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ATLANTA, GA, Aug. 27, 2026 – LIMRA and LOMA’s Strategic Leadership Experience, an executive development program designed in partnership with Wharton Executive Education and LIMRA and LOMA member companies, has been awarded a 2026 Brandon Hall Group Gold HCM Excellence Award for Leadership Development.

The award recognizes the program’s innovative approach to developing senior leaders for the next generation in the financial services industry. The Strategic Leadership Experience provides executives with the knowledge, skills, and strategic perspective to navigate industry change, capitalize on emerging opportunities, manage risk, and lead their organizations into the future.

“The Strategic Leadership Experience was created to help our member companies develop high potential leaders who will shape the future of the insurance industry,” said Dave Levenson, president and CEO of LIMRA and LOMA. “By giving leaders the opportunity to challenge their thinking, build relationships across the industry, and develop a broader strategic perspective, we are helping them—and the companies they serve—navigate change and capitalize on the opportunities ahead.”

This nomination-only program assembles senior leaders from LIMRA and LOMA member companies for a 24-month executive development experience at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Participants are immersed into three in-person modules as they learn from Wharton faculty, industry experts, and fellow financial services leaders to explore critical issues facing the industry. During and after the program, participants are immersed in action learning teams and alumni events designed to foster cross-industry collaboration and sustain meaningful professional connections.

The curriculum includes topics such as industry forces of change, enterprise thinking, operational excellence, growth strategy, financial decision-making, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, leading through uncertainty, and organizational transformation. Participants also work with their fellow industry peers to apply knowledge to real world challenges in their organizations.

The 2026 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards recognize organizations and programs that have demonstrated excellence in Learning and Development, Leadership Development, Talent Management, and the Future of Work. Entries are evaluated by a panel of independent senior industry experts and Brandon Hall Group analysts and executives based on program design, delivery, innovation, effectiveness, impact, and measurable benefits.  

Visit LOMA.org to learn more about the Strategic Leadership Experience.

About LIMRA and LOMA

For more than 100 years, LIMRA and LOMA have been leading sources of trusted research, learning and professional development for the insurance and financial services industries.

Together, the brands advance the industry by empowering nearly 700 member companies in 60 countries with the knowledge, insights, connections and solutions they need to make informed business decisions and navigate change with confidence. LIMRA is widely recognized for its expertise in life insurance, annuities, workplace benefits, retirement and workforce trends, while LOMA is known for its education and talent development programs.

Learn more at www.LIMRA.com and www.LOMA.org.

About Wharton Executive Education

Wharton Executive Education has served as the global leader in executive development for 35 years. Steeped in the heritage and analytical insights of the Wharton School, with an eye toward shaping the future of business, Wharton Executive Education’s individual, online, and custom programs prepare more than 100,000 professionals a year to transform their careers and organizations. For more information on Wharton Executive Education’s practical business solutions, visit executiveeducation.wharton.upenn.edu.