Sarah Towne
About Sarah Towne
Sarah Towne is a QA Automation Engineer at RLI Insurance Company, where she has worked since 2019. She has a diverse background in the insurance industry, including roles as a Business Analyst and Claim Analyst, and holds multiple professional designations.
Work at RLI Insurance Company
Sarah Towne has been employed at RLI Insurance Company since 2009, holding various positions over the years. She began her career as a Senior Claim Analyst, serving from 2009 to 2015, where she performed reinsurance reporting and managed SAP Business Objects reports. Following this role, she worked as an Associate Business Analyst from 2015 to 2018, and then as a Quality Assurance Analyst for one year. Since 2019, she has been serving as a QA Automation Engineer, focusing on designing automation test cases using Robot Framework with a Selenium Library.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Towne earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Music from Bradley University, completing her studies from 2004 to 2007. Her professional expertise includes quality assurance automation, business analysis, and claims analysis. She has achieved several professional designations, including AIC in 2012, CPCU in 2014, and ARM-E in 2017, which reflect her commitment to ongoing professional development in the insurance industry.
Background in Medicare Compliance
From December 2009 until August 2015, Sarah served as the primary Medicare compliance contact for outside vendors, committees, and associations. This role involved ensuring compliance with Medicare regulations and facilitating communication between various stakeholders, which contributed to her understanding of regulatory requirements in the insurance sector.
Leadership in Toastmasters
Sarah has been an active member of the RLI Toastmasters club since Fall 2012, with her membership continuing from 2020 to the present. During her tenure, she held several leadership roles, including Club President, Club VP of Membership, Club VP of Public Relations, and Area 22 Director from July 2017 to December 2018. Her involvement in Toastmasters highlights her commitment to developing communication and leadership skills.