Carl Sisco
Commercial Auto Insurance Underwriter
Amalgamated Casualty Insurance Company
“Discouragement and negativity are obstacles to be overcome. Overcoming one obstacle makes new ones easier to face.”
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
I dropped out of college and helped my brother start his insurance business
My brother sold his agency to take a position that was less demanding and spend more time with his family
I had to learn to fend for myself working in businesses that weren't family businesses.
I was recruited for a position at a managing general agency working on professional liability insurance. It was my first position that was different than what I had been doing for the last 11 years!
I met a colleague who was as passionate about insurance and risk management as I was. We both realized that we wanted more out of our careers.
I was offered a position at an insurance carrier.
I decided to go back to college and finish my undergraduate degree in finance. I was fortunate enough to find a university that allowed me to attend full time while working full time.
I decided to finish my Insurance designation (CPCU) while in school. It started with a plan to prepare and pass one exam every other month.
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Education
High School
Quince Orchard High School
Quince Orchard High School
Certification/License
Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter
The Institutes
Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter
The Institutes
Career
Commercial Auto Insurance Underwriter
I get to work with brokers to provide the best coverage to the best risks, and help find ways for my company to thrive!
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Business
Problem Solving
Day to Day
I start my day reviewing my E-mails and checking my calendar. In the mornings I usually try to wrap up easy tasks and plan the rest of my day. From there I answer questions for my brokers, peers, and supervisors. I crunch numbers and like to track my performance, and get to discuss risks and evaluate them with my colleagues.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for everyone
Start somewhere and take action. No role is too small, don't be afraid to take an entry level position and learn to be exceptional at it.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Certification/License
Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter
Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Peers:
"Working for an Insurance Carrier is boring and there is limited growth. "
Challenges I Overcame
First-Generation College Student
