Sonya Van Bortel
About Sonya Van Bortel
Sonya Van Bortel is a Vice President and Reinsurance Counsel currently working at Safety National in Albany, New York. She has extensive experience in the insurance and legal fields, having held various positions at American National and QBE Insurance.
Current Role at Safety National
Sonya Van Bortel serves as the Assistant Vice President and Reinsurance Counsel at Safety National. She has been in this position since 2024, working remotely from Albany, New York. In her role, she is responsible for overseeing reinsurance matters and providing legal counsel within the organization.
Previous Experience at American National
Sonya Van Bortel held multiple positions at American National. She worked as Counsel from 2013 to 2016, followed by a role as Senior Counsel from 2016 to 2022. In 2022, she briefly served as Assistant Vice President for Property & Casualty and Health for four months. Her tenure at American National spanned nearly a decade, during which she gained substantial experience in the insurance sector.
Experience at QBE Insurance
Before joining Safety National, Sonya Van Bortel worked at QBE Insurance as Senior Counsel for Reinsurance from 2022 to 2024. In this role, she focused on legal aspects related to reinsurance, contributing to the company's risk management strategies.
Legal Career Background
Sonya Van Bortel began her legal career as an Associate Attorney at Degraff Foy Kunz & Devine LLP from 2006 to 2007. This early experience laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in the insurance and reinsurance sectors.
Educational Background
Sonya Van Bortel earned her Juris Doctor (JD) degree from Albany Law School, where she studied from 2003 to 2006. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Siena College, attending from 1999 to 2003. Her education has equipped her with a strong foundation for her legal career.