Risk Management Institute | Stuart Powell

E. Stuart Powell, Jr. has dedicated over 50 years to the insurance industry, holding various significant positions. He has served as Director of Education, Vice President of Insurance Operations and Technical Affairs, and Interim CEO at the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina (IIANC). Additionally, Stuart has contributed to academia as an Executive in Residence at Appalachian State University and an Adjunct Professor at Campbell University. Stuart’s contributions to the insurance industry are noteworthy. He has managed the designated insurance agency for the State of North Carolina, administered the IIANC Errors and Omissions Insurance program, and managed insurance benefits operations for IIANC members. He has also been involved in consulting contracts for the National Park Service and the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (IIABA). In recognition of his professional achievements, Stuart has received several awards, including the IIANC Ernest F. Young Education Award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, and the Lifetime Achievement Award by IIANC. He has also been a member of various advisory boards and has contributed to peer-reviewed articles.