Kurt Knauff
About Kurt Knauff
Kurt Knauff is the Specialty Lines Training Manager at SECURA Insurance, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in the insurance industry, having held various roles in underwriting and management at several companies over the past several decades.
Work at SECURA Insurance
Kurt Knauff has been serving as the Specialty Lines Training Manager at SECURA Insurance since 2015. In this role, he is responsible for developing and implementing training programs focused on specialty lines of insurance. His experience in the insurance industry contributes to the effectiveness of these training initiatives. SECURA Insurance is located in Middleton, WI, where Knauff has continued to enhance the skills and knowledge of the team.
Education and Expertise
Kurt Knauff earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he studied Economics and Political Science from 1981 to 1985. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in analytical thinking and understanding market dynamics, which are essential in the insurance industry.
Background in Insurance
Kurt Knauff has extensive experience in the insurance sector, having worked in various roles since 1985. His career began at ACUITY, A Mutual Insurance Company, as a Commercial Lines Underwriter. He then progressed to General Casualty, where he held multiple positions, including Line of Business Manager and Agents Education Manager. His diverse roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of commercial lines and specialty insurance.
Previous Positions in the Industry
Before joining SECURA Insurance, Kurt Knauff held significant positions at General Casualty and QBE Regional Insurance. At General Casualty, he served as the Commercial Lines Product Development Manager and the Agents Education Manager, accumulating a total of 15 years of experience there. He also worked at QBE Regional Insurance as AVP, Senior Underwriting Quality Control Manager from 2011 to 2015, where he focused on underwriting quality control.