Bridging the Talent Gap: Reengaging Gen X & Y

Presenters: Venetia Furbert, CPCU, ARe, RPLU; Anna Listwan, CPCU, RPLU, ARM; Tony Canas, AIC, AINS, CPCU; Glenn Leung, AIAF, ARe, CPCU (Moderator)

Aug. 11, at 2 p.m. ET

At a time where our industry is experiencing an impending talent crisis, further exacerbated by the Great Resignation during the pandemic, some generational groups remain overlooked by carriers. This cross-generational group is comprised of mid-level experienced professionals with 10-20 years of insurance expertise ready to transition into leadership and management roles; yet, they are the least engaged and cultivated. In this webinar, our panelist will give first person insight on strategies in their career path that helped them develop and transition into leadership roles. Our recruiter panelist, Tony Canas, will also focus on providing market feedback on how this niche group can leverage their skills and expertise to efficaciously drive impact in their career.

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Venetia Furbert, CPCU, ARe, RPLU 

ESG Manager for UK & Lloyds

AXA XL
 

Venetia has diverse professional experience, having held roles in reinsurance claims with AWAC Bermuda, financial lines underwriting with Chubb Bermuda, ESG analytics with S&P Global in London and climate risk project management with Munich Re Group in Munich. She is also the founder of Sustenance; an ESG venture focused on serving financial institutions. 
 
She is currently undertaking postgraduate research on climate change and re/insurance with SOAS University. Venetia was recognized as a Rising Star by the Bermudian Magazine (2015), Underwriter of the Year by AON Bermuda FSG (2017), and Impressive Woman Leader by Lumiere Sciences (2020). 

Anna Listwan, CPCU, RPLU, ARM  

Research & Development

SECURA Insurance Companies
 

Anna Listwan is a supervisor in the Research and Development department at SECURA Insurance Companies. She leads a team of product managers responsible for Commercial and Specialty Lines product development. Ms. Listwan received her Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting and economics from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Master of Business Administration in insurance from Olivet College. 

Ms. Listwan has been an active member of the Institute’s CPCU Society since receiving her designation in 2013. She currently serves as a committee member on the Reinsurance and Excess Surplus Lines Interest Group Committee. She has also served in the roles of chapter president and as a regional chapter governor. 

Tony Canas, AIC, AINS, CPCU 

Recruiting Partner

PropertyCasualty360
 

Tony was born and raised in Costa Rica and moved to the U.S. in 2002 receiving both BS in Management Information Systems and MBA from Iowa State University. As a member of the insurance industry since 2009, Tony has completed multiple designations - CPCU, AU, AIC, ARM, ARe, ASLI, API, AIS, AINS, and Toastmaster's Competent Communicator and Advanced Communicator Bronze public speaking. Having worked in claims, underwriting, finance and sales at various insurance carriers across multiple cities he has gained a broad understanding of the industry.

As a young insurance nerd, blogger and speaker, he’s the voice of the Millennial generation and helping the industry understand how to engage this demographic that will soon make up over 50% of the workforce.

 
 

Glenn Leung, AIAF, ARe, CPCU (Moderator)

Vice President Financial Analysis 

Surplus Line Association of California
 

Glenn leads the financial analysis team at the SLA, focused on analyzing the financial solvency of non-admitted insurers in California. Glenn and his team review over 125 US and Alien insurers that write more than $10 billion of premium each year.  He has worked in the insurance industry for 15 years and has earned his CPCU, AIAF, ARE and ASLI designation. In addition, Glenn is the President of the Golden Gate CPCU Chapter and the incoming chair of the RE&S Interest Group.