Milestones
My road in life has taken me all over.
Successfully completing high school.
Successfully completing my enlistment as an active-duty military service member within the US Navy.
Successfully completing my undergraduate degree with honors.
Being told "no" by military (officer candidate school) and multiple law enforcement agencies.
Successfully completing one semester of graduate school, pursuing a career in secondary education.
Realizing a (further) military, law enforcement and teaching career wasn't the right fit for me.
Joining the winning and successful team at Travelers!
Education
High School
Clarence Senior HS
Clarence Senior HS
Career
National Auto Hub Blend Claim Representative
I manage first- and third-party property damage and injury claims.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Technology
Numbers
Learning / Being Challenged
Day to Day
Receiving new claims that require a coverage review / investigation, contact with one or more parties and consistent follow-up. Effective time management is a huge part of success within a claim handling role.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
Summer internships are an excellent opportunity to gain exposure, knowledge and practice within the insurance industry. They often lead to job offers, as well.
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
"Insurance companies are sneaky, and no one likes them."
Challenges I Overcame
Financial
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