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For twenty years, Digital Insurance has been honoring the women who are leading every aspect of the insurance industry through its Women in Insurance Leadership program. They are the innovators, visionaries and champions who are forging new paths in a rapidly changing industry. This year, 16 women were chosen for this recognition.
Each of these individuals demonstrates a strong vision for their organizations; the willingness to learn; the ability to communicate effectively; shows empathy and concern for their co-workers and customers; values integrity, as well as creativity; and displays the boldness to share their convictions and to be authentic. For the first time in its history, honorees were ranked on five specific criteria:
1. Size and scope of their job (small department vs. company-wide responsibilities)
2. Innovation brought to her role and responsibilities
3. P&L performance for her area of responsibility (growth metrics as they relate to the job done)
4. Influence within her organization
5. Influence outside of her organization (community and industry involvement)
The Women in Insurance Leadership (WIL) program recognizes senior executives who are driving the evolution of their businesses and the insurance industry at large. Ten women were selected as Women in Insurance Leadership honorees:
10. Amanda Smith, Chief Product Officer, Plymouth Rock Assurance
9. Michelle Carter, Chief Underwriting Officer, Kinetic
8. Linda Fallon, Division President, Consumer Business, Arch Insurance Group
7. Lindsey DiGangi, Vice President of Field Operations and Marketing, Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company
6. Kari Allen, Vice President – Head of Sales, Insureon
5. Sara Griffin, Senior Vice President Personal Lines Product & Underwriting, Nationwide Insurance
4. Belen Tokarski, President and COO, Mylo
3. Sabine Cain, Senior Vice President, Digital Production & Distribution Leader, Chubb
2. Sarah Murrow, CEO, Allianz Trade America
1. Donna Carr, SVP, Head of U.S. Group Service and Operations, MetLife
The Women in Insurance Leadership: NEXT program expanded the longtime WIL program in 2019 to recognize the emerging leaders in the industry. These are women under the age of 40 who have demonstrated an outstanding ability while embracing the rapidly evolving field of digital innovation. The 2025 Women in Insurance Leadership: NEXT honorees are:
5. Waika Embry, Regional Vice President, E&S Property, Arch Insurance Group
4. Colleen Finn, Chief Marketing Officer for Homeowners Insurance, Plymouth Rock Assurance
3. Kelsie Bicking, VP, Marketplace Agent Experience, Chubb
2. Korey Bruner, VP, Underwriting Operations, Inland Marine – Argo Group
1. Tresa Stephens, Regional Head of Cyber, Tech & Media - North America, Allianz Commercial
A new category was added last year to recognize women who have been trailblazers and forward-thinking visionaries in the industry for well over two decades. Their leadership and insight have changed the trajectories of their companies as well as the careers of those fortunate enough to be within their sphere of influence. The 2025 Women in Insurance Leadership Lifetime Achievement honoree is:
· Stacy Warren, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Lockton
All of the honorees will be recognized at an awards luncheon held in New York City on December 2.
These leaders represent a wide variety of companies covering every aspect of the insurance industry including life and health insurance as well as property & casualty and insurance technology. They are proponents of innovation and collaboration and have been instrumental in positioning their companies and colleagues for future growth.
Over the next several weeks, Digital Insurance will introduce readers to each one of these honorees through a series of individual profiles, so
