Kristin Blake
About Kristin Blake
Kristin Blake serves as the 2nd Vice President of Underwriting at Protective Life, a position she has held since 2019. With a career in underwriting spanning over two decades, she has held various roles in notable companies, including ING and Chase Insurance.
Work at Protective Life
Kristin Blake has been employed at Protective Life since 2015. She holds multiple roles, including Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Underwriting, a position she has maintained for nine years. In addition, she serves as a 2nd Vice President of Underwriting, a role she has held since 2019. Throughout her tenure at Protective Life, she has also worked as an Underwriting Consultant, contributing to various underwriting initiatives and processes.
Previous Experience in Underwriting
Before joining Protective Life, Kristin Blake worked in various underwriting roles across multiple organizations. She served as a Senior Life Underwriter at ING for six months in 2008. Prior to that, she was the Vice President of Underwriting at Chase Insurance, One Life, and Zurich Life from 2003 to 2007. Additionally, she worked as a Senior Life Underwriter at Voya Financial for seven months in 2014 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Kristin Blake studied at National-Louis University from 1989 to 1992, where she gained foundational knowledge that supports her career in underwriting. Her educational background, combined with extensive experience in the insurance industry, has equipped her with the skills necessary for her current roles in underwriting.
Career Timeline
Kristin Blake's career in underwriting spans several years, beginning with her role at Chase Insurance, One Life, and Zurich Life from 2003 to 2007. She then transitioned to ING as a Senior Life Underwriter in 2008. After a brief period, she moved to Voya Financial in 2014 before joining Protective Life later that same year. Since then, she has advanced through various positions at Protective Life, culminating in her current role as 2nd Vice President of Underwriting.