WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE RISING LEADER PROGRAM?
The ACLI Rising Leader program provides cohorts the opportunity to collaborate with peers and colleagues both inside and outside of their area of expertise.
Expected learning outcomes:
• Gain a greater understanding of best practices, trends, and emerging issues impacting the insurance industry.
• Understand, predict, and effectively manage the challenges of building consensus.
• Learn individual leadership style, including how to best cultivate it.
• Develop a strong understanding of how ACLI works in an integrated way to develop effective advocacy campaigns to bring our policy case to market.
In addition, it offers cohorts:
• Discounts at ACLI conferences
• Consideration for speaking opportunities at ACLI conferences
• Visibility with ACLI leadership and senior industry executives
NOMINATION REQUIREMENTS
Nominees must be current employees of an ACLI member company with 10-15 years of experience and strong leadership skills. All career areas are welcome. Self-nominations are not accepted. Nominations must be submitted by a senior leader within the ACLI member company using the Rising Leader Program Nomination form online no later than June 12, 2026.
For more details and information on frequently asked questions, please visit the ACLI Rising Leader Program website.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
Nominations Close: June 12, 2026
Rising Leader Class of 2027 Announcement: August 13, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions