Building Tomorrow's Insurance Leaders
At App State’s Brantley Risk & Insurance Center, we prepare tomorrow’s leaders for dynamic careers in risk management and insurance. Through hands-on learning and industry partnerships, students gain the skills and connections to thrive, from classrooms to careers.
Center Objectives
Specific objectives of the Center are as follows:
- Involve students with the insurance industry.
- Assist and provide students with opportunities to participate in professional designation and licensing programs.
- Encourage involvement by inviting industry leaders to participate in classes and speak to student organizations.
- Support research and faculty development.
- Direct research activities toward problems and questions of interest to the insurance industry.
- Assist the industry in the design and delivery of training and continuing education programs.
- Help educate the public about the role of insurance in modern life and the function and activities of the insurance industry.
Upcoming Events
Why is effective risk management important to society?
“Effective risk management and a healthy insurance market lead to a more resilient society and faster recovery from a disaster. If we do our jobs well, it will help individuals live more productive and happy lives.”
Read More of the Q & A with Brantley Center, Managing Director, Dr. David Marlett
Latest News
Zach Needles ’25 — From transfer to trailblazer, a home in the insurance industry
When Zach Needles transferred from North Carolina State University to Appalachian State University, he didn’t know anyone, but he quickly found a family in the Walker College of Business. “The App State community, the Walker College of Business, is the most welcoming...
Marlett Named Outstanding Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program Leader
Outstanding students, faculty, and staff were recognized for their contributions to global engagement and sustainable business during the Walker College of Business’s annual Global Good Conference. The awards celebrated seven who exemplify the values of...
Gamma Iota Sigma – Rho Chapter Honored at GIS Annual Conference
Sixteen Appalachian State students attended the 54th Gamma Iota Sigma Annual Conference in Hartford, CT, last week. Over the two-day event, students participated in a career fair featuring more than 80 companies and attended sessions on a wide range of current topics...
Join Gamma Iota Sigma
Gamma Iota Sigma (GIS) is an international professional collegiate insurance organization sponsored by the Brantley Center. Learn more about the App State GIS chapter and join today!