Sharon Nelson
About Sharon Nelson
Sharon Nelson serves as the Director of Reinsurance at Protective Life, a position she has held since 2013. With extensive experience in financial roles, she has developed strong relationships with sales teams to improve customer service and has successfully managed multiple teams within the Reinsurance department.
Work at Protective Life
Sharon Nelson has been employed at Protective Life since 2005, holding various positions that reflect her expertise in financial management and reinsurance. She started as a Senior Financial Analyst III and progressed to Senior Financial Analyst II before becoming the Financial Accounting Manager from 2007 to 2013. In 2013, she transitioned to her current role as Director of Reinsurance, where she has been for over 11 years. In her current position, she oversees three teams within the Reinsurance department, which include Financial Reporting, Cession Reporting, and Portfolio.
Education and Expertise
Sharon Nelson earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, completing her studies from 1994 to 1999. Additionally, she pursued foreign studies at the Institute of European & Asian Studies in Dijon, France, in 1997. Her educational background has equipped her with the necessary skills for her roles in financial analysis and accounting.
Background
Sharon Nelson began her career in accounting as a Staff Accountant at Meaden & Moore from 1999 to 2002. She then worked at Zurich North America as a Reporting Analyst for a year before returning to Protective Life. Throughout her career, she has held positions at various companies, including Cardinal Health and Akzonobel, where she served as an Accounting Manager for a brief period. Her diverse experience in financial roles has contributed to her current leadership position.
Achievements
During her tenure at Protective Life, Sharon Nelson successfully managed the transition of the Portfolio reinsurance accounting process from the Calabasas office to the Bannockburn office. She has developed close relationships with the sales team and agents, enhancing customer service for dealers. Her ability to oversee multiple teams within the Reinsurance department demonstrates her leadership and organizational skills.