Learn more about Marine & Energy Insurance in a PROFocus courses: Course Schedule

Steven Paul Weiss, MS-Inc, CPCU, AMIM, NAMS-CMS

Steven’s experience in Ocean and Inland Marine Insurance includes over 35 years of experience as a Marine Surveyor, Loss Adjuster, Direct Insurance and Reinsurance Underwriter following his eight years of active and reserve service with the U.S. Navy.

Steven has recently started Incarnation Specialty Underwriters an Ocean and Inland Marine Delegated Underwriting Authority focused on Cargo, Project Cargo, Transportation and other lines.

Previously as Senior Vice President/Chief Underwriting Officer at Munich Re Specialty Group Insurance Services, Steven was responsible for a team of Ocean and Inland Marine Underwriters writing over 140 million in direct premium at loss ratios below 40%. He worked closely with underwriters, brokers, and assureds to minimize risk and maximize return for both parties.

Steven has extensively travelled and worked internationally, opening offices in Latin America while at Liberty and worked with insureds on 6 continents.

Steven’s passions include family, gardening, Sporting clays, the Houston Marine and Energy Insurance Conference and mentoring and developing incoming or current colleagues in the Insurance Space.

A lifetime learner and self-professed insurance nerd, Steven received his BA-History from Virginia Military Institute, MS – Insurance Management from Boston University and the Associate in Marine Insurance Management and Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter certification from the American Institute for CPCU. Steven is also an active member of the National Association of Marine Surveyors serving as a president (first for 4 years) and now as an International Regional Vice President.

In March 2023, Steven was honored with the St Mary’s Greehey School of Business “Risk Management Professional of the Year”

Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

Discover how you can make a difference and help other high school students "Own their potential" by becoming an Emerging Talent Partner!

Established in 1991, the Center for Insurance and Risk Management (also known as The Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management) supports Illinois State University's nationally recognized undergraduate insurance and risk management program and actuarial science program. We are committed to the preparation of future industry leaders by supporting strong industry involvement with our students, innovative teaching by outstanding faculty, cutting-edge applied research, and a student-centered learning environment. See the Business Insurance video on how the Katie School is preparing the next generation of insurance leaders.

Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

Give back and help support educating and inspiring the next generation of professionals by becoming an Emerging Talent Partner or by bringing the CISR High School Program to your community!

• Emerging Talent Partners Program
• CISR High School Program

Anne is a native Hoosier and a graduate of Indiana University. She began her insurance career in 1978 as a receptionist at an independent insurance agency. She has held every position at an agency including receptionist, assistant, producer, sales manager, carrier liaison as well as owning her own agency. When Anne sold her agency, she served as executive director of I.T.D.I., an insurance training and development project for the state of Indiana. Anne joined Arlington/Roe in 2004 and retired as a full-time employee in 2019. She currently helps part-time with Sales & Marketing for Minnesota.

Anne has always been involved with the Big I (Independent Insurance Agents) and the PIA (Professional Insurance Agents) throughout her career. Mentoring young people and promoting insurance education has always been a passion of Anne’s. She served on the Indiana State University Insurance & Risk Management Advisory Council. She assists with the Ivy Tech and CISR high school insurance programs in collaboration with other insurance schools like Ball State, Butler and Indiana State. In her spare time, Anne likes to do other volunteer work, travel, garden and do fun activities with her family and grandchildren.

Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.