Annette Buchanan
About Annette Buchanan
Annette Buchanan serves as the PL Underwriting Manager at State Auto Insurance, where she has worked since 2018. With a background in various roles within the insurance industry, she focuses on project management and process improvement to enhance agency partnerships.
Current Role at State Auto Insurance
Annette Buchanan has served as the Personal Lines Underwriting Manager at State Auto Insurance since 2018. In this role, she independently manages projects to ensure their timely and functional completion. She fosters collaboration across departments to enhance agency partnerships, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the underwriting process.
Previous Experience at State Farm
Annette Buchanan began her career at State Farm, where she worked as a Summer Intern in 2005 for seven months in Gahanna, Ohio. Following her internship, she continued at State Farm as an Agent from 2005 to 2008 in Westerville, Ohio. This early experience laid the foundation for her future roles in the insurance industry.
Career Progression at State Auto Insurance
Buchanan's career at State Auto Insurance began in 2008 as a Market Specialist I, a position she held for eight years until 2016. She then transitioned to a Product Specialist role for two years before becoming a Project Coordinator for four months in 2016. Her diverse roles at State Auto have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the insurance market and operational processes.
Educational Background
Annette Buchanan holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Muskingum College, which she completed from 2002 to 2005. She furthered her education by earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Ohio Dominican University in 2007. Additionally, she obtained a Graduate Certificate from the Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University between 2014 and 2015.
Key Contributions and Initiatives
At State Auto Insurance, Annette Buchanan developed a rate strategy aimed at supporting profitability goals. She played a significant role in implementing a new technology platform, focusing on business product development and data sourcing efforts. Her commitment to process improvement and performance enhancement is evident as she actively engages with company leaders to acquire new skills for better project organization.