Five insurance agents from Builders Mutual were named to the 2024 Class of Emerging Leaders by the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA).
Mac Bell, Stacey Kitchen, Marsha Mayo, Vanessa Ortiz, and Elizabeth Woods were among 201 high performing insurance professionals from more than 80 different insurance companies and organizations across a broad spectrum of the industry that were welcomed into the class.
The 2024 Class of Emerging Leaders are making a significant impact on business transformation, data, artificial intelligence, privacy and tech innovations, the new shape of work, customer service, legal and regulatory issues, societal issues, diversity, equity, and inclusion, philanthropic work, and so much more.
The rising stars were invited to attend the 2024 Emerging Leaders Conference February 4-6, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas, which is held in conjunction with Insurance Careers Month in February.
The conference, hosted by APCIA, the Insurance Careers Movement (ICM), and AM Best, is designed to bring together and recognize exceptional rising stars in the insurance industry. It provides insights to executive leadership, unique networking opportunities, and a focus on professional as well as personal development.
“The Emerging Leaders Conference has quickly become the premier event to recognize and develop exceptional talent within the industry,” said David A. Sampson, president and CEO of APCIA. “Now in its 6th year, APCIA is proud to continue our partnership with AM Best to bring together the industry’s future leaders for a dynamic professional development and networking event.”
“AM Best is excited to once again support the Emerging Leaders Conference,” said Matt Mosher, president and CEO of AM Best. “Cultivating talent and leadership is critical to the future success of the industry and the companies within it. This year’s Class of Emerging Leaders demonstrates that the industry is well-positioned to navigate the challenges ahead.”
“Executives in the insurance industry are prioritizing talent recognition and retention strategies, which is demonstrated by the record number of nominations the 2024 Emerging Leaders program received,” said Marguerite Tortorello, Managing Director of the Insurance Careers Movement. “As the program celebrates its 6th year, we are approaching a significant milestone of nearly 1,000 Emerging Leaders alumni. This special group of Emerging Leaders alumni are helping to pave the way for innovation and success as they continue to grow in their career.”
The insurance industry is demonstrating their commitment and investment in rising stars through their support of the Emerging Leaders Conference. Emerging Leaders Conference sponsors include American Contractors Insurance Group, Argo Group US, AXA XL, Crum & Forster, CSAA Insurance Group, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, the Jacobson Group, Johnson Lambert, Munich Re, NJM Insurance Group, Sentry, Society Insurance, and Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Companies.