The Water Street Club held its second annual Insurance Industry Awards Gala at Battery Gardens in Manhattan’s Financial District.

The festive evening honored the achievements of leaders in the mission to make a positive impact on Diversity & Inclusion in the insurance industry.

Congratulations to the honorees:

Insurance Executive Diversity Trailblazer Award

Michael Chang, CEO,

Global Risk SolutionsSompo International

Corporate Diversity Champion Award

American International Group, Inc.

Rising Star Award

Deidre Wright, ARMeDirectorBusiness Insurance

Rising Star Award

Kyle V. Matthews, CRISUnderwriterZurich North America

Rising Star Award

Sarah KhanBroking DirectorAon