Last night's Mentor Event was a smashing success - thank you to all of you that came out in support. The Mentor Event pays tribute to all mentors within the insurance industry - formal and informal. However, we took a moment to recognize the 2014 Mentor of the Year - Ryan Hamm from Brown & Riding. Ryan was nominated by three of his co-workers, and with their permission, we have included their nomination below.

In addition to recognizing the Mentor of the Year, this event provides an opportunity for us to say "Thank You"to our Annual Sponsors - Aon, Brown & Riding, Chubb, Lockton, Partners Specialty, and Swett & Crawford - without whom none of our events would be possible! We presented all sponsors with a plaque thanking them for their continued support.



Mentor of the Year Nomination:
The example Ryan Hamm sets at Brown and Riding has had a dynamic role in creating an atmosphere that is conducive to building mentor relationships not only within his team and but also within the company.   

Ryan has an open door policy for anyone in the office, whether they want to have a casual conversation or discuss a risk they are working on. His laid back personality makes him very approachable, and having been in this business for so many years, he is extremely knowledgeable.  He is always prepared to give an individual his complete attention in order to educate the person to the best of his ability.

What truly separates Ryan from others is that he goes out of his way to further educate not only his team, but also the whole division. One example is a trip he organizes called “The Magic School Bus Trip”.  On this trip, Ryan squeezes around seven people into his car and drives around the city.  We’ll learn about different construction types, parking types, retrofits and the effects they have on property insurance. He’ll top the trip off with lunch and drinks, and a couple hours later, we’re back in the office feeling a little more refreshed with a little more knowledge. 

Ryan is constantly focusing on the personal development of his employees. An example of this is his annual Tommy’s Burger run he does for the office. He decides to take his production assistant, who had been in the industry for around six months. On the burger run, he took the opportunity to educate his assistant on important coverage enhancements and helped him understand why the enhancements are requested.

Ryan has demonstrated extraordinary commitment and effectiveness as a mentor to his team and Brown & Riding.  He is constantly providing guidance and constructive criticism for his team; continuously seeking to surpass the goals he sets for himself.  He also values the opinions of his team members, seeking to understand them, and is willing to make applicable changes to be more effective. Ryan has established a personal relationship with his team, which makes him much more than just a supportive boss, but also a great friend and role model.

In conclusion, Ryan sets a wonderful example with his work ethics, discipline and professionalism, and is always open to suggestions and feedback.  For these reasons, this is why we’d like to nominate Ryan Hamm for the 2014 Mentor of the Year award. 

Nominated by:
Bella Alaverdyan – Associate Broker
Lina Luong – Associate Broker
Will Cea- Production Assistant

EIP is excited to announce our upcoming Leadership Event scheduled for June 3rd, at the Los Angeles Athletic Club. The event will feature three industry veterans that will share their insights on a variety of topics.

• Cyber Liability - Aaron Laderman, Regional Underwriting Manager, AIG
• Disaster Recovery Planning - Regional Loss Control Manager, Chubb
• Young Professional Leadership Advice - John Barrett, Managing Director, AON

We look forward to seeing you there! Register HERE

EIP will be hosting our third annual Dodgers Night on June 18th, watching the Dodgers take on the Colorado Rockies at 7:10pm. We will meeting at a downtown bar prior to the game and carpooling / taking public transit.

We have reserved 60 tickets in the "All You Can Eat" Pavilion. The cost to EIP Members is $20. Keep an eye out for the email to register for the event.

For questions about the event, contact Mike Davis

Thank you to all of you that came out in support of our Winter Networking Event last month - what a great way to kick off 2014! We are excited about another packed schedule for 2014. Upcoming events include:

1. March 27th - Cheers for Charity event with IICF at Cucina Rustica in downtown from 4pm-7pm. Come out and enjoy the excitement of March Madness in support of a good cause. Admission is $20 and includes hosted appetizers and an open bar. All proceeds help the IICF Community Grants Program. Check out the flier below, and SIGN UP HERE
   
2. Annual Spring Leadership Event - Details to follow
3. EIP Dodger Night - Details to follow

Interested in being an event sponsor? Email : kevin.a.clark@aon.com