John Wanek
About John Wanek
John Wanek serves as a Senior Underwriter at State Auto Insurance, where he has worked since 2016. With extensive experience in underwriting and a background in Business Administration from the University of Mount Union, he has managed diverse portfolios and directed teams to achieve significant performance metrics.
Work at State Auto Insurance
John Wanek has been employed at State Auto Insurance since 2016, serving as a Senior Underwriter. In this role, he has implemented and controlled underwriting and pricing strategies aimed at maximizing profit and performance. He also directs a team that includes underwriters, an underwriting assistant, raters, and a file clerk. His efforts have contributed to achieving a loss ratio of 53% on a $15 million book of business. Additionally, he specializes in managing larger commercial, industrial, and residential risks, handling account premium sizes ranging from $10,000 to $100,000.
Education and Expertise
John Wanek studied at the University of Mount Union, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from 1974 to 1978. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in business principles, which he applies in his underwriting roles. His expertise includes relationship building and maintenance, as well as providing technical support both internally and externally.
Background in Underwriting
Prior to his current position, John Wanek accumulated extensive experience in the insurance industry. He worked at Continental Insurance Company as an Underwriter from 1978 to 1996 for 18 years. Following that, he served as an Underwriting Specialist at CNA Insurance from 1996 to 2009 for 13 years. Throughout his career, he has managed a diverse portfolio with account premium sizes ranging from $75,000 to over $1,000,000 across various industries, including retail, manufacturing, and contracting.
Achievements in Underwriting Management
In his role as an underwriting manager, John Wanek directed a team that successfully managed a significant book of business. His leadership contributed to achieving a loss ratio of 53% on a $15 million portfolio. He has experience handling all lines of coverage for larger commercial, industrial, and residential risks, demonstrating his capability in managing complex underwriting scenarios.