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Who is NAAIA?

NAAIA is dedicated to empowering African American professionals in the insurance industry. We promote diversity, equity, and inclusion by providing our members with unparalleled networking opportunities, career advancement resources, and educational programs. NAAIA is a dynamic community where professionals connect, grow, and lead. Together, we are building a stronger, more inclusive future for the insurance industry.

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Join NAAIA today and become part of a thriving community dedicated to advancing diversity and inclusion in the insurance industry. As a member, you’ll gain access to valuable networking opportunities, career resources, and leadership development programs. Take the next step in your professional journey and make an impact by joining NAAIA.

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Meet Zakiyya Reyes

Zakiyya Reyes, DEI Specialist for North America, Munich RE 

Meet Zakiyya Reyes, the DEI Specialist for North America at Munich Re, where she plays a pivotal role in managing external partnerships, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), the employee DEI book club and the DEI Council. Her passion for influencing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture extends to both current and future generations.

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Zakiyya Reyes

Meet Zakiyya Reyes, the DEI Specialist for North America at Munich Re, where she plays a pivotal role in managing external partnerships, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), the employee DEI book club and the DEI Council. Her passion for influencing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture extends to both current and future generations.

Zakiyya has been an advocate for corporate social responsibility (CSR), leading Munich Re’s annual Volunteer Fair, promoting the company’s one-stop giving and volunteering platform, and serving on the Regional Charitable Giving Committee. She loves to volunteer serving meals at TASK (Trenton Area Soup Kitchen) and donating blood.

Zakiyya attended her first NAAIA National Conference in 2022. Since then she’s been actively engaged with National and her chapter. She participated in the Korn Ferry Leadership U program and spoke at the 2024 Northeast Regional Forum panel on how to prevent burnout for mid-level professionals. This January, she joined the NAAIA Philadelphia Chapter board where she supports membership experience and program development across career stages and verticals.

Our Events

Current Month

September

09sep12:00 pm12:00 pmLife Insurance Awareness Month

23sep(sep 23)12:00 pm26(sep 26)12:00 pm2025 NAAIA National Conference

October

15oct12:00 pm12:00 pmNational Talent Development Competition

17oct12:00 pm12:00 pmNational Talent Development Competition

21oct12:00 pm12:00 pmClaims Clinic

21oct12:00 pm12:00 pmNational Talent Development Competition

November

11nov12:00 pm12:00 pmUnderwriters Roundtable

18nov12:00 pm12:00 pmAgent Roundtable

Thought Leadership
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