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.
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
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