Introducing the New AHOU Distinguished Contributor Award

Over the years we have had a number of nominations for the AHOU Hall of Fame that though they were deserving of recognition, did not fulfil the requirements for the Hall of Fame award. This year, the AHOU Nominating Committee has put together a new award to recognize the achievements of our members who are in underwriting adjacent occupations like medical directors, actuaries, and vendors.

The purpose of this award is to recognize industry professionals who have primarily worked in non-underwriting roles and have rendered distinguished service to AHOU and the underwriting community.

This award is not available to individuals that can qualify for the Hall of Fame (HOF) Award.

AHOU members can only nominate one person per year. Members can submit their nomination here.

Nominations for the 2024 Distinguished Contributor Award close December 15, 2023.

Qualifications for Nominees for the Distinguished Contributor Award:

• Current or past AHOU member. If currently retired from the profession, active membership may not be required.
• Demonstrated thought leadership in the industry and a well-rounded industry presence. May have served as a mentor to many professionals in the business.
• Documented contributions to the underwriting profession in a capacity other than underwriter, including, but not limited to, 10 or more years of work history in the insurance industry or a related field.
• Documented contributions that have impacted the profession (e.g., research, new processes, knowledge sharing). Active involvement in new products, processes, and procedures for the advancement of the industry.
• Completed volunteer work for the profession (e.g., as an industry speaker, author for publications/articles, work with vendors and reinsurers for advancement of ideas and learning; thought leadership, committee work with regional and local organizations to further strengthen their presence).
• Personal achievements that demonstrate leadership in the industry.
• A FALU designation is not required; however, designations achieved specific to the nominee’s profession will be considered.
• Nominees who primarily worked in a non-underwriting role and are not eligible for the Hall of Fame Award may be considered.
• Current underwriters and those in underwriting leadership roles are not eligible for this award.