NABIP-TX Hollis Roberson Award

Hollis Roberson

1922 - 1989

Hollis Roberson, CLU, FLMI, RHU, held a BS from the University of North Alabama, an MBA from Auburn University and an MS from Southern Methodist University.  Mr. Roberson served the insurance industry in the capacity of life insurance company president, chief actuary and owner of his own agency.  He served NAHU (now NABIP) tirelessly first as Membership Chairman in 1986-87 and Region IV Vice President in 1986-87.  He was elected First Vice President in 1988. Hollis directed the strategic planning committees for NAHU, Texas AHU (Now NABIP-TX), Fort Worth AHU and Dallas AHU.  He published many articles and spoke to numerous health and life underwriter organizations.  Hollis Roberson was the 1989 recipient of the Norman Medill Award for editorial contribution from NAHU. He was listed in

Who's Who in Insurance in the South-Southwest.  Hollis was the first recipient of the Hollis Roberson Award in 1989, which was established in his honor. 

Hollis died of cancer at the age of 67 on December 16, 1989, at his home in Rowlett, Texas.  He was president-elect of NAHU at the time of his death.

The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals' Hollis Roberson Award is presented each year to the person from Texas who meets the criteria of professionalism set forth by Hollis Roberson.

The recipient of the award is selected by the Hollis Roberson Award Committee which carefully reviews all persons nominated.  In making its selection, the committee looks for contributions above and beyond the call of duty, without personal gain.  Your recommendations must be supported by an accompanying statement that details the accomplishments of your candidate to include present and former positions, connections with health insurance, biographical information and, of utmost importance, the specific accomplishments that entitle your candidate to this prestigious award. 

Please note: only state board members (which includes local chapter presidents) and Hollis Roberson Committee members can submit nominations.

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