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Independent insurance agencies stand out as being a model for developing and educating students on all aspects of the insurance industry. In the past 3 years, 21% of our graduates have started working in an agency setting. Additionally in the …

In our bold mission to cultivate the next generation of insurance leaders, Brantley Risk and Insurance Centercomprises a team of insurance professionals focused not only on insurance education, but also on connecting students with the industry, providing student access to …

Brantley Risk and Insurance Center at Appalachian State University is thrilled to announce the outstanding achievements of its students in securing prestigious scholarships. The Center takes immense pride in recognizing the following exemplary scholars: Hallie Harrington has been awarded the …

Hosted by the  the National Alliance for Insurance Educaton and Research, please join David Marlett, PhD, CPCU, Professor in the Department of Finance, Banking, and Insurance at Appalachian State University, for a free one-hour webinar on April 25, 2024 where we …

Appalachian State insurance students visited London, as part of the International Insurance Markets course. Led by Dr. David Marlett and Professor Austin Eggers, the London trip took place over spring break. Funded by the North Carolina Surplus Lines Association (NCSLA), …

Dr. Marlett, Director of the Brantley Risk and Insurance Center, was featured in Best’s Review Magazine’s February Edition, which focused on campus conversations about educating students to reengage and regain momentum in their academic pursuits. Dr. Marlett and the Brantley Center …

A team of four Appalachian State University students have advanced to compete in the semi-final round of the 2024 Spencer-RIMS Risk Challenge, an annual international case competition for the enterprise risk management field. The students — Carolina Davidson, Tom Phillips, Caroline Reeder, and Ashley …

Appalachian’s College of Business Professor Jamie Parson along with two students in the Employee Benefits minor program participated in the Health Benefits Conference and Expo  in Clearwater, Florida on January 20-22.  Leigha Fisher, a senior minoring in Employee Benefits summarized …

Sixteen Appalachian State University Risk Management & Insurance and Actuarial Science majors participated in the Fall 2019 CPCU Shadow Day in Charlotte on Friday, September 13.   This annual event is sponsored by the Charlotte CPCU Chapter and takes place every …

Appalachian State University has been named a Strong Performer by Best’s Review for its outstanding risk management and insurance (RMI) program. The listing was including in the February 2018 issue of Best’s Review, which, according to their site, is the insurance industry’s premier monthly …