Carrie Cheshier
Regional President
Travelers
Milestones
My road in life has taken me all over.
I started in the claim organization, working my way up to Claim Line Leader. I was given the opportunity to be a Loaned Executive for United Way, which helped me know I wanted to be in underwriting.
I took a position as a production marketing representative, which took me down the path to learn casualty and large property account underwriting.
My next role was underwriting manager for a small commercial team. I had a great leader who taught me the importance of a diverse team and the importance of developing others.
I left the insurance carrier side of the business and worked for an independent agency managing commercial lines, which was valuable in helping me understand the agency side of the business.
I returned to Travelers to open their business center operations. I had limited operations experience but the other experiences I had gained helped me.
My next role was Regional VP in Personal Insurance where I managed a sales team. Then I transitioned to Regional President of our Northwest region.
I transitioned to our Canadian Home Office as VP of Distribution. I learned the international aspects of the insurance industry and developed a strong sales team.
I am currently the Regional President for our Southern Region; my experiences have been very valuable.
Education
High School
Vocational
Insurance
The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research / Certified Insurance Counselor
Insurance
The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research / Certified Insurance Counselor
Career
Regional President
I'm responsible for Travelers' Southern Region Field Office.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Business
Technology
Accomplishing Goals
Day to Day
There really is no typical day and that is what I enjoy. My days range from analyzing production results and insurance trends, working with our business partners to drive initiatives to achieve results, mentoring and developing those new to our industry and working with our distribution partners to grow their revenue.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for everyone
Do your research about the industry and connect with people who have insurance careers. You are so fortunate to have the internet to learn more about the various insurance careers and to connect with insurance professionals through LinkedIn and other sites.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Family:
"It will be very difficult for you to manage a successful insurance career and to be a good mother. I also heard that I did not attend and graduate from the best university and that will be an impact on my success. "
Challenges I Overcame
First-Generation College Student
