LEAD stands for Leadership in Equity and Diversity- the LEAD Award inspires a more diverse and inclusive culture in the Insurance Industry by celebrating those who are leading the way.
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2026 LEAD Award
finalists coming soon!
How are selections made?
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Significantly promotes diversity, inclusion and cultural competency development and execution in the workplace;
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Addresses key areas of diversity and inclusion such as recruitment, retention, employee development/mentorship, department/organizational climate, or community outreach;
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Tracks, monitors, and/or captures outcomes of increased awareness, understanding, or advocacy of DE&I work throughout the workplace;
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Implements steps toward fostering DE&I in the workplace with programs that maximize the potential of all people;
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Creates partnerships between managers and employees to resolve DE&I workplace opportunities;
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Promotes DE&I workplace education and communication ideas; and/or
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Improves cultural competency through educational initiatives.
Past Winners
Caryn Siebert
Vice President / Director - Carrier Engagement at Gallagher Bassett
2025
Charmaine Rice
SVP, Global Learning, Development, and Diversity at AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
2024
Nic Gaither
Unit Manager - Claims at Amerisure
2023
Past Finalists
Megan Bell
Creator & Host, InsHER Podcast
Pedro Jermaine Perry
Clerk, Tower Hill Insurance Group
Pete Kidd
VP, Head of Insurance Solutions, Foxen Administration
Jackie Merkle
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Relations Leader at Grange Insurance
Kaitlyn Dudzinski
VP Environmental at Westfield Specialty
ReMeera Marie Green
Manager, People & Administrative Ops at SageSure
Emily Clark
Accountant at Falvey Insurance Group
Kristy Sands
VP, Strategic Communications at Gallagher Bassett
Carlton Manor
CEO, AXIS Wholesale at AXIS Captial
