Kathy Thomas, Cpcu
About Kathy Thomas, Cpcu
Kathy Thomas, CPCU, is a Product Owner Manager at State Auto Insurance, where she has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in the insurance industry, she has held various roles, including Territory Manager and Sales Manager, and has a background in marketing from the University of South Alabama.
Current Role at State Auto Insurance
Kathy Thomas serves as the Product Owner Manager at State Auto Insurance, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for managing the product roadmap and prioritizing opportunities that align with the company's business goals. Kathy leads a team of product owners and business analysts, ensuring that the voice of the customer, including agency partners and associates, is represented in product development. Her focus is on creating and delivering the product vision in collaboration with key stakeholders.
Previous Experience at State Auto Insurance
Kathy Thomas has extensive experience at State Auto Insurance, where she worked in various roles from 2006 to 2021. She served as an Underwriting Manager from 2009 to 2013 and as a Senior Underwriter for Personal & Commercial Lines from 2006 to 2009. Following this, she held the position of Product Owner -- Strategic Initiatives Lead -- Senior Product Specialist from 2016 to 2021. During her tenure, she contributed to multiple strategic initiatives and played a key role in product management.
Experience at Penn National Insurance
Before her time at State Auto Insurance, Kathy Thomas worked at Penn National Insurance as a Territory Manager from 2004 to 2006. In this role, she was responsible for managing territory operations and driving sales efforts. This experience contributed to her development in the insurance industry and laid the groundwork for her future roles in product management and underwriting.
Education and Expertise
Kathy Thomas earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business & Management with a focus on Marketing from the University of South Alabama. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her roles in the insurance sector, particularly in product management and strategic initiatives. Kathy's expertise is further enhanced by her extensive experience across various positions in the insurance industry.
Leadership and Team Development
In her current role, Kathy Thomas emphasizes leadership and team development. She is responsible for developing and coaching her direct reports to enhance team performance and achieve business outcomes. Her approach focuses on fostering a collaborative environment that aligns with the company's objectives and supports the growth of her team members.