Shannon Mc Carthy
About Shannon Mc Carthy
Shannon McCarthy serves as the Assistant Vice President of Special Risks at AXIS Accident & Health, where she manages growth strategies and develops relationships with brokers and Managing General Underwriters. With over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, she has held various roles at notable companies including CIGNA and Erie Insurance Group.
Current Role at AXIS Capital
Shannon McCarthy serves as the Assistant Vice President of Special Risks at AXIS Accident & Health, a position held since 2013. In this role, she manages and implements growth strategies specifically tailored for the special risk segment. Her focus is on generating premium and supporting product roll-out initiatives. Additionally, she develops relationships with brokers and Managing General Underwriters (MGUs) to enhance business opportunities within this sector. McCarthy coordinates with Operations to ensure high-quality service delivery to group customers and business partners.
Previous Experience in Insurance
Before her current role, Shannon McCarthy worked at AXIS Accident & Health as a Regional Sales Manager from 2010 to 2013. Prior to that, she was a Senior Sales Representative at CIGNA Group Insurance for one year, from 2009 to 2010. Her career in insurance began at Cigna, where she served as a Regional Accident Specialist Manager from 2004 to 2009. Additionally, she was a Regional Sales Manager at Erie Insurance Group from 1996 to 2000. This extensive experience in various roles has contributed to her expertise in the insurance industry.
Education and Academic Background
Shannon McCarthy studied at Allegheny College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from 1987 to 1991. She also attended the University of Chicago, where she focused on Arabic Language and Literature for 11 months in 1992. This educational background has provided her with a diverse skill set applicable to her career in the insurance sector.