full force and insurance organizations are competing to deepen their talent pools. But getting hired is only the first step in your professional journey. Jack Gibson, president and CEO of International Risk Management Institute (IRMI) will share ten best practices that will help you flourish in your insurance career. You’ll take away practical ideas and effective strategies he’s gathered by interviewing dozens of successful risk professionals. Incorporating these tactics into your career plan will yield increasing responsibility along with the raises and promotions that come with it.

WEBINAR: Insurance Career Jeopardy! If your Insurance Life was a Game Show!
HOST: SPENCER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
SPEAKER: Bob Thomas, SVP & Northeast Regional Executive, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE

Why pursue a career in Insurance? Well join Bob Thomas, Liberty Mutual SVP & Northeast Regional Executive, for a 60 minute game show session highlighting the many different ways Insurance impacts our society. From innovative inventions to crazy insurance claims, you’ll get to test your knowledge of the industry and validate you’ve made the right choice!

WEBINAR: The Global Insurance Regulatory Environment
HOST: SPENCER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
SPEAKER: Michael Blackshear, Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer, Ryan Specialty Group

Michael Blackshear, Ryan Specialty Group Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer, will provide an overview of the global regulatory environment impacting the insurance industry. His discussion will include the need, along with best practices, of executing on an effective compliance risk management framework for most financial regulated insurance entities. Michael will also incorporate, within his discussion, issues that will include but not limited to the following: (i) Historical Perspective of Insurance Regulation; (ii) Structure of Insurance Regulation; (iii) Digital Transformation & Data Analytics; (iv) Cybersecurity & Privacy,(v) Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion; (v) ERG; and (v) other emerging trends.

WEBINAR: A Company’s Greatest Asset: Managing Risk & Human Capital
HOST: SPENCER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
SPEAKERs:

• Lewam Teklehaimanot, Account Manager, Risk Cooperative

• Derrick Wong, Account Executive, Risk Cooperative

Employee benefits are a vital part of every workplace – whether your role is broker, a business owner, or employee. In this session, we’ll provide an overview of requirements and key benefits of a typical package, plus some ways that ancillary benefits can actually impact business operations via improved recruitment and retention. Time will be provided for Q&A.

WEBINAR: State of the Specialty Insurance Marketplace
HOST: SPENCER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
SPEAKER: Paul Smith, Corporate Senior Vice President, H.W. Kaufman Group

Paul will provide insights into the rapidly evolving Specialty (E&S) domestic marketplace providing thoughts and commentary surrounding rate, capacity, terms, conditions, new entrants, consolidation and more. He will also speak to the why the specialty market is growing so rapidly and other timely topics impacting the specialty P&C sector of the insurance industry.

WEBINAR: Why Companies Should Focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
HOST: SPENCER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
SPEAKER: Rodney Johnson, Divisional Vice President of Culture and Inclusion, Gallagher

Substantive company-wide diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are not only social and moral imperatives, but are also crucial to business success. Join Rodney Johnson of Gallagher to gain a deeper understanding of the business implications and financial risk for companies when they ignore diversity, equity and inclusion.

WEBINAR: Winning Approaches to Big Losses
HOST: SPENCER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
SPEAKERs:

• Jeff Cohen, Senior Vice President, Media Business, Zywave

• Jim Blinn, Executive Vice President, Client Solutions, Zywave

How can insurance entities broaden their perspective? Join Jeff Cohen and Jim Blinn of Zywave for this interactive virtual session and learn how insurance professionals leverage loss event data for risk selection, pricing, underwriting, and strategy.

WEBINAR: Cybersecurity Demands a Modern Risk Management Approach
HOST: SPENCER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
SPEAKERs:

• David Shluger, VP, Cyber Risk Engineering, Zurich

• Jessica Aguilar, VP, Head of Talent Acquisition, Zurich

• Ron Davis, EVP, Global Head of Customer Management, Zurich

The risks facing companies (and individuals) are increasingly related to cybersecurity, technology, and digitalization. This session will help you understand the variety of ways you can play a role in managing this rapidly evolving risk.

WEBINAR: Understanding the Carrier Value Proposition
HOST: SPENCER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
SPEAKERs:

• Dane Lopes, Chief Communications Officer, Everest Re Group

• Tim Bunt, VP, Marketing & Distribution, Everest Insurance

Gain a deeper understanding of the carrier value proposition with Dane Lopes and Tim Bunt from Everest Re Group! Learn about Everest's client engagement strategies, including the ways in which these strategies are supplemented via marketing and communications.

WEBINAR: Reputational Risk Management
HOST: SPENCER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
SPEAKERs:

• Dave Poston, CEO and General Counsel, Poston Communications

• Megan Paquin, Vice President, Poston Communications

Your organization’s reputation is its most valuable non-financial asset. It’s also one of the most fragile. In this session, you’ll learn how effective reputation management can become a competitive advantage and the best practices for managing reputational risks in today’s business environment.

