Learn the process of launching the first European book club from scratch, including the first steps taken and how the first year was navigated. Members of the club share the seven principles of belonging to a book club while detailing the MDRT Europe book club’s achievements, challenges, opportunities and obstacles overcome.
Rima Antonios, BCA, is an insurance consultant and financial advisor with more than 25 years of experience at MetLife. Her career is dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses by providing tailored financial solutions that address their unique insurance and investment needs. Whether planning for educational needs, ensuring financial stability or securing a well-prepared retirement, Antonios expertly guides her clients toward sound decisions and strategic investments that promise peace of mind and a brighter future. She has held leadership roles within MDRT, and her contributions to the financial advisory field have solidified her reputation as a trusted and accomplished professional.
Kyriakos Chatzistefanou, DMS, CMI, began his financial services career at MetLife in 1992. He holds degrees in junior accounting and management as well as a diploma from the Chartered Management Institute. Since 1999, he has been a member of the Alico and MetLife Training Academy, leveraging more than 25 years of experience in delivering seminars and lectures worldwide for his company and the insurance market. Chatzistefanou’s expertise spans the entire insurance sales cycle, offering comprehensive knowledge of every stage and aspect. He won the "G. Skaligou" morality award in 2007 and is an active MDRT member.
Sarah Hogan, FPFS, has been in the financial services profession for 18 years and has received many awards for her accomplishments. She currently runs KBA, The Financial Planning Company, where she works with business owners, senior executives and those with estate planning needs.
Avraam Pekris is the CEO and founder of Huminance Insurance Agents and Consultants and holds a degree in actuarial science from the London School of Economics. His background includes serving as the general manager of Eurolife Cyprus, where he achieved significant milestones, as well as in other roles with the UK Public Sector Actuaries Department, Buck Consultants and Aon Associates. Pekris authored the book "Beyond the Policy: The Secrets to Insurance Mastery" and has been recognized for his exceptional skills and contributions to the insurance profession.
Svetlana Plitin-Tamaviciene began working in the life insurance profession in 2014. She has achieved remarkable results by balancing her roles as a wife, mother and businesswoman while consistently qualifying for MDRT. She is co-founder and director of the business referrals chapters at BNI and is passionate about sharing her perspective with audiences worldwide that no matter how challenging the market and life become, advisors can thrive by maintaining the right attitude, high activity, discipline and more.
Paweł Skotnicki is the founder and first president of the Board of the Polish Association of Recommended Insurance Advisors. He is the author of the book “POLAK MĄDRY PRZED SZKODĄ” (“Before the Milk Spills”), a columnist in the insurance newspaper Gazeta Ubezpieczeniowa and has authored several e-books on estate planning, budgeting and financial education for children.
