OFFICERS & EXECUTIVE BOARD
Helaina Jolly
President
helainajolly@gmail.com
Helaina is a seasoned insurance executive with over 30 years of industry experience. Based in Atlanta, she currently serves as a Global Broker Relationship Leader with Munich Re, where she leads key distribution partnerships and develops strategies that drive shared success for both the organization and its partners.
Throughout her career, Helaina has held senior leadership roles at leading firms, including serving as a Global Client Advocate at Willis Towers Watson and as Vice President and Executive Director of Client Engagement for AIG’s U.S. South Zone. She began her professional journey in claims leadership with St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Known for her strategic insight, she has successfully managed complex Fortune 500 client engagements and built strong, enduring broker relationships.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Helaina is widely respected for her leadership within both the insurance industry and the broader community.
Dr. Renée Michele Collins
Vice President renee.collins@chubb.com
Dr. Renée Michele Collins, MBA, AIC, is a doctoral-level insurance executive with more than 25 years of experience leading claims and operations across domestic and global organizations. She currently serves as Vice President, Regional Claim Executive for Chubb’s Southeast Region, where she provides executive leadership and strategic direction for regional claim operations. She is recognized for driving operational excellence, leading enterprise transformation, and building strategic relationships that strengthen performance, customer experience, and organizational outcomes. Renée is also known for her leadership in enterprise distribution, with a focus on agency-written premium growth, talent development, diversity,
and inclusion, and for her ability to lead high-performing teams in complex, fast-paced environments. Renée serves as a Chubb Mosaic board member and Black Alliance Chair, and as Vice President of the Atlanta Association of Insurance Professionals (AAIP). Her credentials include a Doctor of Business Administration in Organizational Leadership & International Business from Walden University, a Master of Business Administration in Leadership and Management, and a Bachelor of Science in Insurance and Risk Management from Indiana State University, along with the AIC designation from The Institutes.
Erikka McGee
2nd Vice Presiden
emcgee1969@yahoo.com
Workflows & lifecycle automation I build HubSpot workflows around the B2B customer lifecycle, using company data, lifecycle stage, lead status, and engagement activity to make sure the right contacts are enrolled at the right time. For lead nurturing, I create behavior-based workflows with multiple paths so messaging stays relevant, high-intent leads move faster, and inactive contacts aren’t over emailed. For SaaS campaigns, I automate lifecycle stage changes, lead scoring, sales alerts, and task creation to keep marketing and sales aligned. I regularly review performance, test workflow emails, and keep workflows organized and scalable.
Lead scoring & MQL prioritization
We have a dedicated HubSpot expert who manages lead scoring and segmentation setup. I review the performance and results regularly and adjust based on lead quality, conversion data, and sales feedback. Lead prioritization is based on a balance of fit and engagement, using demographic and firmographic data alongside behaviors such as content downloads, product page visits, and email interactions. When leads reach defined thresholds, lifecycle stages update automatically and sales is notified, with MQLs further segmented by industry, company size, and buying stage to ensure proper routing.
Darious Sayles
Treasurer
Darious.R.Sayles@gmail.com
Darious is a dedicated and results-driven leader with a strong track record in both the insurance industry and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. With a wealth of experience in guiding teams and driving operational excellence, Darious has consistently demonstrated his ability to navigate complex insurance landscapes while championing DEI efforts that create lasting, positive change.
In his current role as a Middle Market Operations Director at Travelers Insurance, Darious supports Underwriting teams across the Southern and Central regions, as well as Excess Casualty on a national scale. He is also a co-lead for the Diversity Network Pillar in his Alpharetta office, where he’s committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. Previously, he served as the Black and African American & Allies Diversity Network Co-Lead for Communication, where his impact was felt until his term ended in March 2024.
Darious's career began in his hometown of Buffalo, NY, where he started as an auto dispatcher. He quickly moved to Atlanta, where he spent three years as a Workers Compensation adjuster before transitioning to Operations Management in Small Commercial Operations. His foundation in the insurance industry is complemented by his eight years of experience in Human Services, working with intellectually disabled individuals, which has deeply informed his approach to leadership and DEI.
Currently residing in Ellenwood, GA, Darious has a passion for traveling, music, and cooking, which he balances with his commitment to making a meaningful impact on both people and business.
Summer Rose
Recording Secretary
summerjrose@gmail.com
Summer Rose is a Workers’ Compensation Claims Leader with more than a decade of experience delivering strong operational results across national carriers. Her expertise includes claims management, litigation oversight, and multi‑jurisdictional compliance, supported by an early foundation in insurance production. She began her career as a personal lines producer, developing a deep understanding of risk selection, customer needs, retention, and profitability. That frontline perspective continues to inform how she aligns claims strategy with broader organizational goals. Summer is a Certified Workers’ Compensation Professional and a Certified Fraud Insurance Representative. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Alabama A&M University, which shapes her human‑centered leadership style and her commitment to lifelong learning.
