SPECIAL REPORT / HOT 100
STEVE BACH Mayor of Colorado Springs PINA ALBO President Munich Re, Munich WHY HOT: Won IICF Luminary Award Albo was awarded the inaugural Women in Insurance Luminary Leadership Award that recognizes an individual for leadership and contributions to the development of future leaders, particularly women. “Albo has encouraged and inspired all of us,” said IICF’s Bill Ross.
WHY HOT: Leader in disaster aftermath Bach organized “Colorado Springs Together,” which helped address the needs of the community following devastating wildfires two years in a row. The group included insurance industry heads who gave advice on the claims process to people who had lost their homes. It also helped rebuild homes.
MARK BATES President Pinnacle Insurance Group, Crown Point, IN WHY HOT: Burnished industry image Bates received Indiana’s Harry P Cooper Industry/Public Image Award, which was developed to recognize people who enhance the image of the profession through their professional activities, public image and personal integrity. He was past president of the Independent Insurance Agents of Indiana and also served as president of the local YMCA.
MIKE BECKER Executive vice president, CEO PIA, Alexandria, VA
MIKE ANGELINA Executive director St Joseph’s Academy of Risk Management and Insurance, Philadelphia WHY HOT: A voice for diversity Angelina has been a constant outspoken voice for equality and diversity in the profession. He has published a key research paper showing that the insurance industry lacks gender diversity, and was a keynote speaker at IICF’s global conference on women in insurance. 22 | JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2014
WHY HOT: Takes reins at industry organization Becker was named EVP and CEO of the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents. He heads day-to-day lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill. He began his career at the association in March 2007, rising to assistant VP of federal affairs, and then was appointed to his immediate past position of VP of federal affairs in February 2013.