Advance
Munich Re’s
Top Talent Programme 2025
15 May to 18 June 2025
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Converting uncertainty into value: A five-week invitation-only programme for insurance industry leaders
In today’s rapidly changing world, uncertainty has become the new norm. But what if you could turn that uncertainty into a catalyst for growth? Advance, an exclusive five-week invitation-only programme for our most-valued clients, is designed to help you navigate the complexities of the insurance industry and unlock new opportunities.
Our programme is built on the principle of “converting uncertainty into value”. By embracing the unknown and staying ahead of the curve, we empower you to transform uncertainty into a competitive advantage. With a business-school-oriented curriculum tailored to just twelve participants each year, you’ll gain the expertise and leadership skills needed to thrive in a rapidly shifting landscape.
You will learn how to
- Assess and manage uncertainty in your business
- Identify new opportunities for value creation
- Develop strategies to stay ahead of the curve
- Connect with like-minded leaders and experts in the industry
Why Advance?
First launched in 1953, the Advance programme has a long tradition at Munich Re – more than 70 years. Its core purpose remains the same: connecting people and providing expert support. Today’s Advance programme equips the industry’s top talent from all over the globe with the knowledge and skills required in a rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. The selected candidates will get insights into the insurance industry challenges together with Munich Re experts and – last but not least – they will establish a strong and lasting (re)insurance network.
The Advance programme is hosted by Chris Storer, Head of Global Sales & Distribution at Munich Reinsurance Company.
Where and when?
Who qualifies?
Representatives of selected Munich Re insurance clients around the world, matching the following profile
- Minimum 3–4 years of management experience
- Profound insurance knowledge
- Strong strategic and conceptual skills
- Curious about insurance innovation and shaping new business solutions
- Eager to share and grow
- Keen to work in a diverse team
- Fluent in English
What to expect?
- Receive first-class academic tuition in insurance management and participate in executive management training for insurance professionals
- Broaden your perspectives on the global insurance industry context
- Gain valuable theoretical, practical and methodological skills
- Get access to Munich Re’s Board members and senior executives
- Experience Munich Re and connect with our expertise and culture
Course overview
Costs
The Advance programme is sponsored by Munich Re and thus offered free of charge. The following expenses are not included and must be borne by our clients: travel costs (flights), costs for a planned one-week field trip to London (flights and accommodation) and the participant’s salary/personal expenses during the stay.
Value of the programme/tax regulations
In addition to the expertise and ideas exchanged between Munich Re and the participants, the value of the programme for each candidate amounts to approximately €20,000. Candidates must make sure that they are permitted to accept the invitation under their employer’s internal compliance rules and local tax regulations.
Important information on costs and compliance
The following people are not eligible to participate:
Anyone holding any kind of public office (also in addition to their regular employment/assignment)
Who to contact?
For any other questions email the Advance project team.
Advance partners
Munich Re’s main programme partners will be two renowned business schools: Hult Ashridge International Business School, UK and the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland.
Hult EF is the B2B division of two renowned organisations – Hult International Business School, one of only 1% of business schools worldwide that are triple accredited, and EF Education First, the world’s leading private education provider. Hult EF combines high-quality academic heritage (from Ashridge Business School) with state-of-the-art experiential & practical learning. They have a 60-year history in transforming cultures in organisations and are consistently in the global top 20 in the Financial Times’ annual ranking for Executive Education. As a group, they are truly international with campuses and offices in over 50 countries, including the beautiful Ashridge House just outside London, once home to King Henry VIII, now the perfect setting for moments that matter.
The Institute of Insurance Economics at the University of St. Gallen is an international research and education institute in the area of risk management and insurance. It cooperates internationally and across disciplines with partners from academia and practice in order to deliver outstanding and contemporary research and executive education.
University of St. Gallen is one of the best providers of executive education in Europe and no. 1 in German-speaking countries.
In addition, we like to work with London-based Canning Training for anything that can be called communication skills - e.g. presenting, pitching, influencing. Since 1965, Canning has helped more than 200,000 people world wide to communicate better - including Munich Re.
