Keri Herlong receives the Insurance Professional of the Year Award and the Professional Underwriter of the Year Award from IAIP International President Angie Sullivan (left) and Region IV Vice President Penny Duer.
Nevada Commercial Field Underwriter Keri Herlong has been honored by the International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP) with both the Insurance Professional of the Year Award and the Professional Underwriter of the Year Award. Keri was selected from nominees across the IAIP’s seven regions.
"IAIP is privileged and honored to have awarded Keri Herlong the Professional Underwriter of the Year and Insurance Professional of the Year Awards. One of our association's highlights of the year is the time we acknowledge our members who have demonstrated superior knowledge and who have contributed so much to the insurance industry. Keri is one of IAIP's esteemed members,” said Angie Sullivan, IAIP's 2018/2019 International President.
“Keri motivates and inspires others through her professional advancement in education and industry alliances. Her actions speak volumes about her character, commitment, and strengths. We thank Keri for her contributions to IAIP and the industry we serve,” Sullivan said.
The Insurance Professional of the Year Award recognizes an individual who has contributed to the insurance industry through education, creation of industry alliances, and/or legislative activity. The Professional Underwriter of the Year Award recognizes a professional underwriter who has demonstrated superior knowledge of the underwriting field, experienced professional advancement through educational pursuits, demonstrated leadership in the field, and is an active participant in IAIP activities.
Keri has over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry and has a passion for continuing education, having earned multiple designations from The National Alliance (CIC, CRM, CISR), The Institutes (CPCU, AIM, ACSR), and IAIP (CIIP, CLP). She has also taught several classes in various areas of the insurance industry and is an active member of the Las Vegas Insurance Professionals, where she has held the offices of Secretary and President. Keri also serves on three International Task Forces of the IAIP. She graduated summa cum laude with an AS in psychology from California Coast University.