The AHOU Hall of Fame is designed to recognize members who have consistently been visible leaders in the underwriting profession exemplified the Guiding Principles for the Underwriter throughout their careers, and demonstrated a meaningful contribution to the profession. The AHOU Hall of Fame will honor and publicly record the achievements of our outstanding members, nominated by their peers.

AHOU members can only nominate one person per year. Members can submit their nomination here.

Nominations for the 2024 Hall of Fame Award close December 15, 2023.

Qualifications for Nominees for the AHOU Hall of Fame:

• Current or past AHOU member. If currently retired from the profession an active membership may not be required.
• An FALU designation.
• Documented contributions to the underwriting profession, including, but not limited to, 10 or more years work history (some of which must have been as an Underwriter in the individual classification of mortality and/or morbidity risk). May have served as a mentor to many professionals in the business.
• Demonstrated contributions that have impacted the profession – research, new processes, and knowledge sharing. Active involvement in new products, processes and procedure for the advancement of the industry.
• Participation in AHOU, ALU, OTR, local or regional underwriting association, etc. in a leadership or committee member position. Current members of the AHOU Executive Council or Program Committee are excluded from consideration.
• Volunteer work for the profession, for example, as an author for publications/articles or as industry speaker, with vendors and reinsurers for advancement of ideas and learning, with regional and local organizations to further strengthen their presence.
• Personal achievements that demonstrate leadership and commitment to the Guiding Principles for the Underwriter.