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IIS Announces 2024 RGA Leaders of Tomorrow Finalists: Industry’s Rising Stars Address Leadership, Financial Literacy, and the Protection Gap

New York, New York – Oct. 16, 2024: The International Insurance Society (IIS) has announced the finalists for the 2024 RGA Leaders of Tomorrow award, representing a global cohort of mentees who have demonstrated exceptional leadership potential. 

Mentees authored original research on critical topics affecting the insurance and risk management sectors. A panel of seasoned insurance executives evaluated the mentees’ work, recognizing those who presented the most practical and innovative solutions. 

IIS, ITL, and Lloyd’s Unveil 2024 Global Innovation Awards Finalists

New York, New York – Sept. 10, 2024: 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.

RGA Leaders of Tomorrow Program Celebrates 10 Years of Inspiring Future Insurance Executives

New York, New York – July 17, 2024: The International Insurance Society (IIS) is proud to announce the 10-year anniversary of the RGA Leaders of Tomorrow mentorship program. This milestone will be celebrated at the 60th Global Insurance Forum, taking place at the Hyatt Regency Miami on Nov. 17-19, 2024.

AI and Climate Change Lead Insurance Industry Priorities as Executives Eye Growth

New York, New York – July 8, 2024: 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.

Vishakha RM Honored with 2024 IIS Vanguard Award

New York, New York – May 14, 2024: The International Insurance Society (IIS) has named Vishakha RM, MD & CEO of IndiaFirst Life Insurance, the Vanguard Market Development Award 2024 honoree. Vishakha will be formally honored at an awards ceremony on Nov. 17, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Miami. The awards ceremony kicks off the Global Insurance Forum, running from Nov. 17-19.

Prem Watsa Named 2024 Insurance Hall of Fame Laureate

New York, New York – April 16, 2024: The International Insurance Society (IIS) has named Prem Watsa, the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Toronto-based Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, the 2024 Insurance Hall of Fame Laureate. Mr. Watsa will be formally honored at an awards ceremony on Nov. 17, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Miami. The awards ceremony kicks off the Global Insurance Forum, running from Nov. 17-19, 2024.

Shin Research Program Unveils Insights to Bridge Insurance Industry's Talent Gap

New York, New York – Jan. 19, 2024: The Shin Research Program, generously underwritten by Kyobo Life Insurance Company, has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative to delve into talent and leadership trends within the insurance industry. Supported by over three decades of partnership with the International Insurance Society (IIS), the program focuses on cultivating in-depth research on pressing topics such as regulation, microinsurance, genomics, cyber, resilience, and more.

University of Cincinnati and University of International Business and Economics Attain Prestigious Global Centers of Insurance Excellence Designation for 2023

New York, New York – Dec. 4, 2023: The International Insurance Society (IIS) has named the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner III Center for Insurance & Risk Management and the University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) as 2023 inductees for the Global Centers of Insurance Excellence (GCIE). The IIS recognized the institutions at an awards ceremony held during the Global Insurance Forum on Nov. 6 at the Hilton Singapore Orchard.

AIA, PAK Programs and Swiss Re Recognized for Excellence in Insurance Innovation

New York, New York – Nov. 20, 2023: 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.

Life/Health/Retirement Innovator of the Year: AIA

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