DIANA FINK began her career in the insurance industry over 48 years ago with the Florida State Insurance Commissioner's Office. While serving the Commissioner she administered exams for all types of agent qualifications and assisted the public with consumer inquiries and complaints. She represented the Commissioner in speaking engagements before various trade and civic organizations and other groups throughout the State. In her 13 years with the Department of Insurance she also served as Deputy Commissioner in charge of the St Petersburg Service Office.

Diana has experienced the practical side of the industry as well. She served in a management position with the largest independent agency in St Petersburg. This full-lines agency serviced the public with personal and commercial lines and life & health products.

Diana founded Central Insurance School after creating insurance educational programs for universities and colleges and determining that she enjoyed teaching and developing educational classes. She is an international speaker, known for combining her humor with technical expertise second to none. Her programs highlight Errors & Omissions claims and are presented full of real-life examples helping students grasp the point.

Active in the insurance industry, Diana has served as President of the Independent Agents of Greater St Petersburg, and National President of the National Association of Insurance Women. Her expertise extends beyond Property & Casualty to the Life and Health arena and has proved beneficial as she served as President on the Board of the Life Underwriters Association.

Her many awards and recognitions include:

• INSURANCE WOMEN OF THE YEAR
• EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
• EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
• J. MIMS - AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
• INSURANCE PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
• UP & COMERS AWARD - PRICE WATERHOUSE
• WHO'S WHO IN AMERICA
• OUTSTANDING YOUNG WOMEN OF AMERICA