Steve Russell
About Steve Russell
Steve Russell serves as the Underwriting Director at Heritage Insurance, where he focuses on developing insurance products and enhancing underwriting processes through technology. With extensive experience in the insurance industry, he has held various roles at Heritage Insurance and other companies, specializing in operational planning and process improvement.
Work at Heritage Insurance
Steve Russell has served as Underwriting Director at Heritage Insurance since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing insurance products and expanding programs into new states. His tenure at Heritage Insurance spans several positions, including Underwriting Supervisor from 2015 to 2018 and Underwriting Manager from 2018 to 2021. Throughout his time at Heritage, Russell has emphasized the implementation of technology solutions to enhance underwriting processes and has cultivated partnerships to maintain profitability during corporate changes.
Education and Expertise
Steve Russell holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History from Gordon College, where he studied from 2000 to 2004. His professional expertise lies in operational planning and process improvement within the insurance industry. He specializes in developing insurance products and has a strong background in multiple insurance product lines, including Medical Malpractice and Professional Liability.
Background
Before joining Heritage Insurance, Steve Russell worked in various roles within the insurance sector. He was a Senior Underwriter and Interim Supervisor at Heritage Insurance from 2013 to 2015 and held a position as Senior Underwriter at The Doctors Company from 2011 to 2013. His career began as an Assistant Account Coordinator at Insurance Office of America from 2004 to 2006, followed by a role as a Professional Lines Broker and Property & Casualty Underwriter at Agency Marketing Services from 2006 to 2010.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Steve Russell has contributed to the insurance industry by focusing on enhancing underwriting processes and developing new insurance products. His ability to cultivate partnerships has been instrumental in maintaining profitability during periods of corporate change. Russell's extensive experience across various roles and companies has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the insurance landscape.