Karen Schwartz, MBA,Cpcu, Acp, Wcp, Arm, A AI
About Karen Schwartz, MBA,Cpcu, Acp, Wcp, Arm, A AI
Karen Schwartz serves as the Vice President of Underwriting Compliance at MEMIC, a position she has held since 2017. She holds an MBA in Risk Management from Husson University and a BBA in International Business from Hofstra University.
Current Role at MEMIC
Karen Schwartz serves as the Vice President of Underwriting Compliance at MEMIC, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she oversees compliance within the underwriting department, ensuring that all practices align with regulatory standards and company policies. Her leadership contributes to the integrity and effectiveness of MEMIC's underwriting processes.
Professional Background
Karen Schwartz has extensive experience in the insurance industry. She began her career at NCCI as an Assigned Risk Analyst and Field Inspection Analyst from 1988 to 1991. She then worked at MEMIC in various roles, including Underwriter from 2002 to 2004 and Compliance Director, Underwriting from 2004 to 2017. Prior to her current position, she worked at Safeco Insurance as a Program Manager from 1999 to 2002.
Education and Expertise
Karen Schwartz holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in International Business from Hofstra University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Risk Management from Husson University between 2017 and 2019. Her academic background supports her expertise in underwriting compliance and risk management.
Certifications and Professional Designations
Karen Schwartz has earned several professional designations that enhance her qualifications in the insurance field. She holds the CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter), ACP (Associate in Commercial Underwriting), WCP (Workers' Compensation Professional), ARM (Associate in Risk Management), and A AI (Associate in Insurance). These certifications reflect her commitment to professional development and industry standards.