Some of the insurance industry’s top business figures will take part in a CEO Skydive for Mental Health fundraising drive organised by the Black Dog Institute.

Aon CEO James Baum, HDI Global Regional Head ASEAN and Australasia MD Stefan Feldmann and Dual Asia Pacific CEO Damien Coates have signed up for the skydiving event on April 30.

David Kearney, CEO of insurance law firm Wotton + Kearney, is also taking part in the fundraiser.

Mr Coates says he is “petrified” as heights is one of his biggest fears but he is motivated to support the work of the Black Dog Institute.

“It's great to see the insurance industry getting behind mental health,” he told insuranceNEWS.com.au.

Mr Baum says he is “proud” to take part in the event as it offers an important opportunity to keep the conversation around mental health going year-round.

For Mr Feldmann, he says developing a culture where employees feel comfortable to talk openly about their mental health is a top priority for HDI Global.

The Black Dog Institute has so far raised more than $101,000 – funds that will be used to support its mental health research and education programs.

Click here to support Mr Baum, here for Mr Feldmann, here for Mr Coates and here for Mr Kearney.