Patti Sharkey
About Patti Sharkey
Patti Sharkey serves as the Director of Marketing and Business Development at Socius Insurance Services, Inc., where she has worked since 2021. With a background in marketing and business development, she has over three decades of experience in the insurance industry, including previous roles at Philadelphia Insurance Companies and Tri-City Brokerage.
Work at Socius Insurance Services
Patti Sharkey has served as the Director of Marketing and Business Development at Socius Insurance Services, Inc. since 2021. In this role, she contributes to a cohesive team that focuses on delivering competitive solutions for excess and surplus (E&S) placements. Her tenure at Socius has allowed her to leverage her extensive marketing experience to enhance the company's business development strategies.
Previous Experience in Insurance Marketing
Before joining Socius Insurance Services, Patti Sharkey worked at Philadelphia Insurance Companies as a Senior Account Executive in Marketing from 2012 to 2015. In this capacity, she was responsible for developing marketing strategies and managing client relationships. Earlier in her career, she was a Broker Assistant at Tri-City Brokerage from 1990 to 1992, where she gained foundational experience in the insurance industry.
Education and Expertise
Patti Sharkey studied at Western Michigan University, where she focused on Business and Marketing from 1983 to 1985. Additionally, she obtained her Insurance Brokers License in Property/Casualty from the Insurance Institute of America, earning the INS designation. This educational background has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her roles in marketing and business development within the insurance sector.
Current Role at RT Specialty
In 2023, Patti Sharkey began working at RT Specialty as a Business Development Manager. This position allows her to further expand her expertise in business development within the insurance industry. Her role at RT Specialty complements her ongoing responsibilities at Socius Insurance Services, reflecting her commitment to advancing her career in marketing and business development.
Community and Personal Background
Patti Sharkey has lived in the Greater Chicago Area for 30 years, establishing it as her home despite her roots in Michigan. She expresses a strong affinity for the 'Pure Michigan' campaign, which reflects her connection to her home state. Her long-term residence in Chicago has allowed her to build a robust professional network in the local insurance industry.