Steve Sicking, MBA
About Steve Sicking, MBA
Steve Sicking, MBA, serves as the Credit Risk Underwriting Manager at Safety National, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in finance and accounting, with previous roles at Furniture Brands International and Triad Manufacturing.
Current Role at Safety National
Steve Sicking serves as the Credit Risk Underwriting Manager at Safety National, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he manages underwriting and risk management for the self-insurance bond business, ensuring alignment with business goals and profitability. He oversees the training and supervision of the Credit Risk Department's underwriters and coordinators, focusing on their professional and personal development. Additionally, he communicates underwriting terms and analyses with executive-level management of customers, facilitating clear understanding and decision-making.
Previous Experience in Credit Risk Underwriting
Before his current role, Steve Sicking worked at Safety National as a Senior Credit Risk Underwriter from 2013 to 2016. During this time, he was responsible for managing the company's proprietary Credit Risk model, ensuring it was consistent with current financial analysis methodologies and market pricing. His experience in this position laid the groundwork for his advancement to Credit Risk Underwriting Manager.
Career Background in Finance
Steve Sicking has a diverse background in finance, having worked as a Senior Credit Account Manager at Furniture Brands International from 2008 to 2012. He also held the position of Senior Customer Finance Analyst at the same company from 2012 to 2013. His early career included a brief role as a Financial Analyst at Triad Manufacturing in 2013. This extensive experience in financial roles has contributed to his expertise in credit risk and underwriting.
Educational Qualifications
Steve Sicking has a solid educational foundation in finance and business. He earned a Master of Business Administration from Webster University from 2006 to 2008. Prior to that, he studied Finance at Truman State University, achieving a degree in Business Administration from 2001 to 2005. He also completed a Postbaccalaureate in Accounting at the University of Missouri-Saint Louis from 2009 to 2011. His education has equipped him with the necessary skills for his roles in credit risk management.