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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.

What is NAAIA?

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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.

Member Spotlight

Meet Anton Larkin

Anton Larkin, Major Case Director at IAT Insurance Group

Anton brings more than 15 years of experience in the insurance industry, specializing in complex litigation, high-exposure casualty claims, and strategic claim resolution. Throughout his career, he has handled a broad range of primary, excess, and umbrella general liability matters, including premises liability, products liability, homeowners, liquor liability, assault and battery, environmental, construction defect, and personal and advertising injury claims, in addition to cyber, commercial auto, and trucking exposures.

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Anton Larkin

Meet Anton Larkin, Major Case Director at IAT Insurance Group

Anton brings more than 15 years of experience in the insurance industry, specializing in complex litigation, high-exposure casualty claims, and strategic claim resolution. Throughout his career, he has handled a broad range of primary, excess, and umbrella general liability matters, including premises liability, products liability, homeowners, liquor liability, assault and battery, environmental, construction defect, and personal and advertising injury claims, in addition to cyber, commercial auto, and trucking exposures.

Known for his strong negotiation skills and thoughtful approach to litigation strategy, Anton has represented carriers at mediations, arbitrations, and trials involving catastrophic injuries, complex coverage disputes, and multimillion-dollar exposures. Earlier in his career, he served as a designated fire liability specialist and has since led training sessions focused on mediation, negotiation, risk transfer, and coverage analysis. He has also acted as a mentor for emerging claims professionals and contributed to companywide initiatives involving litigation handling improvements and new claims system rollouts.

Anton earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Northern Illinois University and maintains several industry designations, including CPCU, ARM, AIC-M, AIC, API, AINS, and AIS. He remains committed to continued professional development and staying current on evolving trends within the insurance and litigation landscape.

Outside of work, Anton enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, traveling, golfing, attending sporting events and concerts, and building meaningful relationships through networking and industry events.

Our Events

May

07may12:00 pm7:00 pm2026 NAAIA Midwest Regional Forum

14may12:00 pm1:00 amClaims Clinic

June

09jun12:00 pm1:00 amPride Month Webinar

18jun12:00 pm1:00 amJuneteenth Webinar

26jun12:00 pm1:00 amMembership Town Hall

July

07jul12:00 pm1:00 amJuly Agent Roundtable

21jul12:00 pm1:00 amNational Leadership Summit

22jul12:00 pm1:00 amNational Leadership Summit

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Discover how the NAAIA champions diversity and empowers professionals within the insurance industry. Learn more about our mission, values, and the initiatives that drive meaningful change.

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