Catherine Duranceau
About Catherine Duranceau
Catherine Duranceau serves as the Vice President of Underwriting at MEMIC, where she has worked since 2015. With over two decades of experience in the insurance industry, she has held various roles, including Executive Underwriter and Director at several companies.
Current Role at MEMIC
Catherine Duranceau serves as the Vice President of Underwriting at MEMIC, a position she has held since 2015. In this role, she oversees underwriting operations and strategies, contributing to the company's growth and risk management efforts. Duranceau has been with MEMIC for a total of 23 years, initially joining as an Executive Underwriter in 2001. Her extensive experience in the underwriting field supports MEMIC's mission to provide quality workers' compensation insurance.
Professional Background
Catherine Duranceau has a diverse professional background in underwriting. Prior to her tenure at MEMIC, she worked at Acadia Insurance as a Director from 1991 to 1996. She also held positions at GUARD Insurance Group as an Underwriting and Field Office representative from 1996 to 2001 and at The Hanover Insurance Group as an Underwriting Supervisor from 1989 to 1991. This varied experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the insurance industry.
Educational Qualifications
Catherine Duranceau has pursued extensive education in business and leadership. She studied at the University of Southern Maine, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Business and Communication from 1987 to 1990. She furthered her education by obtaining an MBA in Global Leadership from Southern New Hampshire University between 2007 and 2009. Additionally, she studied at the University of Maine from 1985 to 1987, focusing on business studies.
Early Career Experience
Catherine Duranceau began her career in the insurance industry at The Hanover Insurance Group, where she worked as an Underwriting Supervisor from 1989 to 1991. She then transitioned to Acadia Insurance as a Director from 1991 to 1996. Following that, she joined GUARD Insurance Group, where she served in underwriting and field office roles from 1996 to 2001. This early career experience laid the foundation for her future roles in underwriting.