The Bermuda Insurance Institute (“BII”) announced the winners of the 2012 Insurance Industry Awards. The Insurance Industry Awards recognizes exceptional individuals and companies whose leadership skills, contributions to the industry, and/or Bermuda community set them apart from their peers.
Bermuda Half Marathon Champion Chris Estwanik will be the recipient of the Young Industry Leader of the Year Award, which recognizes an individual under the age of 35 who over the previous year has made a significant contribution to his/her organization, promoted professionalism, ethics and the development of talent and technical expertise, and focused on achievement in both their career and the wider community in Bermuda.
Estwanik, who recently finished 21st during the Boston Marathon, is an Assistant Vice President, Underwriting at Validus Services (Bermuda) Ltd.
Estwanik joined Validus in 2007 as an Analyst and during the past five years was promoted to Assistant Underwriter, then Underwriter then to his current position.
His rapid career progression can be attributed to his self-discipline, strong worth ethic and his hunger for knowledge demonstrated by his enthusiastic pursuit of qualifications.
Estwanik completed the Associate of Reinsurance (ARe) in 10 months and gained his Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation in 18 months. Estwanik is an active member of the Bermuda CPCU Society and the Bermuda Independent Underwriters Association.
In addition to his dedication to his family, career and athletics, Estwanik devotes much of his time to speaking to young people at schools, sports clubs and within the industry about the importance of goal setting. He is considered a role model by many within the community.
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