elaine montgomery-baisden
Chief Underwriting Officer, Personal Insurance
Travelers
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
Took two different roles in my career that I wasn't sure were a great fit, but turned out to be foundational for higher level roles.
Have relocated for my job twice!
Education
High School
Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Career
Chief Underwriting Officer, Personal Insurance
I help develop , underwrite and implement an array of personal insurance products for our agents and customers!
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Business
Technology
Problem Solving
Day to Day
In my world, a great day is filled with a variety of topics and interactions that keep me active, challenged and engaged. It may sound cliché, but even after 25+ years in the business, I am still learning - I learn something new everyday, which keeps me motivated. The pace is fast and invigorating. There aren't too many roles where you get to wear multiple hats, including finance, marketing, product, operations, customer experience, innovation, etc...
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for high school students
Be willing to try something that may not be a perfect fit day one but can provide opportunities in the longer term!
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Parents:
"Focus on pure finance / accounting type roles."
Challenges I Overcame
Financial
Taking a chance on a new role and relocating
