Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Team

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at PRMA

PRMA is committed to building a welcoming, multicultural community of private risk management professionals. Our DEI work is focused on advocacy, education, and expanding opportunities that strengthen the industry and the communities we serve.

Get Involved

Support DEI initiatives in the high-net-worth risk management and insurance community through awards, scholarships, and resources.

LaTanya Simmons DEI Initiative Award

Nominate an organization making meaningful progress in diversity, equity, and inclusion within the high-net-worth insurance and risk management community.

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Deon Hornsby DEI CPRIA Scholarship

Apply for the scholarship opportunity to earn the CPRIA certification at no charge and help advance DEI across the profession.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Resources

Explore practical tools and resources designed to support inclusive practices and professional growth across the industry.

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What We Stand For

Mission

The mission of the PRMA Diversity & Inclusion Team is to champion advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion within the high-net-worth insurance community and all communities that we serve. Through an active and inclusive membership, we look to recruit, develop, and advocate for diverse voices to educate and engage high-net-worth individuals on the value of personal risk management.

Vision

A welcoming, multicultural, and inclusive community of insurance professionals that encourages, supports, and celebrates diversity within the high net worth risk management and insurance community.

 

Objectives

  • Widen the net for recruiting from educational institutions in (or with) diverse communities.
  • Develop diverse leaders and professionals through mentorship, sponsorship, and training opportunities.
  • Raise awareness of and reduce the effects of unconscious bias through education and inclusive practices.
  • Market to diverse communities through agency development and risk management education.
  • Measure and develop benchmarks for diversity and inclusion in recruitment, training, promotion, and leadership representation within the industry.
  • Advocate for “allyship” in the workplace.
  • Be intentional about the inclusion of diverse members in PRMA curriculum delivery, committees, and board.
 
Learn about DEI Committees

Meet Our Co-Chairs

The PRMA DEI Team is led by dedicated industry professionals committed to long-term impact.

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LaTanya Simmons, CPCU, CPRIA

Vice President
Alliant Insurance Services

LaTanya Simmons, CPCU, CPRIA is Co-Chair of PRMA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and brings more than 23 years of experience in the personal lines insurance industry. Her career spans underwriting, claims, agency leadership, and client service, including roles with Safeco Insurance, her family’s independent agency, and Marsh. LaTanya is a passionate advocate for education, mentorship, and early-career recruiting, connecting diverse students to opportunities in the risk management profession. A graduate of Spelman College, she holds the CPCU designation and the Chartered Private Risk and Insurance Advisor (CPRIA) certification.

Why LaTanya is Co-Chairing “I view working with the Diversity and Inclusion Team as an opportunity to honor those who have come before me, create avenues for my current peers, and clear paths for those coming after me… my hope is that through the committee’s work that we would emerge with a sense of actionable purpose to be better, stronger, and most importantly to stand together.”
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Deon Hornsby

AVP Regional Underwriting Manager
AIG Private Client Group

Deon Hornsby is the Underwriting Director for the Central Zone at Private Client Select, where he oversees underwriting growth, profitability, and broker relationships across a 23-state region representing more than $350 million in written premium. He works closely with product, service, and risk management teams to support strategic initiatives and execute underwriting strategy. With nearly 30 years of industry experience, Deon has held underwriting and distribution leadership roles at Private Client Select, Chubb, and State Farm. He currently co-leads Private Client Select’s Council on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and serves on PRMA’s Board of Directors as a co-leader of the DEI Team. Deon holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Illinois Wesleyan University.

Why Deon is Co-Chairing “In the High Net Worth underwriting space for over 20 years, I’ve noticed an underrepresentation of Persons of Color within our industry… I strive to be a conduit of change and I hope that my involvement with PRMA and the DEI Team can open doors for people that look like me… to let them know that this is a space for them to have a fulfilling and thriving career.”

 

Deon Hornsby Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) CPRIA Scholarship

The Deon Hornsby DEI CPRIA Scholarship was created to further a core objective of PRMA — to develop diverse leaders and professionals through mentorship, sponsorship, and training opportunities. The scholarship provides an opportunity to increase the number of diverse CPRIA-credentialed individuals within the high-net-worth personal insurance industry.

 

Overview of the CPRIA Certification

The Chartered Private Risk and Insurance Advisor (CPRIA) certificate is the only certification program specifically developed for professionals in the high-net-worth industry. Endorsed by the Tobin Center for Executive Education of St. John’s University in conjunction with St. John’s School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science, CPRIA aims to broaden your knowledge, enable you to give better advice to clients, and provide specialized solutions to complex industry issues.

 

Scholarship Details

  • The scholarship allows a recipient to attain CPRIA certification at no charge.
  • Scholarship value: $1,830 ($2,190 with CE credits).
  • If selected, you will complete all six CPRIA segments starting with Segment I on August 31, 2026 and ending with Segment VI in August 2027.
  • For exact course dates, refer to the PRMA calendar.
 

Selection Criteria

  • Must be a PRMA member.
  • Must come from a diverse background — racially, culturally, gender, or disability.
  • Works full time for an insurance carrier, broker, agency, or service provider.
  • Dedicated to expanding knowledge and risk management expertise in the high-net-worth personal lines insurance industry.
  • Complete the full application process by July 17, 2026.
 

Who Should Apply

This scholarship is ideal for individuals who are dedicated to advancing their careers in the high-net-worth industry and promoting DEI within the field of risk management. If you are a PRMA member from a diverse background, working full time in the insurance sector, and passionate about enhancing your expertise in high-net-worth personal lines insurance, this scholarship provides a unique opportunity to elevate your professional journey.

 

Application Process

  • Complete all questions in the CPRIA Scholarship application.
  • Attach one letter of recommendation from someone with first-hand knowledge of your work ethic, personal integrity, and why you are a great candidate.
 

Award Notification

The scholarship recipient will be chosen and notified the week of August 3.

 

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