Kathy Thomas, Cpcu, Au, API, Clcs
About Kathy Thomas, Cpcu, Au, API, Clcs
Kathy Thomas is a Product Owner Manager at State Auto Insurance, where she leads product development and team performance. She has extensive experience in the insurance industry, having held various roles at State Auto Insurance and previously at Penn National Insurance and Unitrin/Trinity Universal.
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 to align with business goals. She collaborates with key stakeholders to create and deliver the product vision. Additionally, 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.
Previous Experience at State Auto Insurance
Kathy Thomas has extensive experience at State Auto Insurance, having held multiple positions since 2006. She worked as a Senior Underwriter for Personal & Commercial Lines from 2006 to 2009, followed by a role as Underwriting Manager from 2009 to 2013. After that, she served as Product Owner for Strategic Initiatives Lead and Senior Product Specialist from 2016 to 2021. Additionally, she worked as a Sales Manager from 2013 to 2016. Her diverse roles contributed to her understanding of product management and underwriting.
Experience at Penn National Insurance
Before her tenure at State Auto Insurance, Kathy Thomas worked at Penn National Insurance as a Territory Manager from 2004 to 2006. This role provided her with valuable experience in managing insurance products and understanding market dynamics, which she later applied in her various roles at State Auto Insurance.
Educational Background
Kathy Thomas studied at the University of South Alabama, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business & Management with a focus on Marketing. This educational background has equipped her with the necessary skills to navigate the complexities of product management and stakeholder collaboration in the insurance industry.
Leadership and Team Development
In her current role, Kathy Thomas develops and coaches her direct reports to enhance team performance and achieve business outcomes. Her leadership approach emphasizes collaboration and communication, enabling her team to effectively meet the needs of customers and align with the company's strategic goals.