Falvey’s Carol Wristen and Hilary Legg were selected to attend Lloyd’s Bootcamp 2026 in New York, an immersive program designed to give insurance professionals a closer look at the Lloyd’s market and the people behind it.
Through sessions on underwriting, broker relationships, risk evaluation, innovation, and the evolving insurance marketplace, Carol and Hilary had the opportunity to learn directly from Lloyd’s underwriters and brokers, connect with industry peers, and gain perspectives they can bring back to their work at Falvey.
We caught up with them after the program to hear what stood out, what surprised them, and what they’ll take forward from the experience.
How did it feel to be selected to attend Lloyd’s Bootcamp in New York?
Carol: It was a privilege to be nominated internally and be selected by Lloyd’s to attend the New York Bootcamp. Lloyd’s is top-notch organization. It certainly was an honor to witness their professionalism and dedication to educating brokers from across the country and across so many different lines of business.
Hilary: I was excited and thankful to be selected for the opportunity. I knew it would be a unique experience that would strengthen my industry knowledge.
Before attending, what did you hope you would learn or take away from this experience?
Carol: I was hopeful that this experience would provide insight into Lloyd’s structure and provide me with the opportunity to network with other insurance professionals.
Hilary: I hoped to gain a better understanding of Lloyd’s and the broader market.
What ended up being your biggest takeaways from the bootcamp?
Carol: The biggest takeaways from the bootcamp include understanding the breadth of the Lloyd’s organization and their commitment to supporting the traditional insurance model while supporting future insurance ventures through the Lloyd’s Lab. The speakers were eloquent and provided insight into their experiences with Lloyds ranging from negotiating and networking in the boxes of London to the unwavering support the new ventures have found as part of the Lloyd’s Lab collaborative. This experience made me appreciate the full scope of Lloyds not just as a partner at Falvey, but as an industry stronghold.
Hilary: We got to hear directly from Lloyd’s underwriters and brokers that work in ‘The Room’. It was so interesting to get a peek inside their day-to-day life at Lloyd’s and hear firsthand about their experiences and the thought process that goes into evaluating and placing risk.
How do you think this experience will impact your day-to-day work at Falvey?
Carol: The understanding gained from this experience has allowed me to better recognize the information that underwriters within the marketplace seek to properly assess risk and ultimately make decisions on what risks they consider sound. I also believe I gained a new understanding that ANYTHING can be insured if you just find the right partner!
Hilary: Both the educational and networking aspects of the bootcamp will be valuable. Getting to learn from the underwriters about how they evaluate and make decisions on risk gave me a perspective that I don’t normally get in my day-to-day role.
What advice would you give to someone who has the opportunity to attend Lloyd’s Bootcamp in the future?
Carol: Go! Go and take it all in. Talk with others and use it as an experience to learn and grow. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and keep an open mind to all the possibilities that the insurance industry has to offer.
Hilary: Go! The sessions were interactive and engaging, which made it a fun way to learn. It is also a great opportunity to meet and connect with others in the industry.
Bringing New Perspectives Back to Falvey
At Falvey, we believe some of the best professional development happens when people have the opportunity to step outside of their day-to-day roles, ask questions, build new relationships, and learn from others across the industry.
Experiences like Lloyd’s Bootcamp give our team an opportunity to broaden their perspective and bring new ideas and insights back to their work, colleagues, brokers, and partners.
We’re proud to support Carol and Hilary’s continued growth, and grateful to Lloyd’s for creating an experience centered on learning, connection, and curiosity.
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