Marlyss Gage
Executive V.P. / Chief Underwriting Officer
Travelers
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
Studied insurance with academic and business leaders at the University of Connecticut.
I put my head down, worked really hard for ten years and learned the business.
I was mentored by seasoned executives who taught me to operate effectively in a large, organization.
Was given the opportunity to lead the underwriting function for Travelers.
Education
High School
Career
Executive V.P. / Chief Underwriting Officer
We evaluate risk / reward.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Business
Science
Problem Solving
Day to Day
Setting goals, establishing best practices and then working collaboratively with people at all levels of the organization to ensure that sound business practices are followed across the business. A great day is when reviews show that everyone in the organization is on the same page.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
Learn to be able to think critically and to synthesize large amounts of information into coherent trends.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
"I was blessed to never have this."
