Stuart Henderson, Chief Executive Officer, was recently inducted into Insurance Business America Magazine’s 2020 Hall of Fame.
"The insurance industry, at its core, is about people – a fact that has never been more apparent than this year, in the middle of a global pandemic that has tested every area of the industry," write IBA editors in the 2020 Hall of Fame special report. "The 26 insurance professionals who make up IBA's fourth annual Hall of Fame have tirelessly given their time and expertise to the industry for more than 35 years; along the way, they've improved the lives of countless insureds and have leveled the playing field for the colleagues who came after them."
In 2001, Stuart Henderson joined Western National Insurance as President and CEO. He continues to make outstanding contributions to the company, to the insurance industry, and in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul community. Preceding Western National, Stu worked in the private law sector in Albany, NY, specializing in Insurance Defense. From there he transitioned to Farm Family Casualty Insurance Company in Albany, where he held various management positions in P&C and Life Insurance, and managed the subsidiary brokerage operation. Stu then spent time working as a corporate officer for Gerling Global Reinsurance Corporation of America in New York, NY in
underwriting before assuming the role of Senior Vice President and General Manger for their fronting company.
“It has been a great privilege to be part of the growth and development of the insurance industry over the past three decades,” said Henderson. “I have had the opportunity to build many lasting relationships, share my knowledge and experience with others, and hopefully, impact meaningful change. It is truly an honor to have my commitment to the insurance industry recognized by being named to this year’s IBA Hall of Fame.”
Western National Insurance was presented the Company Award of Excellence for 2020 by Minnesota Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers Association. It’s a tremendous honor to accept this award.
The Company Award of Excellence is presented annually to an insurance carrier and its employees who have shown dedication to the American Agency System and the agencies they represent. Western National Insurance was chosen for this award by the MIIAB board of directors and member agencies.
Thank you to all of our employees, whose hard work, diligence, commitment to our customers made this recognition possible. You can watch a video honoring all of the 2020 MIIAB award winners here.
