Recognizing the industry’s brightest Rising Stars in 2026

Nominations are now open for Insurance Business America's Rising Stars 2026, celebrating the nation's exceptional young insurance professionals.

To qualify, nominees must:

be aged 40 or under on July 1, 2026
work in a role that relates to, interacts with, or impacts the US general insurance industry
be committed to a career in, and hold a passion for, the insurance industry

Be among the young industry professionals to watch out for.

Submit your nomination by Friday, March 6. Self-nominations are welcome.

Winners will be selected with the assistance of an independent advisory panel from Aon, EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, Alliant Insurance Services, Higginbotham and NAAIA and featured on the Insurance Business website in July.

Send your entry and gain recognition at the world's largest insurance festival – IBA's InsuranceFest 2026. All awardees will be honored during the event at Santa Monica Pier, California, on July 15-16.

InsuranceFest is a one-of-a-kind, choose-your-own-adventure festival where insurance and business leaders come together to connect, innovate, and actively shape the future through ideas, solutions, and shared experiences.

Rising Stars 2026 is proudly supported by the Association of Professional Insurance Women.

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