Todd Burns, Cris, Cwca
About Todd Burns, Cris, Cwca
Todd Burns serves as the Senior Vice President and Market Leader at Newfront, where he leverages over two decades of experience in financial services and insurance. He specializes in building high-performing teams and utilizes AI-driven technology to enhance insurance brokerage operations.
Work at Newfront
Todd Burns serves as the Senior Vice President and Market Leader at Newfront, a position he has held since 2023. He operates remotely from the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area. In this role, he leads initiatives in insurance brokerage, leveraging AI-driven technology to enhance service delivery. His focus is on utilizing AI-powered solutions to provide clients with insights, predictive analytics, and personalized recommendations.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Newfront, Todd Burns accumulated extensive experience in the insurance and financial services sectors. He worked at Allstate as a Field Compliance Officer for 14 years, from 2002 to 2016. Following that, he held the position of Business Development Leader at Willis Towers Watson for five years, from 2016 to 2021. He then served as the Director of Business Development at BKCW Insurance for two years, from 2021 to 2023.
Education and Expertise
Todd Burns holds a Master’s Degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences from Texas Tech University, which he completed between 1996 and 1998. He also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in the same field from Texas Tech University, studying from 1991 to 1996. Additionally, he is pursuing a Certificate of Financial Planning from Kansas State University, which he began in 2011. His educational background supports his over two decades of expertise in financial services, insurance, and risk management.
Leadership Approach
In his leadership roles, Todd Burns emphasizes the importance of excellence and thoughtful innovation. He specializes in creating and nurturing high-performing teams by assembling top-notch professionals. His leadership style is characterized by a focus on collaboration and the effective use of technology to drive results in the insurance brokerage sector.