Tiffany Hyde
About Tiffany Hyde
Head of Underwriting at Lion Street
Tiffany Hyde has been leading Lion Street’s Underwriting Division since 2012. In this role, she oversees underwriting efforts, new firm selection, vendor relationships, and strategic initiatives. Her leadership spans various functions critical to the success and efficiency of the division, ensuring that underwriting processes meet the strategic goals of the company.
Life Insurance Industry Experience
Tiffany Hyde has over three decades of experience in the life insurance industry. Active since 1990, she has been deeply involved in reinsurance staging and negotiations, foreign nationals, complex medical history, advanced case design, product selection, and premium finance. Her extensive background allows her to provide expert insights and leadership in her current position.
Previous Employment at U.S. Financial, Mutual of Omaha, and Voya
Before joining Lion Street, Tiffany Hyde gained valuable experience at U.S. Financial, Mutual of Omaha, and Voya. Her roles at these organizations laid a solid foundation for her expertise in underwriting and strategic leadership. Each position contributed to honing her skills and understanding of the insurance landscape.
Educational Background and Professional Designations
Tiffany Hyde has a background in nursing, which provides her with unique insights into the medical aspects of underwriting. She also holds the Fellow, Academy of Life Underwriting (FALU) designation, which signifies her expertise and commitment to the field. This combination of medical knowledge and insurance proficiency sets her apart in the industry.
Industry Contributions and Teaching Roles
Tiffany Hyde is an active participant in the life insurance industry beyond her professional duties. She teaches underwriting courses for hundreds of field office staff across the country, sharing her expertise and experience with others. Additionally, she serves on the committee of the Texas-Wide Underwriting Conference and is a member of the American Academy of Insurance Medicine. Hyde regularly contributes insights on trends and innovations within underwriting and the life insurance industry, establishing herself as a thought leader.