Amayia Cordova 

Meet Amayia Cordova, Performance Analytics Consultant at The Hartford and NAAIA’s 2026 Emerging Leader of the Year

A first-generation college graduate of the University of Connecticut with degrees in Mathematics and Individualized Healthcare Analysis, Amayia was introduced to the insurance industry through a NAAIA case competition that connected her with The Hartford. She began her career in Group Benefits Underwriting before transitioning into data and analytics.

At The Hartford, Amayia has helped improve performance reporting across Employee Benefits Operations, including redesigning enterprise metrics across six teams and developing dashboards that provide leadership with more timely business insights. Her work also includes supporting the adoption of artificial intelligence in business analytics.

Within NAAIA, Amayia serves as Emerging Leaders Chair and the youngest board member of the Greater Hartford Chapter. She is committed to mentorship and introducing students to career opportunities throughout the insurance industry.

Currently pursuing a master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence Business Analytics at Fairfield University, Amayia is preparing to transition into a Product Owner role supporting Operations Data and Reporting. She hopes to continue using her experience to encourage emerging professionals to take ownership of their careers and explore the opportunities available in insurance.