Renée Kiriluk-Hill – Senior Associate Editor at AM Best
Renee Kiriluk-Hill is a Senior Associate Editor at AM Best, where she has worked for over nine years. Her role involves reporting on financial services, insurance, and insurtech developments. Renee’s editorial work spans online, print, and video platforms, focusing on the people and events shaping the insurance industry. Since joining AM Best, she has introduced numerous insurtechs to the industry, publishing hundreds of related articles.
Her editorial approach centers on three key questions: “Is it accurate? Is it fair? Why should someone read it?” She believes in the value of journalism as a means to build better communities, employees, and citizens. Her work reflects a commitment to clarity, fairness, and storytelling that engages readers.
Professional Experience
- Senior Associate Editor, AM Best (May 2023 – Present)
Renee was promoted to Senior Associate Editor after serving as Associate Editor for eight years. Her responsibilities include editing and producing industry insights, managing article production, and supporting AM Best’s video, online, and print platforms. - Associate Editor, AM Best (May 2015 – May 2023)
As Associate Editor, she focused on insurance, financial services, and insurtech topics. Her role involved writing, editing, and contributing to industry analysis. She played a key role in spotlighting insurtech startups and innovation in the insurance sector. - Journalist, NJ.com/Penn Jersey Advance/Hunterdon County Democrat (Dec 1988 – May 2015)
Before joining AM Best, Renee spent over 26 years as a journalist covering business, breaking news, features, and environmental issues. She co-anchored a weekly news show and contributed to editorial, sports, and utility pages. Her experience extends to award-winning reporting, editorial editing, and social media strategy.
Education
- Bachelor of Science (BS), Syracuse University
Renee earned her Bachelor of Science from Syracuse University, which laid the foundation for her career in journalism and editorial work.
