Laura Williams
About Laura Williams
Laura Williams is a Senior Financial Analyst at Highmark Inc., where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in financial analysis, underwriting, and strategic planning, supported by an MBA and a strong background in mathematics.
Work at Highmark
Laura Williams has held multiple roles at Highmark Inc. since joining the organization. She began her tenure as a Product Consultant in 2018, where she worked for five months. Following this, she served as a Senior Product Analyst from 2013 to 2018 for five years. In 2018, she transitioned to the role of Lead Decision Support Analyst, remaining in this position until 2020. Currently, she is a Senior Financial Analyst, a role she has occupied since 2020. Her work at Highmark has taken place in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Education and Expertise
Laura Williams has a strong educational background in business and mathematics. She earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Misericordia University, where she studied Business Administration and Management from 2016 to 2020. Prior to this, she completed her Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics at King's College from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, she attended Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Worthington Scranton, where she studied Mathematics from 2002 to 2004. Her expertise includes underwriting, contract evaluation, trend and data analysis, and risk assessment.
Background
Before her extensive career at Highmark, Laura Williams worked at Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania as a Medical Underwriter I – Small Group from 2009 to 2013. She also held the position of Underwriter II for a brief period in 2013. Earlier in her career, she worked at Keystone Automotive Operations as a Sales Assistant for National Accounts from 2006 to 2008 and as a Junior Business Analyst from 2008 to 2009. This diverse background has contributed to her skills in strategic planning and quality assurance.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Laura Williams has focused on enhancing corporate productivity and achieving organizational goals. She specializes in standardizing internal processes to improve efficiency and foster collaboration among personnel. Her contributions in various analytical roles have positioned her as a valuable asset in financial analysis and business operations.