Asian American Insurance Network (AAIN)

🔔 Please join us in extending a congratulations to AAIN’s newly elected Executive Board. We are excited to have leadership comprised of diverse experts in the industry in guiding AAIN’s development. Peter J. Woo, Board Chair and President (incumbent) Angela Lee, Board Vice- Chair Jeff Chen, Vice President James Suh, Corporate Treasurer Allison Chan, Corporate Secretary (incumbent) We would also like to thank: - Thomas Kang for his service on our National Board/Education Committee and congratulate him on joining AAIN’s Advisory Board. - Albert Alikin for his service on our Executive Board as Vice President and congratulate him on joining as a lead AAIN’s Mentorship Committee - Joshua Morey for his continued commitment on AAIN’s National Board and congratulate him on joining as a lead of AAIN’s Sponsorship Committee and Local Chapters Committee - And last, but not least congratulate Jully Y. for joining as AAIN's Education Committee Lead and Sam Chen for joining as AAIN’s Membership Committee Lead View all of AAIN's Board of Directors and Officers here: https://lnkd.in/dV_zwvkc #AAPI #AAIN #insurance #diversityandinclusion

Northern California AAIN Members! NAAIA and AAIN NorCal Present "Self-Advocate with Powerful Communication". Facilitated by #TheLatimerGroup, this high-impact seminar will show participants how to craft clear and convincing messages for every audience, helping them increase their confidence in communicating with a myriad of stakeholders. Please join us on August 22, 2024 for this exciting event! Register at: https://lnkd.in/gh4abdEv #insurance #selfadvocacy #naaia #aain

Happy Independence Day! From all of us at AAIN, we wish you a safe and happy holiday with family and friends. #AAIN #insurance #diversityandinclusion

Join us in congratulating our very own Peter J. Woo, AAIN Board Chairperson and President, for earning Top Honors in the Chambers and Partners USA 2024 Guide. Chambers is one of the most prestigious legal resource in the industry for clients seeking external legal counsel. Thank you for your ongoing leadership in the insurance and risk management industry. AAIN would not be where it is today without your dedication to the field and our community. Award Methodology: Chambers and Partners USA evaluates law firms and lawyers across a wide range of practice areas, including Labor & Employment. The rankings are based on meticulous assessments, including written submissions, in-depth interviews with attorneys and clients, and its own database resources. These rankings reflect not only outstanding work but also strategic growth, excellence in client service and contributions to the legal profession. #AAPI #AAIN #insurance #diversityandinclusion

AAIN board member was proud to stand next to representatives from LAAIA - Latin American Association of Insurance Agencies, NAAIA - National African American Insurance Association and APIW, Inc. during RISE Professionals' event last week presenting the 2024 Rise Awards and also hosting engaging sessions for the up and coming professionals in our industry. #RISEAwards2024  #35Under35 #LEADAward #MentoroftheYear #InnovatoroftheYear  #ImpactAward Sapana Nanuwa

🌺 A big Mahalo to everyone who joined us for our SoCal AANHPI Heritage Month celebration! Our Hawaiian-themed event was a tropical success, complete with plenty of Aloha spirit, career wisdom, and networking with industry peers. The panel discussion on "How to Best Equip Yourself for Career Success" featured the wisdom and experiences of our esteemed panelists: Peter J. Woo, Melinda Yee-Dong, Alan Pham and Nodoka Honda, CIC. Our moderator, Rose Ko, skillfully guided the conversation, making it both engaging and informative. Guests enjoyed dressing in their favorite Aloha attire, adding a festive flair to the evening. The live Polynesian dance performance was a highlight, captivating everyone with the dancers' energy and grace. The night concluded with a lively networking reception, where attendees mingled and enjoyed delicious Hawaiian food and beverages. A special thanks to our sponsors: Starr Insurance, RT Specialty, CNA Insurance, DigiStream Investigations, and Karlin, Hiura and LaSota. And a big thank you to Marsh for hosting the event. Your generous support made this event possible! A heartfelt thank you to our volunteers--Melinda Yee-Dong, Lisa Kamei, AU, AINS, Sarah Bane, CFE, Kathalynna S., Vicky Tosa, Sylvia Pham, Edward Truong, Victoria (Vu) Dinh and our enthusiastic attendees. Your contributions and energy helps us to continue to bring our community together in meaningful and fun ways! Thank you everyone for making this event such a memorable night! We look forward to seeing you at our next event. Mahalo!

