April 2024 Newsletter

Dear valued supporters of Spencer,

Please join us in welcoming Daniel F. Perez, MBA as our new Program Administrator!

His wealth of experience in program management, strategic planning, and non-profit administration, combined with his deep understanding of the Risk Management and Insurance sector, position him as a key player in shaping the industry's future leaders. We are thrilled to have him on board and look forward to seeing the impact he will have on our programs and events.

Spencer Events @ RISKWORLD

We look forward to seeing you in San Diego!

Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

Save The Date

Our 2024 Funding Their Future Gala will take place on Thursday, September 12 at Cipriani on 42nd Street in NYC.

To reserve your table, contact our Executive Director, Megan Miller.

Details about our 2024 gala honoree will be released soon!

Program Reminders

2024 Scholarship communications were issued on April 26, 2024.

Students should check their applicable portal and/or email for additional information. Spencer is excited to award 106 Scholarships in 2024 for $722,500! Thank you to all of our donor partners!

Course Development Grants

→ Interval 2 Application will close on June 15, 2024

Special funding is available for curriculum topics relating to Claims Response, Climate Change, Renewable Energy, InsurTech, Cybersecurity, Upper-Level RMI, and Risk Engineering/Loss Control. Funding for RMI 101 programs available to schools open to embedding an introductory course into their business core curriculum. Special state funding available for Colleges/Universities in New Jersey and New York.

Risk Manager on Campus (RMOC) Grants

→ 2025 Application will close on June 30, 2024

This grant program brings a practicing risk manager (or insurance industry insider) to the university to present and engage with students about the Risk Management profession and the Insurance industry.

Spencer General Grants

→ 2025 Application will open on May 1, 2024

Spencer’s goal to help build a talent pipeline of Risk Management and Insurance professionals is achieved in part by our collaboration with Risk Management and Insurance educators across the United States and Canada.

Spencer Newsroom

FM Global

We are thrilled to announce that FM Global has awarded our organization a $1 million grant to support programming aimed at developing and elevating the next generation of insurance professionals!

Read the full press release via the button below.

Webinar Series

Partnership Spotlight

Thank you to InsurTech NY for granting two of our Spencer Scholars entry to their annual InsurTech NY Spring Conference. Both of our award recipients gained valuable insights from the event and were able to take advantage of the incredible networking opportunities, Read their recaps below!

Upcoming RMI Events

• 4/30 NAAIA - Midwest Forum
• 5/4 RIMS - 2024 RISKWORLD (Student registration is complimentary!)
• 5/9 The Actuarial Foundation - Formula 2024 Virtual Gala
• 5/13 TMPAA - 2024 Mid-Year Meeting
• 5/15 Reuters Events - The Future of Insurance USA
• 5/21 Insurance Society of Philadelphia - Philly I-Day
• 6/3 IRMI - Transportation Risk Conference 
• 6/5 InsurTech Insights - USA 2024 Conference
• 6/5 IRMI - Energy Risk & Insurance Conference (ERIC)
• 6/6 PRIMA - Annual Conference
• 6/7 IAIP - Annual Convention
• 6/12 AltaWorld - Insurance Tech & Innovation Conference
• 6/12 FAIA - Convention & Education Symposium
• 6/18 RISE - Leadership Summit & Awards Gala
• 7/15 FERMA - Summer Conference
• 7/23 NAAIA - National Leadership Summit
• 7/25 NAAIA NY Chapter - 20th Anniversary Celebration
• 7/30 Florida RIMS Educational Conference

If you are a Spencer Scholar or Alumni interested in attending industry events at no registration cost, contact our External Engagement Director, Tandeka Nomvete. 

#ThankYou for supporting our organization and the future leaders of the RMI industry!