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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2024 LEAD Award Winner
Charmaine Rice
SVP, Global Learning, Development, and Diversity at AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
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
Nic Gaither
Unit Manager - Claims at Amerisure
Past Finalists
Jackie Merkle
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Relations Leader at Grange Insurance
Kaitlyn Dudzinski
Vice President Environmental at Westfield Specialty
ReMeera Marie Green
Manager, People & Administrative Ops at SageSure
Carlton Manor
CEO, AXIS Wholesale at AXIS Capital
Emily Clark
Accountant at Falvey Insurance Group
Kristy Sands
VP, Strategic Communications at Gallagher Bassett