WEBINAR: Supporting your future career within RMI
HOST: SPENCER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
SPEAKER: Tandeka Nomvete, Director of College Recruiting, Questpro

Join Tandeka Nomvete, Questpro’s Director of College Recruiting, in this interactive and informative virtual session! She will explore ways for you to build your brand, stand out as a candidate, and effectively network in this virtual environment. She will review the different sectors of the Risk Management & Insurance industry and discuss the various career paths that are available to you. Don’t miss this session!

WEBINAR: Company Culture and Your Career
HOST: SPENCER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
SPEAKER: PAT NAILS, EVP and Chief Claims OfficeR, Arch Insurance Group

Let’s talk company culture! Please join us as Pat Nails, EVP and Chief Claims Officer for the Arch Insurance Group Inc., speaks about the importance of a company’s culture to its success and how it relates to your career path and success as you think about your future.

WEBINAR: The Two Towers of Career Development – Networking and Branding
HOST: SPENCER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
SPEAKER: Tony Chimera, SVP and Head of Talent, Sompo International

No matter where you are in your career path, building a strong network and personal brand are pivotal to your success. Please join Tony Chimera, SVP and Head of Talent at Sompo International, for a candid and interactive discussion on how to set yourself apart from other candidates in today’s business environment.

WEBINAR: MINDING THE GAPS
HOST: SPENCER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
SPEAKER: Lisa Mitchell, Senior Director Global Risk Management, Syneos Health

Good risk management requires more than just insurance. To ensure you are optimally minding the gaps, be sure your planning efforts bring together the right people inside and outside the organization before, during, and following a situation.

WEBINAR: Certificates of Insurance and Contractual Language
HOST: SPENCER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
SPEAKER: Theresa Severson, MLIS Vice President, Insurance and Risk, RPAI HOLDCO Management LLC

WEBINAR: The Wind Blew, The Earth Shook and the River Rose. And I Still Cannot Get My Claim Paid.
HOST: SPENCER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
SPEAKER: Lance Ewing, ARM, CRM, ERMP Executive Vice President Global Risk Management & Client Services, Cotton Holdings, Inc.

This educational and entertaining session shows how risk managers can help their companies settle major property claims.

WEBINAR: What is a Specialty Insurance Company?
HOST: SPENCER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
SPEAKER: CONSTANCE W. ENNISS, NORTHEAST REGIONAL EXECUTIVE, SVP, STRATEGY & DISTRIBUTION, ARCH INSURANCE GROUP

WEBINAR: Everest’s Client Engagement Strategies
HOST: SPENCER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
SPEAKERs:

• Dane E. Lopes, CPCU, ARM Group Head of Marketing & Communications, Everest Re Group, Ltd., Chief Commercial Officer, Everest Insurance

• TiM Bunt, VP, Marketing & Distribution Real Estate & Hospitality Practice Leader Everest Insurance

Gain a deeper understanding of the carrier value proposition with Dane Lopes and Tim Bunt from Everest Re Group. Learn about Everest's client engagement strategies, including the ways in which these strategies are supplemented via marketing and communications.

WEBINAR: What I Wish I Knew When I Graduated and Started my Career
HOST: SPENCER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
SPEAKER: John O'Brien, Executive Vice President and Head of Environmental, Ascot Group

Do I listen to my gut, or what the data says? Do I call, email, or snail-mail to get this done? John O’Brien shares the things he wished he’d known as he entered the workplace, from interview prep and the ins-and-outs of customer meetings, to navigating the intersections of work, personal relationships and media platforms.

WEBINAR: Enterprise Risk Management – An Enabler of Business Success
HOST: SPENCER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
SPEAKER: Donna Galer, Senior Advisor, Hanover Stone Solutions

Donna Galer is a consultant, author, and lecturer. Her top selling books include: Enterprise Risk Management – Straight To The Point and Enterprise Risk Management – Straight To The Value, and Enterprise Risk Management – Straight Talk For Nonprofits, with co-author Al Decker. She is an active contributor to the Insurance Thought Leadership website and has given presentations at RIMS, CPCU, the former PCI and university events.

WEBINAR: The Global & US Economic Outlook and What it Means For My Career
HOST: SPENCER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
SPEAKERs:

• Ron Davis Executive Vice President, Gobal Head of Customer Management, Zurich

• Guy Miller Chief Market Strategist, Head of Macroeconomics, Zurich

• Jessica Aguilar Vice President and Head of Talent Acquisition, Zurich North America

2020: the year of a global pandemic, an ongoing technology race between US & China, and a world-wide economic crisis. What exactly is going on in our Global Economy? Where are we heading? And what does that mean for my career? Join Zurich Insurance Company leaders for a conversation on the current economic outlook and strategies for taking your next career steps.