🌺 A big Mahalo to everyone who joined us for our SoCal AANHPI Heritage Month celebration! Our Hawaiian-themed event was a tropical success, complete with plenty of Aloha spirit, career wisdom, and networking with industry peers. The panel discussion on "How to Best Equip Yourself for Career Success" featured the wisdom and experiences of our esteemed panelists: Peter J. Woo, Melinda Yee-Dong, Alan Pham and Nodoka Honda, CIC. Our moderator, Rose Ko, skillfully guided the conversation, making it both engaging and informative. Guests enjoyed dressing in their favorite Aloha attire, adding a festive flair to the evening. The live Polynesian dance performance was a highlight, captivating everyone with the dancers' energy and grace. The night concluded with a lively networking reception, where attendees mingled and enjoyed delicious Hawaiian food and beverages. A special thanks to our sponsors: Starr Insurance, RT Specialty, CNA Insurance, DigiStream Investigations, and Karlin, Hiura and LaSota. And a big thank you to Marsh for hosting the event. Your generous support made this event possible! A heartfelt thank you to our volunteers--Melinda Yee-Dong, Lisa Kamei, AU, AINS, Sarah Bane, CFE, Kathalynna S., Vicky Tosa, Sylvia Pham, Edward Truong, Victoria (Vu) Dinh and our enthusiastic attendees. Your contributions and energy helps us to continue to bring our community together in meaningful and fun ways! Thank you everyone for making this event such a memorable night! We look forward to seeing you at our next event. Mahalo!

Excited to announce that the Asian American Insurance Network is launching our second scholarship (sponsored by Munich Re) for college students! 🌟 Join us in empowering the next generation of leaders in the insurance industry and share this scholarship with any college students you know. Deadline is September 20 at 12AM PST. Check out more details on our flyer below or visit https://lnkd.in/eFR2Zsjv Congratulations to our past Scholarship Winners! Read their applications here: https://lnkd.in/eFR2Zsjv Feel free to reach out to education@aainsurance.org with questions. #Scholarship #AANetwork #InsuranceLeaders #EducationMatters

AAIN's Midwest Chapter celebrated Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander ("AANHPI") Heritage Month in Chicago by hosting a panel of titans in the insurance industry that shared their deeply personal stories and honest insights into the industry. The panel was moderated by Lydia Au and consisted of Christina Geller, Tina Schmitz, AIC, Howard Chu, Lauren Kim, David Lim, Sachin Warty, Mason Lee, and Rommel Mayuga. Thank you for sharing your stories and inspiring API professionals in the industry. Special thanks to Marsh for hosting us in their new conference space, and to AXIS (AXIS Capital) and Travelers for sponsoring the delicious drinks and food, including those from local API businesses, Sunda and Gathers Tea Bars.

As part of our AANHPI Heritage Month celebrations, AAIN's Women's Committee and Northeast Chapter hosted a panel at Marsh’s NYC office followed by a networking reception. The panel comprised of AAIN's Advisory Board Members (Christina Mott ,Teresa Chan, and Linda S. Lin) and moderated by Nirali V. Shah, Esq. discussed their insurance journey and shared advice to the audience about how they balance their identity and personal life to achieve their goals. Nirali V. Shah, Esq., AAIN National Board Member and Women's Committee Lead, "Our panelists' openness, honesty, and genuineness came through and it is incredibly impactful to see a panel of high-level executive AAPI women who are willing to share their stories so we can learn and adapt our own journeys." Thank you to all 100+ API professionals and allies alike that joined us for our Northeast AANHPI heritage month celebration and especially to our Valued Sponsors whose support allowed this impactful and important event to occur: Marsh McLennan Agency, McGill and Partners, InsuranceLab New England, Wilson Elser, Zurich Insurance, and Sompo. #AAPI #AANHPI #AAIN #insurance #diversityandinclusion