Jim Reynolds
About Jim Reynolds
Jim Reynolds is a Sales Director at State Auto Insurance, where he has worked since 2003. He specializes in risk management and strategic planning, leading sales efforts across eight states in the Southern and Central regions.
Current Role at State Auto Insurance
Jim Reynolds serves as the Sales Director at State Auto Insurance, a position he has held since 2003. In this role, he leads the personal and small commercial sales division for the Southern and Central regions. His responsibilities encompass overseeing sales operations across eight states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee. Reynolds focuses on executing risk management strategies to control catastrophe and concentration exposures at both state and regional levels.
Previous Experience in Underwriting
Before joining State Auto Insurance, Jim Reynolds worked as a Senior Underwriter at Safeco from 1997 to 2001 for four years. He also held a position as a Senior Underwriter at Indiana Insurance from 2001 to 2003 for two years. His experience in underwriting has contributed to his expertise in risk management and strategic planning.
Education and Professional Designations
Jim Reynolds studied at the University of Cincinnati, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from 1993 to 1996. He holds several professional designations, including the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation, which he obtained in 2006. Additionally, he achieved the Associate in Personal Insurance (API) designation in 2003 and the Associate in Insurance Services (AIS) designation in 2006. He completed the Program in General Insurance (INS) in 2004.
Specializations and Skills
Jim Reynolds specializes in strategic planning, competitive analysis, and sales coaching. His extensive background in underwriting and sales management allows him to effectively lead teams and implement successful sales strategies within the insurance industry.