Mutuals Broaden Their Leadership Ranks - Previous Coverage of Insurance Talent Issues - Insurance Careers Month Insurance Leaders Town Hall

Indiana Farmers' Smith: Mutuals a Good Fit for Next Generation's Values

Kim Smith, president and CEO, Indiana Farmers Mutual, said mutuals stress purpose, community and engagement, qualities that younger recruits find attractive.

Young Insurers Gear Up for Annual Conference, Diversity Efforts

Noelle Codispoti, executive director, Gamma Iota Sigma, said the group is set for a large turnout at their international conference in Dallas and events in multiple cities.

McClelland and Hine President: E&S Sector Faces Issue of Agency Perpetuation

Gil Hine, president, McClelland and Hine, said independent distributors in the excess and surplus market are focusing on how to best prepare for eventual agency succession.

Risk Management Gaining Ground in Higher Ed

A panel of association and academic leaders said interest from students and insurers is driving the growth of insurance and risk management programs at the college level.