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NOTABLE WOMEN IN REINSURANCE

On networking Networking is an important aspect of building a successful career in reinsurance . Not only can it help you find new job opportunities , but it can also help you overcome issues that might represent roadblocks in an impersonal business relationship . If you know ( or can get to know ) the person on the other side of a deal , you are far more likely to find a mutually beneficial resolution .

On board service Board service can be very valuable to your career and your community , depending on the organization you choose to support . By lending direction and guidance , not only can you use your expertise to help the organization achieve its goals and realize its full potential , but you can also make a difference in an area that is a personal passion .

On work-life balance A positive work-life balance is important to a long and stable career , and companies in the reinsurance industry are increasingly recognizing the importance of helping employees avoid feeling like their jobs have taken over their lives . If you work in reinsurance and you value being able to leave work at the office ( even if it ’ s a home office ), you are not alone .

Fast Facts

Professional Career

· Argonaut Insurance , a division of Argo Group US , Claims Manager and former Principal Analyst

· Kemper Insurance Companies , Senior Reinsurance Analyst

· CNA Financial , Account Executive

· Interstate Insurance Group , Environmental Claim Specialist and Senior General Liability Claim Specialist

· Allstate Insurance Company , Commercial Claim Representative

Education

· Senior Claim Law Associate ( SCLA ), American Educational Institute , 1999

· Business Administration , Illinois State University , Normal , IL , 1985

* Profiles are of women who are not affiliated with or employed by Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP .

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