Bermudian Donavan Burgess, the head of Underwriting at Relm Insurance, has been recognised with a 2024 Emerging Leader Award by the Professional Liability Underwriting Society.

The award honours the exceptional achievements of young professionals who have demonstrated remarkable excellence in their respective fields and within the professional liability insurance industry.

It is given to three individuals annually who exhibit exceptional attributes and great potential to lead and shape the future of professional liability.

A spokesman for Plus said: “The 2024 Emerging Leader Award recipients have not only excelled in their profession but have also displayed unparalleled dedication and innovation within the industry.

“Their accomplishments serve as a testament to their commitment to excellence and their significant contributions to the growth and advancement of professional liability insurance.”

The recipients will be formally recognised during the 2024 Plus Conference Attendee Breakfast tomorrow morning at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk Hotel.

Mr Burgess is senior vice-president, head of underwriting at Relm, where he leads a team that delivers tailored risk solutions across professional, property and casualty lines for emerging industries such as Web3, digital assets, artificial intelligence, alternative therapeutics and eGaming.

Plus said that with more than a decade of experience, he had a proven track record of driving profitable growth and operational excellence.

Mr Burgess is recognised for his strategic vision and leadership, consistently pushing the boundaries of innovation to impact the dynamic insurance industry.

Mr Burgess said: “Winning the 2024 Plus Emerging Leader Award is a tremendous honour and it reflects the dedication and innovation that my team and I have brought to the evolving insurance landscape. It underscores the importance of being adaptable and forward-thinking in an industry that faces new challenges every day.

“This recognition also reinforces my commitment to driving positive change, fostering talent, and enhancing collaboration within our organisation and the broader market.

“As we continue to push boundaries in underwriting and risk solutions, this award is a milestone in my journey to help shape the future of the insurance industry.”

Also being honoured tomorrow are Albert Peterson, manager, Coverage & Forms, in the St Paul, Minnesota office of Travelers, and New York-based Sara Tineo, VP, Healthcare Placement, at Marsh.

Plus has more than 40,000 professional industry members from throughout North America and around the world. It is the only association created exclusively by and for the entire professional liability industry.