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John's work combines: Business, Numbers, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Finance, General
The University of Texas at El Paso
Graduate Degree
Business Administration and Management, General
Rensselaer Hartford Graduate Center Inc
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Claims Adjusters, Examiners, & Investigators:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Finance, General
Graduate Degree: Business Administration and Management, General
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
I began my career at Travelers as a Premium Auditor.
2.
I moved into an underwriting role in National Accounts as a result of my background in audit.
3.
I moved over to a similar underwriting role within the Construction business unit at Travelers.
4.
I moved into several management roles within the Construction underwriting unit to my current role.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
Early in my career, when I was looking to become an underwriter, I went through the interview process with several different underwriting units. I was told that without any experience there would be no way I would become an underwriter.
How I responded:
You and only you know your strengths and weaknesses. Do not let people set your boundaries and stay focused on your goals.