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SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS (SDAIP) MEMBERS SHIDEH RAD AND NANCY TREJO RECEIVE HONORS AT THE 2025 SAN DIEGO I-DAY
Shideh Rad and Nancy Trejo
The annual IIAB San Diego I-Day was held on May 20th, 2025 with the theme of Rebounding for Success.
SDAIP Member Shideh Bahmanyar Rad, MBA, AU, AINS, was honored with the 2025 San Diego Insurance Woman of the Year. The criteria for this award is length of employment in the industry. community involvement , job knowledge and personal accomplishments.
Shideh’s leadership, passion, and unwavering commitment to elevating the insurance industry continue to inspire those around her.
Shideh is a Commercial Property & Casualty Broker, at CMR Risk & Insurance Services in San Diego. Since joining IAIP she has served locally as the Education Chair. Following her completion of the CWC course, she instructed the course to members and non-members.
SDAIP member Nancy Trejo, API, CPCU, CIC was honored with the Andrew H. Ekern award.
The Andrew H. Ekern Award was established in 1965 when a local independent insurance agent, Andrew H. Ekern, became concerned about citizen apathy and its direct influence on the rapid increase in crime in this nation. The Stamp Out Crime crusade resulting from his efforts has spread to many California communities, to neighboring states, and to cities across the United States. This award is given as merited to an outstanding insurance agent who has contributed their time and talent to the community and industry.
Nancy is a Senior Territory Manager with Safeco Insurance, Southern CA Region. She serves as SDAIP’s Community Action chair with particular emphasis on Rachel’s Women’s Center in San Diego.
Congratulations to the new CA Council Team
CA Council Director - Jody Nishida, CLP
Public Relations Chair - Jolene Galvan, ACSR, CPIW, CISR-Elite, AIS, CPSR, AINS, DAE, CLP, MLIS
Membership Chair - Gina Thomas Patterson, CIIP, DAE, CLP, TRIP
Congratulations to SDAIP President, Christina Hernandez! Christina was the recipient of the 2024 San Diego Insurance Woman of the Year. The award was presented at the annual San Diego I-Day. Christina's family were there to join in the celebration. She is a member of the International Association of Insurance Professionals.
Award criteria includes leadership positions, professional and personal accomplishments, involvement in industry associations and community service organizations. Christina excels in all these categories. Well-deserved honor!