May 2, 2025
In this episode, we meet Amy Cooper, the dynamic CEO and Founder of RISE®, a professional organization championing the next generation of insurance leaders. As RISE celebrates its eighth anniversary, Amy shares the journey from inception to becoming a global community with nearly 7,000 members across 12 countries. Join us as we discuss the vital role of leadership, mentorship, and education in addressing the insurance industry's talent gap and how RISE® is transforming careers with innovative solutions.
Key Highlights:
—Discover the origins of RISE® and how it supports rising insurance
professionals through leadership and mentorship programs designed
to bridge the industry's talent gap.
—Learn about the innovative mentorship program by RISE® that pairs
individuals cross-functionally to enhance professional growth and
development.
—Hear how RISE® is altering the traditional image of the insurance
industry by utilizing social media and interactive events to
attract new talent.
—Understand the significance of RISE®'s educational initiatives
like the Leadership Summit and Awards Gala, which aim to develop
leadership skills at every career stage.
—Explore the impact of RISE®'s DEI initiatives, including
scholarship programs for underrepresented students aspiring to join
the insurance sector.
Quotes:
—"If I can't find a young professionals group, I guess I'll just
start one." – Amy Cooper
—"We are the next step for students to get an internship, get a
job, get connected, network, and grow their skills." – Amy
Cooper
—"Insurance really opens you up to that—a global economy." – Amy
Cooper