Awards
PRMA Awards
PRMA Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in high-net-worth risk management—honoring professionals and organizations who go above and beyond to serve clients and advance our industry. Explore the awards below and select the appropriate award to nominate someone or submit your application.
Dow Underwriting Excellence Award
Honors Edward “Chip” Dow and recognizes an underwriter committed to progress, innovation, and uncompromising standards.
Emerging Leader Award
Recognizes an individual new to the HNW space who has already made significant contributions to the community.
JoAnn Heltibridle Award
Honors the legacy of JoAnn Heltibridle and recognizes a professional who embodies service excellence and dedication to clients.
Distinguished Claims Professional Award
Recognizes excellence navigating complex property claims—especially catastrophic events or significant losses.
Loss Prevention Leader Award
Recognizes excellence in identifying, mitigating, and managing risk for high-net-worth clients.
LaTanya Simmons Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award
Recognizes a DEI initiative introduced within the past two years in the high-net-worth segment.
Industry Leader Award
Recognizes an extraordinary individual or organization committed to education, advocacy, and leadership.
Chapter of the Year Award
Recognizes a PRMA chapter that exemplifies outstanding community building, engagement, and leadership.
Congratulations to our 2025 PRMA Award Winners!
Dow Underwriting Excellence Award Winner
Kiersten Fischer, The Cincinnati Insurance Companies
Emerging Leader Award Winner
Stacey Hansen, USI Insurance Services
JoAnn Heltibridle Award Winner
Carolyn Schaefer, Brown & Brown
Loss Prevention Leader Award Winner
Willy Hammond, Alliant
Distinguished Claims Professional Award Winner
Daniel Strozberg, Alliant
Industry Leader Award Winner
Jim Kane, USI Insurance Services
Chapter of the Year Award Winner
Canadian Chapter
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiative Award Winner
Berkley One
