In 1970, Vince Donohue, while President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jefferson Insurance Company, recognizing the future significance of Surplus Lines Claims Management in a newly developing insurance arena orchestrated the founding of what was to become the Surplus Lines Claims Association and now the International Association of Claim Professionals. His presence, prestige and dedication during the formative years were essential to the early viability of today’s widely respected and recognized professional group. After Vince’s untimely death, the Vince Donohue Award was established for persons making particularly significant contributions to the Excess and Surplus Industry and to the IACP through their exemplary professionalism in claims management, leadership and overall business endeavors, bringing respect and recognition to the critical role of claims professionals in our industries success.