From the hills of Manchester in Jamaica to becoming the number one ranked agent among more than 6,000 nationwide with her US-based employer, Tona-Lee Lewis Wright’s rise in the insurance industry reflects a rare combination of strategic innovation, resilience, and measurable excellence.

After almost a decade of distinguished service in Jamaica’s insurance sector, Wright made the bold decision to migrate to the United States to expand her professional footprint.

She joined Leaders Financial Group, a leading agency in one of the most recognised final expense insurance organisations in the United States. Within two years, she rose to become the company’s top-ranked agent, breaking a 62-year production record and generating over US$584,000 in annual premium production in 2025 alone.

Tona-Lee Lewis Wright receives a plaque and a painting for her achievements at Leaders Financial Group in the United States.

Her success is not accidental. Wright is known for developing and refining field efficiency strategies that have improved agent productivity and client acquisition processes within her agency. In addition to her personal production achievements, she actively mentors and trains newer agents, contributing to broader organisational performance growth.

A licensed insurance professional in multiple US states, Wright has earned recognition within elite professional circles, including qualification for the Million Dollar Round Table and Court of the Table — distinctions reserved for top-performing insurance producers worldwide.

“I migrated because I saw an opportunity to elevate what I love doing to an international level,” Wright explains. “Consistency, adaptability, and the willingness to unlearn and relearn have been central to my success.”

Widely regarded within her organisation as a benchmark for production excellence in final expense insurance, Wright continues to position herself as both a high-performing producer and an industry educator. Her work has positively impacted thousands of families across local and international markets, reinforcing her commitment to professional excellence and service.

As a proud representative of Jamaica on the international stage, Wright remains committed to raising standards in the insurance profession while inspiring the next generation of globally minded professionals.

“Success is not final. Failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts,” she said. “It’s never easy to be consistently great, but it’s way easier to be great at being consistent.

“Consistency wins, set goals that will blow your own imagination and stay excited about your career,” Wright added.