AXIS Capital Holdings has announced the establishment of the AXIS Risk Management Academy at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne. Under a five-year agreement with the university, AXIS will invest $1.5 million to fund the management of the academy and provide research opportunities and professional development for students interested in entering the risk management space.
“Through the AXIS Risk Management Academy, our goal is to help students understand the rich and exciting career opportunities that can be found in the insurance and reinsurance industry,” said Albert Benchimol, president and CEO of AXIS Capital. “We also wish to develop a new generation of professionals within the field in order to bring emerging ideas forward that will ensure…
