BII Partners With Wharton School Of Business
The Bermuda Insurance Institute [BII] has again partnered with the Wharton School of Business in order to offer a Leadership Program aimed at grooming the next generation of Bermuda insurance professionals.
A spokesperson said, “This year there are 19 professionals from 11 different companies participating in the course. Part one of the program was held at the Bermuda Insurance Institute from July 14 through July 18. The second part of the program involves an action learning project.
“Over the next eight weeks, participants will work on their projects and will share their findings at the culminating event, which will take place in September.”
Left to right: Program participants April Andruczyk, Neal Turchiaro, Jose Osset, Deirdre Lohan, Robert Spurling, DaVika Bourne, Wayne Jones, Gail Miller, Tim Hulse, Kathryn Partington, Natalie Luthi, Mike Butler, Orla Finnan, Hillary Williams, Jay Cahill, Robin Lang, Stacey Pimentel, Carla Greaves, and Miguel DaPont
“This year’s program opened with a panel discussion. Participants had the opportunity to engage in a question-and-answer session with panelists including Kathleen Faries, CEO of Tokio Solution Management Ltd, and Rees Fletcher, Division President Ace Insurance Bermuda Ltd.
“World renowned Wharton faculty members were on the island to provide instruction and facilitate learning. The topics covered this year included Strategic Risk Management: Measuring and Monitoring Risk, Strategic Thinking, Managing in Times of Uncertainty, and Strategic Persuasion.”
BII CEO Dr. Dawnnelle Walker said, “This program continues to be a popular and successful offering in Bermuda, and the BII is pleased to offer a learning opportunity of this caliber to the Bermuda market.”
BII Chairman Andrew Soares said, “The BII is delighted with the continued demand and success of our world-class BII/Wharton Leadership Program. As companies look to develop a cadre of well-prepared and talented employees to meet the challenges of the future, we hope they continue to turn to the BII for their training and development needs.”
