Heather Peterson
About Heather Peterson
Heather Peterson serves as the Training Coordinator for Commercial Lines Underwriting at Auto-Owners Insurance in Duluth, Georgia, a position she has held since 2017. With a strong academic background and nearly a decade of experience in the insurance industry, she specializes in developing training programs to enhance underwriting practices.
Work at Auto-Owners Insurance
Heather Peterson has been employed at Auto-Owners Insurance since 2009, contributing nearly a decade of experience in the insurance industry. She currently serves as the Training Coordinator for Commercial Lines Underwriting, a position she has held since 2017 in Duluth, Georgia. Prior to this role, she worked as a Training Coordinator for Personal Lines from 2013 to 2015 and as a Commercial Lines Underwriting Specialist from 2015 to 2017. Her career at Auto-Owners Insurance also includes roles as an Underwriter and Garage Liability and Dealers Blanket Underwriting Specialist Lead.
Education and Expertise
Heather Peterson graduated Cum Laude from the University of Georgia, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Economics from the Terry College of Business. This academic achievement reflects her strong foundation in business principles and economic theory, which she applies in her roles within the insurance sector. Her educational background supports her expertise in developing and implementing training programs tailored for commercial lines underwriting.
Background
Heather Peterson has a comprehensive background in underwriting and training within the insurance industry. She began her career at Auto-Owners Insurance in 2009 as an Underwriter and has since progressed through various roles, including Underwriting Specialist and Training Coordinator. Her experience spans both personal and commercial lines, allowing her to focus on enhancing profitability and operational efficiency in these areas.
Achievements
Throughout her career at Auto-Owners Insurance, Heather Peterson has been responsible for developing and implementing training programs specifically for commercial lines underwriting. Her work has contributed to the professional development of employees and the overall effectiveness of underwriting practices within the company. Her dedication to training and education has been a key aspect of her roles in the organization.