iCAN members featured in Insurance Business UK’s ‘Rising Stars 2022’ list

The annual ‘Rising Stars’ list by Insurance Business UK shines a spotlight on outstanding professionals who are making a positive difference and helping drive change across the insurance industry.

To create the list, IBUK requested nominations for exceptional employees aged 35 and under. They reviewed their roles, achievements, goals and contributions, as well as recommendations from their supervisors.

Then, their independent panel of industry leaders determined the winners who represent today’s great talent and tomorrow’s thought leaders, CEOs, and board chairs. 

This year we are delighted to see so many iCAN members and ‘Friends of iCAN’ appear on the Rising Stars list – all of which are listed below:

• Alexander Margolin - Founder & MD - Sioma

• Yasmin Carter-Esdale Dip CII - Dev. UW - Hiscox

• Teniola Tijani - UW Marine & Energy - IQUW

• Samantha Ridgewell - MD - Empower Development

• Chika Austin ACII - Claims Professional - Travelers

• Marcus Li - Snr Strategy Associate - Aon

• Gareth Mutema Cert CII - Digital Business Manager - Aviva

• Jordan Marks - Broking Director – Sioma

• Ola Jacob - Broker Success Manager - FloodFlash

• Sonia Habib DIP CII - Head of Op UW (WS) - Jensten Group

• Chelsey Sprong - Inclusion Partner - Beazley

• Natalia Zurowski ACIM - Snr Strategy Associate - JPMorgan Chase & Co.

• Aliya A. - Field Manager - Sedgwick

• Shazia Deenally - Senior Associate - Lloyd's

• Divya Dattani - Compliance Business Partner - Gallagher

• Dheeren Patel ACII - Ins. Broker - Ellis David Limited

• Khalil Saroufim - Snr Product Manager - QBE Insurance

A huge congratulations from everyone at iCAN!

Speaking about his inclusion on the list, Gareth Mutema, Digital Business Manager at Aviva and iCAN Marketing Operations Lead said:

“Rising Stars means a lot to me. It is evidence to me that hard work and dedication to one’s purpose in life will never go unseen. 

“It also means as a role model a lot more people who look like me or have similar experiences in life can see the light at the end of the tunnel.  There is authenticity in our difference that we must allow to shine regardless of where we are in life.”

Ajay Mistry, iCAN Co-chair, said:

“We are delighted to see so many of our members being recognised as Rising Stars in the insurance industry.

“This is a testament to their talent, hard work and dedication – and iCAN is proud to support them and their careers.”

See the full Insurance Business UK Rising Stars 2022 list here.