This is the second installment of the "Where Are They Now?" series that reunites with past recipients of the Trish Getty Scholarship to find out where their careers have taken them. Established in 2012, the Scholarship is an annual monetary award in honor of the founding Executive Director of AIRROC. The Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student studying insurance, … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now? 2020 Trish Getty Scholarship recipient: Ashley Martin
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Where Are They Now? 2017 Trish Getty Scholarship recipient: Samantha String
Established in 2012, an annual scholarship in honor of Trish Getty, founding Executive Director of AIRROC, is awarded to one exceptional undergraduate student studying insurance, risk management or actuarial science. After presenting the award to our newest recipient Lori-Ann Knight at the October 2022 AIRROC Conference, we wanted to catch up with a few prior recipients. … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now? 2017 Trish Getty Scholarship recipient: Samantha String
Fortitude Re named AIRROC “Team of the Year” for 2022
Each Year at its Legacy Transactions and Networking Forum AIRROC awards its “Person of the Year” to someone who has had a significant impact on the run-off industry. This year, for the second time in its history, AIRROC awarded this honor to a team of industry professionals. This award acknowledges the team at Fortitude Re whose vision, hard work, and legacy expertise has made … [Read more...] about Fortitude Re named AIRROC “Team of the Year” for 2022
Spotlight on New Co-Chair Betsy Mitchell
“For this game you need, above all things, to be in a tranquil frame of mind.” Harry Vardon “Achievements on the golf course are not what matters, decency and honesty are what matter.” Tiger Woods “The more I work and practice, the luckier I seem to get.” Gary Player Betsy Mitchell, Co-Vice Chair of AIRROC and Reinsurance Manager, A.G. Risk Management Inc., took time … [Read more...] about Spotlight on New Co-Chair Betsy Mitchell
Compre hires CEO, North America
Compre, the international specialist legacy group, today announces the appointment of David Presley to the newly created role of Chief Executive Officer, North America. Presley, who will also join Compre’s executive committee, will join Compre at the end of April and be based in Kansas City, Missouri reporting to Group Chief Executive Officer, Will Bridger. With … [Read more...] about Compre hires CEO, North America
Meet Randi Ellias: Notable Woman in Reinsurance
When Randi joined the Butler Rubin law firm in Chicago over 25 years ago, she was fresh out of law school and eager to get to work. She had served as a summer clerk at the firm and enjoyed the people and the firm culture. Her journey began in the area of reinsurance arbitration and litigation, and often she was the sole woman in the room. In fact, during her first reinsurance … [Read more...] about Meet Randi Ellias: Notable Woman in Reinsurance
AIRROC Person of the Year 2021: Glen Mulready
Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower – Steve Jobs. AIRROC presented its annual Person of the Year Award for 2021 to Glen Mulready, the Commissioner of Insurance for the State of Oklahoma. His “work advocating for a new era of runoff opportunities in the United States has been unmatched.” Robert Redpath, Senior VP and Corporate Counsel, Enstar. His role in … [Read more...] about AIRROC Person of the Year 2021: Glen Mulready
Results of the Q3 2021 Insurance Labor Outlook Study: Employment Growth Amid a Difficult Recruiting Market
As we move through the second half of 2021, insurers’ employment outlooks remain strong. Our recent Q3 2021 Insurance Labor Outlook Study, conducted in partnership with Aon plc, found 93% of insurers plan to increase or maintain their headcounts in the next 12 months. Now in its 25th iteration, the semi-annual study collects and examines data on insurance industry hiring, as … [Read more...] about Results of the Q3 2021 Insurance Labor Outlook Study: Employment Growth Amid a Difficult Recruiting Market
Spotlight on Peter Scarpato – Let the Adventures Begin!
“There is a superhero in all of us, we just need the courage to put on the cape.” - Superman That is NOT Peter’s favorite quote. (We will get to that detail later.) But if you speak with Peter’s colleagues, associates, and many friends in the re/insurance business, as we have in preparing this article, you quickly understand that Peter is a superhero to all. What is his … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Peter Scarpato – Let the Adventures Begin!
Lessons in History with Ken Randall
In April of this year, a pioneer in the legacy business, Ken Randall, officially retired. He handed over the reins of R&Q to his chosen successors. An industry leader in legacy business that he co-founded with Alan Quilter in 1991, an industry which is now worth over $800bn according to PwC. We had a fascinating opportunity to chat with him in April and hear his insights … [Read more...] about Lessons in History with Ken Randall
Exit Interview with NAIC President Raymond G. Farmer South Carolina Director of Insurance
It is a beautiful South Carolina fall afternoon, and the Director of Insurance, Ray Farmer, settles into his office to reflect on the remaining months of his term as President of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”), which he had assumed on January 1, 2020. I asked Director Farmer how the year has been, and after a long sigh and roll of his eyes, he … [Read more...] about Exit Interview with NAIC President Raymond G. Farmer South Carolina Director of Insurance
Legacy Link: Meet Bill Goldsmith
The brilliant answer that Bill Goldsmith gave to one of my favorite question for legacy link subjects was: “The Boy Scout Handbook.” And the question was…“What is your favorite business or leadership book?” The core principles of the Boy Scouts include teaching, mentoring, and the development of leadership skills. These same principles are what Bill finds most rewarding … [Read more...] about Legacy Link: Meet Bill Goldsmith
Survey of the Current Insurance Labor Market
AIRROC corporate partner AON in partnership with the Jacobson Group is conducting their Semi-Annual Insurance Labor Market Study now through July 31, 2020. This survey has offered valuable labor insights and has become an accurate predictor of the industry’s staffing outlook. We invite you to take the survey which will take no longer than five minutes to complete. All … [Read more...] about Survey of the Current Insurance Labor Market
Ken Randall Announces Retirement Date
Co-founder Ken Randall to retire as Executive Chairman in 2021, succeeded by William Spiegel. http://www.rqih.com/ken-randall-announces-retirement-date/ … [Read more...] about Ken Randall Announces Retirement Date
