Claim the Future is a two-day, national event that brings participants together from across the insurance industry to collectively address current industry perceptions and messaging with the initial objective of building a more cohesive industry community by identifying messaging that resonates across industry segments.
With a reframed message, the focus shifts to efforts to build a broader, deeper and more engaged community that includes students from universities, community colleges, and high schools as well as members of the military- a community that spans from the high school to the insurance industry.
Claim the Future is designed as a framework that will be used nationwide- anywhere where stakeholders who share a common interest in the future of the insurance industry can come together to make a difference in their own communities. Leveraging Claim the Future across the country will lead to a connected community within the insurance industry that is truly broad and deep, using messaging that resonates within and outside the community to positively impact industry perceptions, to create a path of opportunity for future generations of risk professionals, and to ensure a bright future for the industry.
Event Details
Dates: February 11 & 12, 2027
Location: The Marshall Student Center - USF Tampa Campus
Schedule: Coming Soon
Registration: Coming Soon
Travel Information: Coming Soon
- Day 1 will convene industry and academic partners to align on messaging, workforce challenges,
and shared strategies around “Tomorrow’s Talent,” “Owning the Message,” and “Building
Community.”
- Day 2 will translate those insights into an interactive, student-focused experience centered on connecting, belonging, and learning various career pathways. Through facilitated discussions and experiential activities, the summit aims to shift perceptions of the industry, inspire future talent, and create a scalable model for building sustained relationships between education and industry.
Keynote Speakers
Steve Shenbaum
Founder and President - Game On Nation
Since creating Game On in 1997, Steve has become a nationally recognized expert on communication, leadership, character development, & media training. He’s revolutionized the way athletes, coaches, and executives train through his groundbreaking MILE™ curriculum, fueled by the power of Game Dynamics. He’s on the Advisory Board for The Players’ Tribune and is a consultant for the NBA Pre-Draft and Rookie Transition Programs. Steve graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Communication, and now resides in Bradenton, FL with his wife and two daughters.
Tamsen Webster
Founder & Chief Learning Officer - Message Design Institute
Part message designer, part English-to-English translator, and now part doctoral student, Tamsen Webster helps leaders quickly craft their case for long-lasting changes in thinking and behavior. In addition to her work in and for major organizations such as Harvard Medical School, Fidelity Investments, and Databox, she’s a judge and mentor for the Harvard Innovation Labs, a professional advisor at the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship, and has spent over 10 years as the Idea Strategist for one of only nine legacy-level TEDx events in the world. She was named to the Thinkers50 Radar in 2022 and is the author of two books, Find Your Red Thread: Make Your Big Ideas Irresistible and Say What They Can't Unhear: The 9 Principles of Lasting Change. She lives in Boston with her husband, two sons, and two brindle Greyhounds, Hazel and Walnut.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsors are investing in a UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY
- To recast an Industry message that resonates across the industry and with future generations of risk professionals– shaping how insurance and risk management are perceived
- To build a future community of risk professionals that is broad, deep, and resilient
- To participate in an impactful nationwide effort by helping to establish the template for future community building within risk management and insurance
Invest in talent, influence the narrative, and lead the industry forward.
Benefits of Sponsoring
- Brand Positioning & Visibility - Earn recognition in front of a multi-generational audience
- Direct Access to Talent Pipeline - Connect with high school, college, and emerging professionals early in their career journey
- Thought Leadership & Executive Presence - Gain visibility as a voice shaping the future of the industry
- Meaningful Engagement (Not Just Exposure) - Participate in community-building experiences, not just passive sponsorship
- Long-Term Impact & ROI - Invest in a scalable, repeatable national initiative
- Purpose Driven Investment – Align with a mission driven event tied to education and industry advancement