Melissa Schafer
About Melissa Schafer
Melissa Schafer is a Risk Segmentation Leader at SafeAuto, where she has worked since 2017. She has extensive experience in risk analysis and predictive modeling, having previously held positions at Valen Analytics, Progressive Insurance, and Nationwide Insurance.
Current Role at SafeAuto
Melissa Schafer serves as the Risk Segmentation Leader at SafeAuto, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she leads the advancement of risk segmentation and lifetime pricing models. Schafer collaborates with IT, Product Managers, and Marketing to maintain the roadmap for improving segmentation and pricing accuracy. She also assesses the value of utilizing third-party data to validate and segment risk. Additionally, she responds to inquiries from the Department of Insurance regarding the indemnity modeling process.
Previous Experience in Analytics
Before joining SafeAuto, Schafer accumulated extensive experience in the analytics field. She worked at Valen Analytics, Inc. as a Predictive Modeler for one year in the Greater Denver Area from 2013 to 2014. Prior to that, she held multiple roles at Progressive Insurance, including R&D Analyst III and Risk Analyst III, from 2008 to 2012. Her experience also includes a position as a Consultant in Marketing Analytics at Nationwide Insurance from 2014 to 2017.
Educational Background
Melissa Schafer studied at the University of Dayton, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from 2000 to 2004. She furthered her education at The Ohio State University, obtaining a Master of Applied Statistics from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, she attended Linsly for her earlier education.
Professional Development and Mentorship
At SafeAuto, Schafer plays a key role in mentoring and providing technical leadership for the R&D analytics team. Her commitment to professional development is evident in her collaborative efforts to enhance the skills and capabilities of her team members, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
Background in Statistics and Fitness
Schafer began her career as a Statistician at The Lubrizol Corporation from 2006 to 2008. In addition to her analytics roles, she also worked as a Group Fitness Instructor at Case Western Reserve University from 2008 to 2012. This diverse background showcases her ability to blend technical skills with a passion for fitness and wellness.