The experts choosing the Rising Stars of 2026

- Samantha Manfredini Look – senior vice president, employment practices liability at Aon
- Kelly Geary – national practice leader – professional, executive & cyber solutions/lemme, division leader at EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants
- Miranda Fischer – producer, construction service group at Alliant Insurance Services
- Chase Marable – managing director at Higginbotham
- Rebekah Ratliff – secretary at NAAIA
Readers and colleagues are invited to submit their nominations for this list of young industry superstars. If you or someone you know is an outstanding insurance professional aged 40 or younger, nominate via this form before Friday, March 6.