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Build Insurance Talent Cohort visited New York City
Apr 14, 2025

The Building Insurance Talent (BIT) cohort is a group of 10 diverse students from various backgrounds and majors who come together to explore opportun...

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Students present on insurance coverage gaps at statewide insurance meeting
Apr 7, 2025

Twelve students from Appalachian State University's Walker College of Business traveled to Greensboro, NC to attend the North Carolina Surpl...

In the News: Brantley Center director discusses insurance challenges as wildfires burn
Feb 3, 2025

Dr. David Marlett, managing director of Appalachian State University's Brantley Risk and Insurance Center, appeared on News Nation on January 10,...

Hurricane Helene's effects on Western North Carolina highlight needed adjustments to the insurance system as climate shifts

Hurricane Helene's effects on Western North Carolina highlight needed adjustments to the insurance system as climate shifts
Oct 22, 2024

Speaking with Dr. David Marlett, a professor in the Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance and Managing Director of the Brantley ...

App State launches The Hickory Leadership Forum: ‘Leading with Compassion’ Walker College faculty and alumni to be featured on first panel
Sep 6, 2024

The first event, featuring business and corporate leaders, will be held Sept. 16 at the App State Hickory CampusAppalachian State University has annou...

AppState Gamma Iota Sigma Open House
Aug 30, 2024

Appalachian State Gamma Iota Sigma had an amazing start to the semester with their open house! The event not only introduced students to the oppo...

Independent Agencies are Vital to the Brantley Centers Success
May 17, 2024

Independent insurance agencies stand out as being a model for developing and educating students on all aspects of the insurance industry. In the past ...

Builders CEO and Wife Launch a New Fund for Academic Excellence at Appalachian State University’s Brantley Risk and Insurance Center
May 8, 2024

In our bold mission to cultivate the next generation of insurance leaders,Brantley Risk and Insurance Centercomprises a team of insurance professional...

Appalachian State Students Recieve Prestigious Spencer Scholarships
May 2, 2024

Brantley Risk and Insurance Center at Appalachian State University is thrilled to announce the outstanding achievements of its students in securing pr...

Finance Professor to Offer Free Webinar on Insurance Hard Markets
Apr 10, 2024

Hosted by the  the National Alliance for Insurance Educaton and Research, please join David Marlett, PhD, CPCU, Professor in the Department ...