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NAAIA (pronounced Ni-yah) is the acronym for the National African-American Insurance Association.
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NAAIA National was established and chartered March 5, 1997 in Cincinnati, Ohio by its Founder, Jerald L. Tillman, LUTCF. Mr. Tillman, early in his insurance career, saw a need to create a platform for the growing population of African-American insurance professionals to network and share information for career development and business opportunities.
NAAIA Greater Kansas City Chapter was chartered April 28, 2022.
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NAAIA has thousands of members and supporters countrywide. NAAIA’s partners include organizations whose local, regional, national and/or global reach is significantly impactful to the short and long-term success of our industry. These carriers, brokerages, independent and/or captive agencies and strategic alliances come together with NAAIA to formulate and execute plans that promote mutual success. The achievement of our shared goals is a win-win from the standpoint of the individual’s, businesses and the community we serve. NAAIA’s footprint stretches across each major region of the country with members in twenty-five states and a base that continues to expand.
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The NAAIA ‘s member and/or supporter base include new entrants, emerging leaders and seasoned staff & executives. NAAIA membership is varied and made up of positions by area of focus and roles i.e., insurance agencies, brokers, insurers, underwriters, claim adjusters, recruiters, legal & financial professionals, etc.