The Maguire Academy of Insurance and Risk Management (MAIRM) at Saint Joseph's University has hired Storm Wilkins as executive director succeeding Michael Angelina, who recently retired. In her new role, Wilkins will lead the academy, as it strengthens its programmes and continues to develop initiatives, including an increased focus on diversifying the insurance industry by attracting more students from diverse backgrounds into academic programmes. Wilkins brings more than 25 years of industry experience and technical knowledge, formerly working in the insurance industry and as a former trial attorney. Her experience as an educator also includes a stint as an adjunct professor at the Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law as well as a role designing and delivering scores of corporate training classes for insurance and risk management professionals across the east coast. Most recently, Wilkins served as an assistant professor in the risk, insurance and healthcare management department at Temple University. She currently serves on the board of directors for the Insurance Society of Philadelphia. Commenting on Wilkins new role, Joseph DiAngelo, dean of Saint Joseph's Erivan K. Haub School of Business, says: "Storm Wilkins was the clear choice for the executive director role. She will help the MAIRM continue to be an industry leader and build on our strong mission of supporting our students and providing them with real-world industry experience.” He adds: “She will bring her wealth of expertise — from roles with property casualty carriers to trial law — to all aspects of the academy as we continue to educate tomorrow's leaders and be a centre for thought leadership in the insurance and risk management industries." "Now is the perfect time in my career to step into the role of executive director because it is a culmination of my experience," notes Wilkins. She concludes: "The MAIRM has a stellar reputation in the industry educating bright students with whom I look forward to working with closely."
