Joe Schmidt, Cpcu
About Joe Schmidt, Cpcu
Joe Schmidt is the Commercial Lines Underwriting Director at Secura Insurance, where he has worked since 2012. He has extensive experience in underwriting and management, having held various roles at Secura Insurance and previously at Society Insurance.
Work at SECURA Insurance
Joe Schmidt has been employed at Secura Insurance since 2004, holding various positions that reflect his expertise in underwriting. He began his career at Secura as a Commercial Lines Underwriter, where he worked for three years. He then progressed to the role of Underwriting Supervisor from 2007 to 2009, followed by a position as Sales Manager for one year. From 2010 to 2011, he served as Commercial Lines Underwriting Supervisor. Since 2012, he has held the position of Commercial Lines Underwriting Director, contributing to the company's underwriting strategies and operations in Appleton, WI.
Education and Expertise
Joe Schmidt earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a focus on Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. His education laid the foundation for his career in insurance and underwriting. Over the years, he has developed significant expertise in commercial lines underwriting, risk assessment, and management, which he applies in his current role as Commercial Lines Underwriting Director at Secura Insurance.
Background
Prior to joining Secura Insurance, Joe Schmidt worked at Society Insurance as an Underwriter from 1997 to 2004. This seven-year experience provided him with a solid grounding in underwriting practices and principles. His career at Secura began in 2004, where he has since advanced through various roles, showcasing his commitment to the field of insurance and underwriting.
Career Progression
Joe Schmidt's career at Secura Insurance demonstrates a clear trajectory of growth and increased responsibility. Starting as a Commercial Lines Underwriter, he moved through several supervisory and managerial roles, including Underwriting Supervisor and Sales Manager. His current position as Commercial Lines Underwriting Director marks over a decade of leadership and strategic oversight in underwriting operations.