James C. De Spelder
About James C. De Spelder
James C. De Spelder is a Business Analyst at Auto-Owners Insurance, specializing in life business solutions. He has a diverse background in finance and operational efficiency, with previous roles at Auto-Owners Insurance, Jackson, and Ally Financial Inc.
Work at Auto-Owners Insurance
James C. De Spelder currently serves as a Business Analyst in Life Business Solutions at Auto-Owners Insurance, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he analyzes and documents requirements for life insurance information systems, facilitating the implementation of process improvements that enhance operational efficiency. Prior to his current role, he worked as an Associate Accountant in Financial Reporting from 2017 to 2018 and as an Accountant in Reconciliation Accounting from 2018 to 2021. His experience at Auto-Owners Insurance spans over five years, during which he has acted as a key liaison between business and technical teams to improve communication and project execution.
Education and Expertise
James C. De Spelder holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business, where he studied Finance from 2021 to 2023. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business, studying from 2013 to 2016. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in financial analysis and business management, which he applies in his current role at Auto-Owners Insurance.
Background
James C. De Spelder has a diverse work history that includes various roles in finance and analysis. He began his career as an Engineering Intern at Rube Automation from 2011 to 2012. He then gained experience as an Intern Legislative Aide at the Michigan House of Representatives in 2012. His early finance-related roles include positions at Jackson, where he worked as a Strategic Support Associate, Strategic Support Skill Leader, and Financial Risk Management Intern between 2015 and 2016. He also completed an SEC Reporting Internship at Ally Financial Inc. in 2014.
Achievements
During his tenure at Auto-Owners Insurance, James C. De Spelder facilitated the implementation of new life insurance process improvements. His contributions have focused on enhancing operational efficiency within the organization. He has developed expertise in analyzing requirements for life insurance information systems and has played a significant role in streamlining communication between business and technical teams.