The Canadian Association of Insurance Women Announces ‘2015 Insurance Woman Of The Year’

The Canadian Association of Insurance Women is pleased to announce the 2015 Insurance Woman Of The Year has been awarded to Lana Kenny of the Nova Scotia Insurance Women’s Association.

Over the past 29 years Lana has worked in personal and commercial lines, and is an Account Executive Officer in the Select, Business Insurance Department for Atlantic Canada at Travelers Canada.

Lana is a passionate insurance professional, a determined volunteer, a devoted advocate for women and committed member of the Nova Scotia Insurance Women’s Association and the Canadian Association of Insurance Women.

The Nova Scotia Insurance Women’s Association is a nonprofit association for women and men, which promotes education, professional development, and networking among its members.

The Canadian Association of Insurance Women is a national association that provides a forum for insurance professionals to showcase their dedication to the consumer and the industry through programs such as the Insurance Information Campaign.

Lana’s own personal tragedy in her family motivated her to be an advocate to eliminate violence again women.

In December 2005, Lana’s sister, Paula Gallant, a 36 year old mother and grade three teacher, was murdered in a domestic violence incident.

Inspired by her sister’s life and legacy, Lana and her sister, Lynn have worked  to give a voice to the many women and victims who may not have, or no longer have, the opportunity to have a voice.  They have worked with politicians, the public and the media to create awareness for the rights and needs of victims, and bring justice for her sister, Paula.  Lana was recognized in the legislature and was awarded a Democracy 250 Award for her efforts in creating awareness about violence again women.

Lana is also a full-time mom and along with her husband, they are raising Paula’s daughter, along with their other two children, in Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia.

The Insurance Woman Of The Year award is the highest honour given.  Each nominee is judged on her dedication to the Association (both CAIW and her local Association), the Insurance Industry and the public.