Insurance Business names 2025 Hall of Fame inductees

Industry veterans honored for decades of service and leadership

Insurance News

By Roxanne Libatique

Nov 20, 2025Share

Insurance Business America(IBA) has announced the 2025 class of its Hall of Fame, recognizing insurance professionals across the US for their enduring contributions and leadership within the sector.

Nomination and selection process

Each year,IBAinvites nominations from insurance professionals nationwide to identify industry veterans who have demonstrated significant commitment and influence. The selection process is overseen by an independent advisory board, which this year included:

• Kathy Quintana, HUB International
• Caryn Siebert, Gallagher Bassett
• Gregory Kelder, Great American Insurance Group

To qualify for consideration, nominees must have worked in the insurance industry for a minimum of 35 years. The advisory panel evaluates candidates based on their professional service, leadership, mentorship of colleagues, involvement with industry organizations, and the lasting impact of their initiatives and strategies.

2025 Hall of Fame inductees

The latest group of inductees features individuals from a range of organizations, including:

• Brenda (Ballard) Austenfeld, RT Specialty
• Larry Thomas, Crawford & Company
• Jeffrey Lattmann, Brown & Brown
• Lori Goltermann, Aon
• Howard Siegel, Irwin Siegel Agency
• Reina Gregorio, Great American Insurance Group

A comprehensive list of this year’s honorees is available in theIBAHall of Fame special report.