Heidi Martin
About Heidi Martin
Heidi Martin serves as the Casualty Practice Director at Woodruff Sawyer, where she leads a team of experts in various sectors and focuses on providing tailored insurance solutions. With extensive experience in the insurance industry, she has held several key positions at companies such as Zurich North America and Fireman's Fund Insurance Company.
Current Role at Woodruff Sawyer
Heidi Martin serves as the Casualty Practice Director at Woodruff Sawyer, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she leads a team of casualty experts who specialize in various sectors, including manufacturing, technology, life science, and healthcare. Her focus is on providing clients with tailored terms, conditions, and services that address their unique needs and challenges. She plays a significant role in building financially sound insurance programs that support clients' business opportunities.
Previous Experience at Zurich North America
Heidi Martin has extensive experience at Zurich North America, where she held multiple positions. From 2013 to 2019, she worked as the Assistant Vice President of Operational Transformation, contributing to operational improvements. Prior to that, she served as the Assistant Vice President of Underwriting and Workplace Solutions Delivery for one year in 2018-2019. Additionally, she worked as an Organizational Innovation Consultant from 2010 to 2013. Her roles involved enhancing operational efficiency and developing innovative solutions.
Education and Expertise
Heidi Martin studied at Chapman University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership from 2009 to 2011. She also attended Santa Rosa Junior College, achieving an Associate of Arts in Business Administration from 1994 to 2000. Her educational background supports her expertise in leadership and organizational development, which she applies in her professional roles.
Career Background at Fireman's Fund Insurance Company
Heidi Martin worked at Fireman's Fund Insurance Company for 13 years, from 1995 to 2008. During her tenure, she held various positions, including Operations Manager/Analyst and Project Manager. Her experience at Fireman's Fund provided her with a solid foundation in insurance operations and project management, which contributed to her later roles in the industry.
Role at Woodruff Sawyer as Property & Casualty Practice Director
Before becoming the Casualty Practice Director, Heidi Martin served as the Property & Casualty Practice Director at Woodruff Sawyer from 2019 to 2022. In this capacity, she was responsible for overseeing property and casualty insurance services, further enhancing her expertise in the insurance sector and preparing her for her current leadership role.