Risk All Stars Overview

What is a Risk All Star?

Risk & Insurance® strives to identify emerging risks and mitigation strategies, while covering the fascinating people who drive the industry forward. Our goal is to inform and help our readers succeed in their careers as well as to inspire and motivate them.

Risk & Insurance® All Stars embody this credo. They stand out from their peers by overcoming challenges through exceptional problem-solving, creativity, perseverance and/or passion. By presenting their stories, we strive to recognize outstanding accomplishments while also providing our readers with ideas, solutions and motivation to overcome similar challenges.

Who is eligible for the award?

Eligible nominees include any individual with responsibility for managing risk or claims for their employer. For example:

• Risk Manager
• Claims Manager
• Workers’ Comp Professional
• COO
• CFO
• Owner/CEO/President
• Any other professional responsible for risk management or claims

Who selects the winners?

Risk All Stars are selected by editors at Risk & Insurance® magazine.

What criteria are used to select winners?

Winning applicants are selected based on the compelling nature of their story and accomplishments. The central question is, “Does the applicant’s story inform and/or motivate others?” While a compelling story is most important, winners also will exhibit success in any of the below:

• Problem-Solving
• Creativity
• Perseverance
• Passion

Nomination process

Applicants can apply directly or be nominated by a colleague, broker, insurer or service provider.

Risk & Insurance® editors review all applicants and narrow the pool down to finalists based on the application. Each finalist is then interviewed by a staff member. A summary of the interview along with an evaluation form is completed by the editor performing the interview.

Important Note Regarding Confidentiality: We are very conscious of the sensitive nature of the information provided. Client references listed on applications and contacted by judges may choose to be on or off the record. This includes the client name, company name and additional identifying information. All other information on the application will be considered on-the-record unless specified otherwise.

Judging process

Once all interviews are complete, the judging team meets to review the interviews and evaluations. Winners are selected.

There is no limit on the number of winners. Each Risk & Insurance® All Star is chosen based on the compelling nature of their story.

Publication

Winners will be announced in the July/August 2024 issue of Risk & Insurance®. The information will also be featured on the Risk & Insurance® website, and via eNewsletter, magazine digital edition and app. 

Awards

A few weeks after the winners are announced, each Risk & Insurance® All Star receives a copy of the print issue, an award and additional promotional items.

Download the 2023 Logo Usage Agreement and PR Statement.

2024 Application Deadline: June 7, 2024

Winner Announcement Date: July/August 2024 Issue