Taylor Hargrove
About Taylor Hargrove
Taylor Hargrove is a Commercial Lines Underwriting Specialist at Auto-Owners Insurance, with a background in education and media. Hargrove holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communication with a minor in Psychology from the University of North Florida and has transitioned from teaching to a career in insurance underwriting.
Work at Auto-Owners Insurance
Taylor Hargrove has been employed at Auto-Owners Insurance since 2019, currently holding the position of Commercial Lines Underwriting Specialist. In this role, Hargrove has developed expertise in both personal and commercial lines underwriting. Prior to the current position, Hargrove worked as a Personal Lines Underwriter at Auto-Owners Insurance from 2017 to 2023. Hargrove's work is based in Lakeland, Florida, where a hybrid work model has been utilized, allowing for a combination of remote and in-office responsibilities.
Education and Expertise
Taylor Hargrove earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication with a minor in Psychology from the University of North Florida. The degree was completed over a four-year period from 2011 to 2015. This educational background has contributed to Hargrove's skills in communication and understanding of human behavior, which are valuable in the field of insurance underwriting.
Background in Education
Before transitioning to a career in insurance, Taylor Hargrove worked as a teacher at the Polk County School Board from 2016 to 2023. This seven-year tenure in the educational sector provided Hargrove with experience in instructional roles and student engagement. The teaching background has likely influenced Hargrove's approach to communication and problem-solving in the underwriting field.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to entering the insurance industry, Taylor Hargrove held positions in media and broadcasting. Hargrove served as the Director of Programming at Spinnaker Television for eight months in 2015 while studying at the University of North Florida. Additionally, Hargrove completed a summer internship at WJCT Public Broadcasting in 2015, gaining experience in the broadcasting sector. These roles contributed to Hargrove's diverse skill set.