Maria Preston
About Maria Preston
Maria Preston is an experienced underwriter currently employed at Auto-Owners Insurance since 2021. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Northeastern University and has worked in various underwriting and insurance roles over the past decade.
Work at Auto-Owners Insurance
Maria Preston has been employed as an Underwriter at Auto-Owners Insurance since 2021. In this role, she utilizes her expertise in risk assessment and policy evaluation to support the company's underwriting processes. Her responsibilities include analyzing insurance applications, determining coverage eligibility, and ensuring compliance with company guidelines. Maria's tenure at Auto-Owners Insurance has contributed to her professional growth in the insurance industry.
Education and Expertise
Maria Preston earned her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Northeastern University, where she studied from 2012 to 2014. This educational background provided her with foundational knowledge in business principles, management strategies, and organizational behavior. Her academic experience supports her professional roles in underwriting and risk management within the insurance sector.
Background in Underwriting
Maria Preston has a diverse background in underwriting, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. Prior to her current position, she served as a Commercial Transportation Underwriter at Risk Placement Services, Inc. from 2014 to 2019. She also held the role of Transportation Underwriter at Genesee General from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she worked at Southern Insurance Underwriters, Inc. as an Underwriter from 2010 to 2014, gaining extensive experience in the field.
Previous Roles in Insurance
Before joining Auto-Owners Insurance, Maria Preston held several positions in the insurance industry. She worked as a Sales Manager at Norton Agency Insurance for eight months in 2019 to 2020. Her career also includes a significant role at Risk Placement Services, Inc., where she focused on commercial transportation underwriting. These positions have equipped her with a broad understanding of both underwriting and sales within the insurance market.