Preparation

The Gallup: CliftonStrengths Finder is a web-based self-assessment tool, based on 50 years of research. Within approx. 30 to 60 minutes you can find out about individual strengths and how you can best use them. You will receive an individual report and all we ask you to do is to bring the results along to Munich – as we will be using some of the results in our introduction workshop on Tuesday, 15 May 2025. 

We will send you an access code by beginning of April. Your participation is of course voluntary and in case you decide against it, we will find a workaround for the introduction workshop. But we can only encourage you to test it. Our last year’s fellows were really excited about it!

Here is your second task for Advance 2025: on May 22 and 23, you and your co-fellows will give a short presentation with a dual purpose. First, the presentation will give us the chance to get to know the talented professional you are. Second, it will offer an insight into your country’s insurance industry and its challenges to a larger Munich Re audience.

Although we are excited to see what each participant will offer in the presentation in regards to enthusiasm and originality, here are some basic tips to get you started with your preparation:

Audience:

In addition to your co-fellows and your MR contacts, we will invite other Munich Re participants, not only those based in Munich, but also from our international offices. So we will have an audience based at our Munich Re premises in Munich and some participants connected online, in a hybrid setting.

What does it look like?

Your MR contact will call you on stage and will briefly explain the relationship between your company and MR.

For the core part of your presentation, you will be assigned a specific topic or challenge related to your home market and area of expertise. Your Munich Re client manager will contact you in advance to discuss and finalise the topic. Please ensure that your presentation provides exclusive, in-depth insights not readily available from public sources. Additionally, you are scheduled to rehearse your presentation on May 21 in small groups with presentation trainers from Canning Institute, who will provide you with feedback and guidance to help refine your delivery.

The entire presentation – personal introduction as well as home market presentation – should take 10-15 minutes. This is a very short timeframe – so less is more!

After your presentation, we will have a short Q&A session.

We do not suggest a fixed format for your presentation but would nevertheless recommend a ppt presentation with a focus on strong images.

Administration

• Fill in the registration form
• Send a portrait photograph of yourself (jpg, size 208 x 208 pixels)
• Apply for a multiple-entry visa for Germany (if required)
• Apply for a UK business visitor visa (if required; see application link)
• Take out third-party liability, personal accident, health and travel insurance for your stay abroad

Please send the following information to Advance (Pool) by Friday, 25 April 2025

• A copy of your German visa (if required for your stay)
• A copy of your UK visa (if required for your stay)
• A copy of your documents for travel, medical, liability and accident insurance

Insurance Leaders Talk

• Prepare your presentation and send it to Advance (Pool) before Friday, 25 April 2025

Gallup: CliftonStrengths Finder

• Do the self-assessment before Thursday, 15 May 2025

Do not forget to bring:

• Your passport
• A copy of your insurance policies
• Your vaccination certificate if necessary
• Your international driver’s license (if necessary)
• Technical equipment: laptop, adapters for Germany and the UK, smartphone
• For leisure activities and trips: warm jacket/coat, waterproof clothing, bathing suit, comfortable and sturdy shoes
• A small suitcase or bag (for clothes/personal items for our 2-day excursions outside of Munich), slippers for the guest house