In 2019, TWUC introduced an Educational Scholarship Program to provide learning opportunities for underwriters in their early to mid-careers who are passionate about expanding their underwriting skills and knowledge. In honor of the many contributions of founding TWUC member, Liz Collier, we are excited to announce the scholarship has been renamed The Liz Collier TWUC Scholarship.

Congratulations to our 2025 Scholarship Recipients:

Emily Hutchison from Principal and Danielle Coppola from CRL Plus as winners of the 2025 Liz Collier Scholarship!

Scholarship benefits:

  • Complimentary registration

  • Lodging accommodations at the Inn on Baron’s Creek

  • Up to $250 travel reimbursement (flights/car)

  • Industry Recognition

  • Professional development opportunities

Eligibility criteria:

  • Full-time life, disability, or critical illness insurance underwriter

  • Successful completion of at least one underwriting industry course or equivalent medical certification (LOMA, ALU, etc)

  • Approval from company manager to attend the conference 10/01-10/03

Emily Hutchison

As part of the application process, we asked Emily why she wanted to attend TWUC. She shared:

"Industry conferences are as much about learning as the connections made, and I am looking for those opportunities. TWUC 2025 represents an invaluable opportunity to advance my professional development through focused learning sessions and networking with industry peers. In our evolving field, connecting with professionals outside of my organization and gaining fresh perspectives is crucial for continued growth and success."

Well said, Emily!

Trevor Walter

I was born in Sothern California, where I called home for 23 years. I moved to Texas in 2015 for an opportunity within the Insurance Industry and have never looked back since! I started out with an entry level role in Personal Lines, moved to Commercial Lines in 2017, and in February 2020 I began my current position as a Life Underwriter. Getting into insurance has been a blessing, especially being able to diversify myself through different lines of business, but Life Underwriting is where I have enjoyed my career progression the most! Outside of work, I enjoy traveling back to California to visit family, surf, and snowboard. I also enjoy hiking, rodeos, lacrosse, and exploring the great State of Texas and all it has to offer!

Past scholarship winners:

2024: Trevor Walter (National Life Group) and Kelly Carr (American National)

2023: Ana Ramirez (National Western Life)

2022: Daiana Rodriguez (Mass Mutual), Christine Gallego - runner-up (Mass Mutual)

2019: Breann Brown (New York Life Insurance)