NAAIA National was established and chartered March 5, 1997 in Cincinnati, Ohio by its Founder, Jerald L. Tillman, LUTCF. Mr. Tillman, early in his insurance career, saw a need to create a platform for the growing population of African-American insurance professionals to network and share information for career development and business opportunities.

NAAIA Greater Kansas City Chapter was chartered April 28, 2022. 

NAAIA has thousands of members and supporters countrywide. NAAIA’s partners include organizations whose local, regional, national and/or global reach is significantly impactful to the short and long-term success of our industry. These carriers, brokerages, independent and/or captive agencies and strategic alliances come together with NAAIA to formulate and execute plans that promote mutual success. The achievement of our shared goals is a win-win from the standpoint of the individual’s, businesses and the community we serve. NAAIA’s footprint stretches across each major region of the country with members in twenty-five states and a base that continues to expand.

The National African American Insurance Association is not exclusive to African American insurance professionals. NAAIA was formed out of the need to provide additional support to African American professionals seeking to advance their business and/or careers. The mission and vision remain the same, and the organization’s success is enhanced by the fact that members and supporters are representative of a broad range of industry professionals. Our members represent diversity of ethnicity, thought, background and experience. Simply stated, NAAIA does not exclude anyone who is eligible for membership and wishes to benefit from the NAAIA experience.

The NAAIA ‘s member and/or supporter base include new entrants, emerging leaders and seasoned staff & executives. NAAIA membership is varied and made up of positions by area of focus and roles i.e., insurance agencies, brokers, insurers, underwriters, claim adjusters, recruiters, legal & financial professionals, etc.