Karen Rice
Corresponding Secretary
Karen_Rice@pmagroup.com
Karen Rice is a dedicated and results-driven insurance underwriter with more than 35 years’ experience evaluating, pricing, and managing risk across a wide range of insurance products, including Workers Compensation, General Liability, and Automobile lines. Her expertise lies in assessing complex risks, making data-driven decisions, and collaborating with clients, brokers, and agents to develop customized solutions that ensure both coverage and profitability. She has a passion for our industry that can be seen as she actively encourages people to explore insurance as a career, and also by helping to launch DEI initiatives at PMA, where she served as one of the original committee members. From a personal perspective, her favorite things are family, friends, and laughter!
Bre Rawls
Business Manager
bre.rawls@futuristicunderwriters. com
Bre Rawls is an accomplished insurance leader with over 14 years of experience spanning cyber risk, professional liability underwriting, product strategy, and distribution oversight. Born and raised in New Haven, Connecticut, and now based in Atlanta, Georgia, she brings an enterprise-level perspective shaped by building, scaling, and stewarding complex insurance portfolios across multiple business models.
Bre currently serves as Cyber Product Leader at Futuristic Underwriters, an MGA, where she leads the firm’s cyber insurance product for the small and middle-market P&C segment. In this role, she is responsible for defining underwriting philosophy and culture, influencing product and capability prioritization, and executing a strategy that drives profitable, scalable growth. Her work consistently aligns innovation with underwriting fundamentals ensuring growth that is both bold and sustainable while strengthening broker and agent partnerships across the industry.
La’Vonda McLean, Esq.
Parliamentarian
LaVonda.McLean@marsh.com
La’Vonda McLean is a senior client advisor in Marsh’s FINPRO Practice, our financial and professional insurance group, specializing in global risk advisory services for large multinational companies in the areas of directors & officers (D&O) insurance, Employment Practices Liability (EPL), Wage & Hour (W&H) insurance, fiduciary liability, and crime insurance.
In addition to her advisory role, La’Vonda is also the EPL/W&H Product Leader for the US, focusing on thought leadership,
coverage analysis, and maintaining strong relationships with carrier partners. With over 20 years of experience in the insurance and legal fields, La’Vonda has held leadership roles at a major global broker and worked at a national law firm specializing in labor and employment law. La’Vonda frequently presents at industry seminars on various insurance topics and is based in Atlanta, GA.
Erica Jones
Member At Large
Erica.Jones@cna.com
Erica Jones is an Underwriting Associate Manager with CNA, supporting the Southeast region. Erica holds both Property & Casualty and Life & Health Agent licenses and has earned several distinguished industry designations, including Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), and Manufactured Risk Insurance Specialist (MRIS).
Erica is a proud graduate of Georgia State University, where Erica earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. Erica is also a recipient of Georgia State University’s “Riskies” Risk Management Leadership Award and currently serves as a Board Advisor for the Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Science. In addition, Erica is a Board Member of Atlanta Insurance Ministries.
A committed leader within the insurance community, Erica previously served as Vice President and Scholarship Chair for the Atlanta Association of Insurance Professionals (AAIP), demonstrating a passion for mentorship, professional development, and advancing opportunities for others in the industry.
Terrance Jones, MBA
Public Relations Officer
Terrance.Jones@chubb.com
TerranceJones43@gmail.com
Terrance Jones is a seasoned Executive Underwriter with more than 12 years of experience in complex risk evaluation, financial analysis, and portfolio strategy. His background spans underwriting, risk management, claims operations, and client relationship development, giving him a comprehensive understanding of the full insurance life cycle. Terrance has managed multimillion‑dollar portfolios, strengthened underwriting frameworks, and driven profitable growth across national carriers, with expertise in middle‑market and financial institution risks, disciplined risk selection, and strategic market development.
As an Executive Underwriter at Chubb, he leverages broad industry insight to support business growth and enhance underwriting discipline. Terrance holds a Bachelor of Science in Behavior Analysis from Savannah State University, an MBA in Finance from South University, and a Master of Arts in Management from The University of Alabama, and is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Evan Bing
Emerging Leader
EBing@munichre.com
Evan Bing - Evan Bing is a senior excess casualty underwriter with experience in business development, broker relationship management, new business production, and renewal account support. His broader insurance background includes underwriting, account management, environmental insurance, inland marine, sales support, and research.
Evan earned his B.S. in Business Administration from Mitchell College, where he was a collegiate basketball player and active student leader. His background in athletics and leadership has helped shape his insurance professional style rooted in communication, relationship-building, and consistent execution.