Helaina Jolly
President
helainajolly@gmail.com
Based in Atlanta, Helaina Jolly is a Senior Vice-President, Senior Broker Relationship Leader with Munich Re. She is responsible for contributing to Munich Re’s global business strategies, with accountability for strategically establishing and executing on distribution plans with key business partners. Helaina is a successful and accomplished industry executive with a proven dedication to advancing the insurance industry, advocating on behalf of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and developing the next generation of leaders.
Renee Collins
Vice President
RCOLLIN6@travelers.com
Renée Collins is a distinguished executive in the Property and Casualty Insurance industry, with extensive experience in leading both domestic and international Claims and Operations disciplines. Renée excels in optimizing workflows, leveraging technology, and utilizing data analytics to maximize ROI on client transactions and interactions. With a proven track record in business administration, she consistently achieves high efficiency levels and exceeds key performance indicators.
She is passionate about community advancement and volunteers to support victims of domestic violence and homelessness. As the Chair for Travelers Black and African American & Allies Diversity Network, Renée champions diversity and inclusion in the workplace, striving to unite, enlighten, and develop Black employees in an inclusive environment.
Renée holds a BA in Insurance & Risk Management and an MBA from Indiana State University.
Erikka McGee
2nd Vice Presiden
Erikka.McGee@sunlife.comt
Erikka McGee is a servant leader and people person with a high-performing mindset with extensive and successful experience in collaborating and leading high-performance teams. She has worked in the group insurance and healthcare industry for over 26 years and has held several leadership positions and currently is the Director of Commercial Dental Sales Enablement, Execution, & Effectiveness at Sun Life. Erikka’s experience is in leadership, operational & relationship management, project management and career development within the group insurance industry. Erikka resides in Gwinnett County and graduated from Morris Brown College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and is pursuing her Master of Science degree in Management, Learning & Organizational Effectiveness from Troy University.
Solomon Seaborn
Treasurer
solomon.seaborn@aon.com
Solomon Seaborn, CPCU is a dynamic leader in the Commercial Insurance space with expertise in risk management, underwriting, and broking. Solomon is currently the Senior Director of Broking at AON for the Southeast, where his team has re-established AON’s facultative reinsurance presence in the region. With proven track records at General Reinsurance Corp and AIG, Solomon has delivered innovative solutions for complex casualty risks and trained teams to excel in all market trends. Known for his creativity, technical acumen, and interpersonal skills, he is passionate about fostering inclusive workplaces and delivering impactful results.
Corinne Collier
Recording Secretary
hfhcollier1@gmail.com
Corinne Collier, a Senior Client Executive with extensive expertise in healthcare. She has thrived in the industry through roles in systems implementation, strategic project management, and direct carrier relations. With an entrepreneurial spirit, she's developed 7 key roles across 3 organizations, significantly impacting B2B organizational expansion and revenue.
Corinne has been a member of the Boston NAAIA since 2021 and was a panel speaker at the Northeast Regional Forum. She now resides in GA.
A passionate mentor and lifelong learner, she has dedicated over 23 years to diversity and inclusion, promoting representation and competitive equity in large firms. Outside work, she champions community equity, human rights, youth support, and opportunities for the BIPOC community.
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!
Pete Kidd
Public Relations Manager
pkidd@foxen.com
Pete Kidd is a well-versed insurance executive with extensive experience in both Insurtech and traditional insurance sectors. Currently, Pete serves as the Head of Insurance Solutions at Foxen, a leading Insurtech company based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in insurance compliance monitoring, risk management solutions, and services for the multifamily housing industry. Pete joined Foxen in 2024, where he oversees all aspects of the company’s insurance solutions, ensuring the successful execution of initiatives in identifying, building, launching, and managing insurance products and captive services.
Before joining Foxen, Pete served as Vice President of Insurance Operations for Global Markets at Leap Insurance, an Insurtech MGA. In this role, he spearheaded a global transformation strategy, driving the adoption of advanced technology solutions and lean workflows to improve operational efficiency. Pete’s leadership in claims management, product development, underwriting, and compliance led to enhanced scalability for both Commercial and Excess & Surplus (E&S) programs in the US and UK markets. He was responsible for managing the Profit and Loss (P&L) for insurance operations, driving cost reductions, and improving financial performance. Additionally, Pete played a vital role in launching innovative insurance products and expanding market reach, achieving significant growth through strategic API integrations and embedded insurance distribution channels.
Pete’s previous experience includes serving as Director of Commercial Lines at Hartford Steam oiler, and in various claims leadership positions at Fortune 500 companies such as Farmers Insurance Group and State Farm Insurance, where he oversaw extensive catastrophe responses and claims investigations.
In recognition of his significant contributions to the insurance industry, Pete has received several prestigious awards, including the NAAIA Emerging Leader Award in 2023, the Rise 35 under 35 Award in 2022, and the Insurance Business of America Rising Star Award in 2022. He was also named Supervisor of the Year by Farmers Insurance in 2017.
Pete serves on the NAAIA Emerging Leader Council, is a member of the National Black MBA Association, CPCU Society Atlanta Chapter, and volunteers at Fulton & Clayton County Parks and Recreation centers. Pete is originally from Harlem, NY, and holds a Master of Science in Management with a focus on Organizational Leadership from Wilmington University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from Chestnut Hill College and his Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation in 2014.
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.
Faith Ross
Business Manager
Ross.faith2527@gmail.com
Faith has over 9 years of experience in the insurance industry, also 5 years as an Underwriting Analyst specializing in Construction and Commercial Casualty. Faith is a passionate and driven insurance professional, who navigates the complexities of this dynamic field by building and maintaining strong relationships with insureds, underwriters, and agents. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Organizational Leadership.
Erica Jones
Member At Large
Erica.Jones@cna.com
Erica Jones is a Commercial Manager with CNA. She holds both her P&C and Life/Health Agent's Licenses and has designations as a Certified Insurance Consultant (CIC) & Certified Risk Manager (CRM). She is a proud Georgia State University Alum with a Bachelor of Science Degree Major in Biology and a Minor in Chemistry. Erica held past positions as VP and Scholarship Chair of the Atlanta Association of Insurance Professionals (AAIP).