Alan Nelson
About Alan Nelson
Alan Nelson serves as the Vice President of Arrowhead Core Commercial, where he leads high-performing teams and leverages his extensive knowledge in commercial insurance. He has held various leadership roles in the insurance industry, including positions at Travelers and St. Paul Companies, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Grove City College.
Work at Arrowhead General Insurance Agency
Alan Nelson serves as the Vice President of Arrowhead Core Commercial at Arrowhead General Insurance Agency, Inc. since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing operations and strategy within the Western Region. His leadership focuses on building high-performing teams and fostering engagement to achieve organizational goals. Nelson's extensive experience in the insurance industry contributes to the agency's growth and effectiveness in commercial insurance.
Previous Experience in the Insurance Industry
Before joining Arrowhead General Insurance Agency, Alan Nelson held significant positions at Travelers and St. Paul Companies. He worked at Travelers as Regional Vice President for Select Accounts from 2005 to 2017 in Walnut Creek, California, where he managed regional operations. Prior to that, he served as Assistant Vice President at St. Paul Companies in the Denver Underwriting Center from 2002 to 2004. His career began at Travelers in Denver, Colorado, where he was also a Regional Vice President from 2004 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Alan Nelson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Grove City College, where he studied from 1978 to 1982. His educational background complements his professional expertise in agency management and regional profit center management. Nelson possesses significant technical knowledge in the field of Commercial Insurance, which enhances his ability to lead and innovate in the industry.
Leadership and Team Building Skills
Alan Nelson is recognized for his ability to create a vision and execute it effectively. He emphasizes building and engaging high-performing teams within his organization. His leadership style focuses on collaboration and performance, which has contributed to the success of the teams he has managed throughout his career in the insurance sector.