Experience

Aon Affinity Travel Practice

• United States
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President

  • May 2019 - Present

  My team works closely with external and internal partners to vet, develop, launch and manage new travel insurance market initiatives. We actively seek new partnership opportunities in the travel space. If you need travel insurance products and programs developed please contact us. Currently… Leading business development, product development, underwriting, carrier partner management, and compliance teams responsible for one of the largest travel insurance portfolios by premium volume in the global market. Show less



Zurich North America

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President, Head of Travel Insurance, US

  • Sep 2018 - Apr 2019

  At Zurich I was responsible for building, coordinating and directing all aspects of the travel protection program including business development and marketing, filing and compliance, finance, legal, actuarial, underwriting, assistance services, and administration. I also Interfaced directly with state regulators representing Zurich's interest in the filing of highly flexible travel insurance forms and rates. While I greatly enjoyed my time at Zurich, Aon offered me the opportunity to work more closely with the largest travel suppliers helping me expand my capabilities and experience across the entire travel protection value chain. Show less



Transamerica

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Director Special Risk Business Development, Travel Insurance Lead

  • Apr 2008 - Aug 2018

  Directed and managed Transamerica Casualty Insurance Company’s travel insurance and Transamerica Life Insurance Company’s executive supplemental medical insurance businesses at over $400M in revenue. Initiated, lead, and orchestrated growth strategies and business development initiatives – coordinated and direct all aspects of insurance programs including sales, marketing, filing and compliance, finance, legal, actuarial, underwriting, and administration positioning the businesses for growth. Key Achievements: • Exceeded sales growth targets year over year by more than 10% • Negotiated high stakes deals and renewals for over $100M of insurance business – enhancing profitability and risk dynamics while maintaining strong positive client relationships • Represented Transamerica’s travel insurance business interests directly to state insurance regulators – advocating for industry practices and shaping model travel insurance regulation through the NAIC • Coordinated expansion of Transamerica’s travel insurance business into Canada – quickly learning and properly navigating the Canadian regulatory environment, country and provincial taxation systems, and compliance with provincial licensing schemas Show less