ACORD Announces Recipients of Scholarship to Support Next Generation of Insurance Talent at St. John's University

Funding awarded to outstanding students at Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance, and Actuarial Science

NEW YORK, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ACORD, the data standards-setting body for the global insurance industry, today announced the recipients of its 2026 scholarship fund at the Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance, and Actuarial Science at St. John's University.

The ACORD scholarship is awarded to undergraduate and/or graduate students based on both merit and financial need. ACORD has supported the scholarship fund at the Greenberg School since 2020 as part of its commitment to developing the next generation of insurance professionals.

"Industry support is critical to maintaining the pipeline of top talent into the insurance workforce," noted Maureen Furlong-Weber, Director of the Greenberg School. "The ACORD scholarship advances our mission to expand the availability of insurance education opportunities and strengthen the future of the profession."

The 2026 ACORD scholarship recipients are:

• Alessandra Avila, B.S. candidate in Actuarial Science
• Jhaeden Daniel-Francis, B.S. candidate in Risk Management & Insurance
• James Farrell, B.S. candidate in Actuarial Science
• Tai Hong Kim, M.B.A. candidate in Risk Management & Insurance
• Brennan Valane, B.S. candidate in Actuarial Science

"The talented students currently preparing to enter our industry will soon play a key role in shaping the future of insurance," said John Kellington, President & CEO of ACORD. "We are proud to support them as they build the knowledge and skills needed to lead our community beyond the digital horizon."

ACORD also recently partnered with St. John's University to offer professional development and executive education curricula at an exclusive discount to ACORD members.

About ACORD
ACORD is the global standards-setting body for the insurance industry. ACORD facilitates fast, accurate data exchange and efficient workflows through the development of electronic standards, standardized forms, and tools to support their use. ACORD currently engages more than 36,000 participating organizations spanning over 100 countries, including insurance and reinsurance companies, agents and brokers, software providers, financial services organizations, and industry associations. ACORD maintains offices in New York and London. Learn more at www.acord.org.

About St. John's University
St. John's University is a private, coeducational, Roman Catholic University founded in 1870 by the Congregation of the Mission (the Vincentians), with its main campus located in Queens, NY. St. John's University also has campuses and locations in Manhattan, NY; Rome, Italy; Paris, France; and Limerick, Ireland. Inspired by St. Vincent de Paul's compassion and zeal for service, the University strives to provide excellent education for all people, especially those lacking economic, physical, or social advantages. 99% of St. John's University undergraduates received financial aid and 46% of First-time First-year students were deemed Pell Grant-eligible (Very High Need) [Fall 2025].

About the Greenberg School
The Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science (GSRM) was founded in 1901 as the Insurance Society of New York and over the years evolved into The College of Insurance (TCI). In June 2001, TCI merged with St. John's University, becoming part of The Peter J. Tobin College of Business. From its location at 101 Astor Place in Manhattan's East Village, St. John's awards undergraduate, M.B.A., and M.S. degrees in the insurance, risk management, and actuarial science disciplines. The Greenberg School is a global leader in risk and insurance education and training and draws candidates from many regions of the world. All degree programs offered by The Peter J. Tobin College of Business, and thus by GSRM, are fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Through its Tobin Center for Executive Education, the University provides education, training, and consulting services to industry, governments, and regulators worldwide.

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