Annette Konieczka
About Annette Konieczka
Annette Konieczka is a Senior Account Manager and Assistant Vice President at FM Global with extensive experience in the insurance industry, particularly in healthcare and property sectors.
Senior Account Manager at FM Global
Annette Konieczka has been serving as a Senior Account Manager, Assistant Vice President at FM Global since 2016. Based in Frisco, TX, she has utilized her extensive expertise to support and manage key accounts. Her role involves leading insurance strategies to support FM Global's clients by providing tailored risk management solutions and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Previous Experience in Insurance Industry
Before her current position at FM Global, Annette worked at Insurance Executive as an Insurance Executive for two months in 2016 in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. Prior to that, she had a nine-year tenure at Zurich Insurance as the National Healthcare Practice Leader - Property from 2007 to 2016 in Addison, TX. She also served as a Healthcare Referral Underwriter at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd from 2002 to 2007, where she honed her underwriting skills in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area.
Education Background in Industrial Engineering
Annette Konieczka completed her education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, earning a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering. Her studies, which took place from 1982 to 1986, provided her with a strong foundation in analytics and operations, equipping her with the skills necessary for her roles in the insurance industry.
Expertise in Healthcare segment
Throughout her career, Annette has developed new tools and products specifically for the Healthcare segment. These initiatives were aimed at enhancing the value proposition for customers. Her expertise includes managing Healthcare terrorism and natural catastrophe accumulations, which led to improved combined insurance ratios and higher risk-based returns.
Leadership and Team Development
Annette has demonstrated significant leadership skills by building a large property team within the Commercial Markets unit. She has supported various industry verticals, assessed regional needs for underwriters, and influenced team selection. Moreover, she organized and developed training courses and materials, setting a timetable for training needs and conducting monthly team calls to manage exposure and volatility.