IBA Elite Women 2025 Celebrates Rekha Skantharaja as 2025 Industry Leader(s)

PETALUMA, Calif., March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the conclusion of 12 months of extensive and probing research, Rekha Skantharaja, President and CEO of Tangram Insurance Services, has been crowned as one of Insurance Business America's leading lights.

This is a significant honor as Insurance Business America is among the preeminent authorities in the global Insurance industry.

"Being recognized as an outstanding female business leader in insurance is more than an honor—it's a responsibility," said Rekha Skantharaja, President and CEO of Tangram Insurance Services. "It reinforces my commitment to breaking barriers, mentoring the next generation, and ensuring that women in this industry continue to rise, lead, and redefine what's possible."

The list of winners was finalised by Insurance Business America's 30+ strong Intelligence Unit, who spoke to and gained exacting insight from a range of respected and independent industry sources. This information was then coupled with in-depth industry research and input from Insurance Business America's editorial panel.

Rekha Skantharaja is keen to express her pride at being spotlighted for her achievements and professional success.

Chris Sweeney, Managing Editor for Special Reports at Insurance Business USA shared his insights on the selection process, stating, "Our independent and esteemed judging panel selected a list of worthy winners. Rekha Skantharaja stood out for her high level of expertise and sound judgment, that have enabled her to make a significant impact across the industry." 

This honor underscores Rekha Skantharaja's significant contribution and ongoing, wide-ranging impact across the insurance sector.

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About Rekha Skantharaja:
As President & CEO of Tangram Insurance Services, Rekha has the privilege of building an independently owned, privately held company on her terms. Her mission is to help people see the opportunities available in this industry and empower them to create their own successful career path.  Rekha believes this is particularly important for women and minorities, since diversity in the industry will ultimately benefit the whole.

Under Rekha's leadership, Tangram has experienced accelerated financial growth and cultural transformation over the last 15 years.  With a majority female executive team and staff that includes veterans and minorities, she is proud to be scaling a company that is challenging the status quo of the insurance industry. Completing multiple specialty acquisitions in the last five years, scaling and launching several core programs, attracting top talent and nurturing a culture of creativity and accountability, she is determined to make a strong and lasting impact in the industry.

About 2025 IBA Elite Women:
Insurance Business America invited industry professionals from across the US to nominate exceptional female leaders for the annual Elite Women list. Nominators were asked to provide details of their nominee's achievements and initiatives over the past 12 months, including specific examples of their professional accomplishments and contributions to the industry as a whole.

To select the winners, the IBA team relied on the help of an independent and esteemed panel of judges that included: 

• Jessica Hanson Hanna, American Property Casualty Insurance Association 
• Nancy Mellard, Association of Professional Insurance Women 
• Jenna Kirkpatrick Howard, Lockton 
• Kathy Quintana, HUB International 
• Jennifer Sharkey, Gallagher 
• Joi Blume, GenStar Insurance Services 

The judges and the IBA team reviewed all nominations, examining how each individual had made a meaningful contribution to the industry, to whittle down the list to the final 68 Elite Women. Self-voting and voting for relatives were prohibited to avoid conflicts of interest. 

SOURCE Tangram Insurance Services