IIS unveils RGA Leaders of Tomorrow class of 2026 for London forum
The International Insurance Society (IIS) announced the RGA Leaders of Tomorrow class of 2026, featuring emerging insurance executives who will present at the Global Insurance Forum in London on Nov. 15–16, 2026. Sponsored by Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA), the program pairs mentees with senior mentors to address strategic issues. The forum will explore the theme "Turning Volatility Into Value" through various industry-focused panels.

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The International Insurance Society (IIS) has unveiled the RGA Leaders of Tomorrow class of 2026, a global collective of emerging insurance executives selected for their leadership potential. Select participants from this cohort will share their insights at the 62nd Global Insurance Forum (GIF), scheduled for Nov. 15–16, 2026, at the Lloyd’s Building in London, U.K. This initiative aims to foster collaboration and professional growth among rising professionals in the insurance sector.
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA) continues its role as the Gold Partner and sponsor of the Leaders of Tomorrow program. The initiative supports the development of insurance professionals by pairing them with senior executive mentors. These pairs work together to address key strategic issues and build a network of global peers. Josh Landau, President of the IIS, emphasized that the program prepares promising talent to lead the future of the industry through mentorship and collaboration.
Tony Cheng, President and Chief Executive Officer of RGA, highlighted the company's commitment to developing the next generation of insurance leaders. He noted that connecting participants with experienced mentors and valuable peer networks strengthens their leadership capabilities. As part of the program, each mentee conducts research and presents an original paper. One outstanding participant receives the RGA Leaders of Tomorrow Award, and select mentees will feature in a panel discussion titled "RGA Leaders of Tomorrow: Next Generation Leadership."
The 2026 Global Insurance Forum will explore the theme "Turning Volatility Into Value." The agenda includes several panel sessions focusing on industry challenges and opportunities, such as managing volatility as a strategy, scaling AI for enterprise advantage, and unlocking value through pension risk transfer. Other sessions will cover the new capital playbook for insurers and modernizing for stability in a volatile world.
RGA Leaders of Tomorrow Class of 2026
| Mentees | Mentors |
|---|---|
| Allison Long, Assistant Vice President, Social Impact Strategy & Performance, Sun Life | Matt Battersby, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Research & Development, RGA |
| Sam Chesterton, Vice President, Business Development, EMEA, RGA | Ditte Deschars, Chair EMEA, Gallagher Re |
| Roy Wang, Head of Agency Digitalization & Innovation, AIA Group | Clemens Philippi, Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Officer, MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Chief Executive Officer, MSIG Asia |
| Malik Abbasi-Antoine, Chief Market Development Officer, Europe Regional Manager Western Europe & Country Manager France, Lloyd’s | Dermot Corry, President and Chief Executive Officer, Milliman |
| Leonie Schlichthärle, Divisional Director, EMEA, Gallagher Re | Stephanie Fadous, Chief Actuary, Manulife |
| Kelly Hayes, Assistant Vice President, MSIG USA | Chris Wei, Executive Vice President and Chief Client & Innovation Officer, Sun Life |
| Jubei Shindo, Executive Vice President of Finance, Risk Management & Accounting Research, DLI North America Inc. | Wole Oshin, Founder and Group Managing Director, Custodian Investment Plc |
| Alexis Gerbeau, Chief Financial Officer, Manulife Canada & Head of Manulife Quebec, Manulife | Satoshi Takemoto, Managing Executive Officer of Daiichi Life Group, President and CEO of Daiichi Life North America, Inc., and Director of Protective Life Corporation, DLI North America Inc. |
| Olaoluwa Olaopa, Head, Actuarial Services, Custodian Life Assurance | Dawn Miller, Chief Commercial Officer, Lloyd’s & CEO, Lloyd’s Americas |
| Ivan Wan, Head of Corporate Actuarial, HSBC Life (International) Ltd. | Fisher Zhang, Regional Chief Executive of Mainland China, Korea and Vietnam, AIA Group |
| Charlotte Halkett, Principal and UK Head of P&C Insurtech, Milliman | Edward Moncreiffe, Chief Executive Officer, Insurance, HSBC Group |
How will the research papers presented by the 2026 mentees specifically address the theme of 'Turning Volatility Into Value'?
What impact will the integration of AI and pension risk transfer strategies discussed at the forum have on the future leadership roles of these mentees?
How might the mentorship model evolve in future cohorts to address emerging challenges like climate risk and cyber threats?


























