With the Sept. 19 nomination deadline fast approaching, Insurance Business America is proud to introduce the Elite Women 2026 judging panel – a group of respected leaders from across the insurance industry:
Omari Aarons-Martin, director and COO at the National African American Insurance Association (NAAIA)
Kristen Handel, executive vice president at Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.
Kristin Kraeger, chief executive officer, professional services practice North America at Aon
Jen Tadin, president at Gallagher Select at Gallagher
Angela Lee, co-founder and board vice chairperson (and SVP, national claims director – Marsh McLennan) at Asian American Insurance Network
Readers are invited to submit their nominations via this survey form.
Participation is open to all women in the US insurance industry and nominations from or on behalf of women from diverse backgrounds are encouraged.
The final Elite Women 2026 list will be published in March, in celebration of International Women’s Day.
