Carolyn Polikoff
About Carolyn Polikoff
Carolyn Polikoff serves as the National Property & Casualty and CorpEx Practice Leader at Woodruff-Sawyer, where she has worked since 2017. She has extensive experience in risk management and has previously held leadership roles at Quanta US Holdings and CNA Insurance.
Current Role at Woodruff-Sawyer
Carolyn Polikoff serves as the National Property & Casualty and CorpEx Practice Leader at Woodruff-Sawyer, a position she has held since 2017. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she oversees teams that provide services in various sectors, including Management Liability, Cyber Liability, and International Risk Management. In her role, she leads initiatives to align clients' risk management strategies with their business objectives, ensuring comprehensive protection for their financial interests.
Previous Experience in Insurance
Before her current position, Carolyn Polikoff worked at Woodruff-Sawyer as the D&O Practice Leader from 2006 to 2017. She also held the role of Assistant Vice President at CNA Insurance from 1996 to 2003, accumulating seven years of experience in that capacity. Earlier in her career, she served as Vice President - D&O at Quanta US Holdings from 2003 to 2006, further enhancing her expertise in the insurance sector.
Educational Background
Carolyn Polikoff earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Finance with a Minor in German from Rider University, where she studied from 1991 to 1995. She later pursued an MBA in International Finance at NYU Stern School of Business, completing her studies from 1998 to 2001. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her extensive career in risk management and insurance.
Achievements in Service Quality
As part of her role at Woodruff-Sawyer, Carolyn Polikoff contributed to a team that achieved a 'World-Class' rating for service as recognized by the Net Promoter Survey® (NPS). This achievement reflects the commitment to high-quality service and client satisfaction within the organization.
Personal Interests
In her personal time, Carolyn Polikoff enjoys gourmet cooking and international travel. These interests reflect her appreciation for diverse cultures and culinary experiences, complementing her professional background in international finance and risk management.