Dedicated to the advancement of professional insurance women since 1976
The Association of Professional Insurance Women - providing women in the insurance industry with opportunities for professional development and assistance in advancing their careers
Congratulations to our Insurance Woman of the Year 2008
The APIW Insurance Woman of the Year award, presented annually since 1976, recognizes an exceptional woman who has achieved prominence in the insurance industry. Ms. Amoroso was chosen as this year's award recipient in recognition of her outstanding achievements and leadership within the industry, as well as her commitment to the advancement of women.
Rebecca C. Amoroso has been selected as this year’s recipient of the APIW Insurance Woman of the Year Award.
Ms. Amoroso is Vice Chairman and U.S. Insurance Industry Group Leader of Deloitte LLP.
A cocktail reception and award ceremony will be held in Ms. Amoroso’s honor on Thursday, June 19, 2008, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the New York Marriott Marquis. William C. Freda, Vice Chairman and U.S. Managing Partner of Deloitte LLP, will introduce Ms. Amoroso at the event.
Prior to joining Deloitte, Ms. Amoroso was employed by American International Group. She began her career at Insurance Services Office. At Deloitte, Ms. Amoroso is responsible for the oversight of more than 2,000 insurance practitioners in more than 50 cities across the country and is on the Steering Committee of Deloitte’s Women’s Initiative.
Ms. Amoroso is a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society and a member of the
American
Academy of Actuaries. She has been honored as one of the Top 50 Hispanic Women in Business and Working Mother magazine named her “One of the top 10 corporate multicultural women”. She has over 30 years of insurance experience, 22 of which have been with Deloitte.
The annual APIW Insurance Woman of the Year Award, first presented in 1976, recognizes an exceptional woman who has achieved prominence in her profession and has made significant contributions to the insurance industry. In announcing this year’s award,
Maryanne Sherman, President of APIW, said: “APIW is proud to bestow this honor on Rebecca Amoroso. She has taken leadership roles in empowering employees by encouraging teaming and through her involvement at Deloitte’s nationally recognized Women’s Initiative. Her leadership and accomplishments, as well as her commitment to supporting and advancing women, are exceptional examples of all of the qualities that APIW looks for in the recipient of this highly prestigious honor. She has portrayed exemplary professionalism in all her activities and is highly respected both within her organization an
d within our industry."
Founded in 1976, APIW is the leading organization dedicated to advancement of professional insurance women and to the recognition of their contributions to the industry. APIW sponsors programs that encourage professional development and provide opportunities for members to hone leadership skills. The group has over 300 members who are successful professionals in the insurance industry and have a cross-section of industry skills and knowledge to share. APIW is based in New York City, with a network in Chicago. For more information about APIW, visit our web site at www.apiw.org or contact us at info@apiw.org.
