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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.
Member Spotlight
Meet Cesar Varela
Cesar Varela, Senior Territory Manager, Liberty Mutual Insurance, NAAIA Phoenix Chapter President
Meet Cesar Varela an award-winning Senior Territory Manager at Liberty Mutual Insurance, bringing over a decade of leadership in sales strategy and team development across the insurance industry. Varela also uses his extensive leadership background to help lead the NAAIA Phoenix Chapter as the Vice President.
A proud first-generation American, Cesar earned his Master’s in Business and Bachelor’s in Public Administration from Northern Arizona University.
Cesar Varela
Meet Cesar Varela an award-winning Senior Territory Manager at Liberty Mutual Insurance, bringing over a decade of leadership in sales strategy and team development across the insurance industry.
A proud first-generation American, Cesar earned his Master’s in Business and Bachelor’s in Public Administration from Northern Arizona University.
A dynamic advocate for diversity and inclusion, Cesar helped charter the NAAIA Phoenix Chapter and currently co-leads the Amigos@Liberty Employee Resource Group, championing equitable spaces and strategic growth for Hispanic and Latino professionals.
Cesar’s career has been marked by excellence—earning the Safeco President’s Award and back-to-back Circle of Excellence Awards in 2018 and 2019. As a bilingual mentor and collaborator, he continues to lead with purpose, helping shape a more inclusive, innovative future for the industry.
When he’s not driving impact at work, Cesar enjoys making memories with his four children and their family pup, Oreo—often on a beach or at Disney.

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23jul(jul 23)12:00 am24(jul 24)11:00 amNational Leadership Summit
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July 23, 2025 12:00 am - July 24, 2025 11:00 am(GMT+00:00)
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Explore exclusive conversations with NAAIA’s leadership as they share insights on career growth, mentorship, and the future of diversity in insurance. These industry-recognized interviews highlight key challenges and opportunities, featuring perspectives that drive meaningful change. Gain firsthand knowledge from Black executives shaping the industry’s next chapter.
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