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#DidYouKnow? ACORD Connect is back in person this year. And most insurance professionals can register for free! Check out this video from Bryan D. Smith and the rest of the ACORD staff to learn all the details. If you're ready for a game-changing summit, it's time to save your spot. Register here today: https://lnkd.in/ehTJ-Vqu

ACORD is proud to welcome our new CEO, John Kellington. 🎉 John steps into this role with a rare vantage point, having been a longtime member of the ACORD community. John previously served as ACORD's Senior Vice President of Standards Development, Information Technology, Corporate Finance and Membership from 2007 to 2010, and more recently on our Board of Directors. During his time at ACORD, he was instrumental in developing the ACORD Reference Architecture, a groundbreaking series of models empowering modernization in the global insurance industry. John most recently served as Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer of The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, where he transformed the company’s information technology operations based on an ACORD architecture-led IT model. Join us in welcoming him as he helps usher ACORD into our next chapter of innovation and growth. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/egPMGrcw

ACORD Industry First returns next week! On June 24, join us for a deep dive into the results of our 2026 Insurance Digital Maturity Study, which explores the state of digitalization for over 200 of the world's largest insurance carriers. Join ACORD's own SVP of Research & Development, David Sterner, as he breaks down what separates a digital leader from a digital laggard — and ultimately, how top performers stay on top. Register today: https://lnkd.in/ePX22Zu9 #ACORDIndustryFirst #ACORDResearch #Digitalization

Save the date! 📅 On June 24, join us for an ACORD Industry First virtual event that explores how digital capabilities correlate with value creation for over 200 of the world's largest insurers. Our SVP of Research & Development David Sterner will dive into the ACORD 2026 Insurance Digital Maturity Study, which found that only 7% of insurers make it into the top tier of performance. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ePX22Zu9

The insurance industry is facing a talent crisis and organizations will need to take concrete action to recruit and retain the next generation. At ACORD Connect 2025, leaders from The National Invest Program, UCG Staffing, London Market Group, Spencer Educational Foundation, and Women in Insurance Initiative will discuss how they're shaping the future workforce of insurance professionals. Learn more about the session for this year's virtual conference: https://lnkd.in/eHTgXeBZ

AI is transforming the global insurance ecosystem, but how will its users continue to ensure data integrity and compliance? The answer lies in a time-tested solution: data standards. ACORD Connect 2025, our virtual conference hosted with AXA XL, is set to kick off November 20, and the keynote session, "From Data to Discovery," will focus on this crucial topic. Experts from Celent, The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, and ACORD will tackle the many facets of AI adoption and the role of standards in making insurance data AI-ready. Our panelists—Keith Raymond, Frank Neugebauer, David Sterner, and Pat Corless—will light the path to effective AI adoption, detailing how standardization ensures data quality, confidence, and compliance. Register for the conference to attend: https://lnkd.in/eMpcsdHx Learn more about this session here: https://lnkd.in/eEHhZRhC