Lisa Pollard
About Lisa Pollard
Lisa Pollard serves as the Vice President of Finance for Personal and Commercial Lines at State Auto Insurance, a position she has held since 2020. With a career spanning over two decades in the insurance industry, she has held various financial roles at State Auto Insurance and Kemper Insurance.
Work at State Auto Insurance
Lisa Pollard has held multiple roles at State Auto Insurance since joining the organization. Currently, she serves as the VP Finance Personal and Commercial Lines, a position she has held since 2020. Prior to this role, she was the VP Finance - Commercial and Specialty Lines from 2017 to 2020. Her earlier positions at State Auto include Sales Financial Director, Financial Officer for Commercial and Specialty Lines, and Accounting Manager, among others. Her tenure at State Auto spans over a decade, showcasing her extensive experience in finance within the insurance sector.
Education and Expertise
Lisa Pollard earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Operations Management from The Ohio State University, where she studied from 1986 to 1990. This educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in financial principles and operations, which she has applied throughout her career in various financial roles within the insurance industry.
Background
Lisa Pollard began her career in finance at Kemper Insurance, where she progressed from an Audit Trainee to a Senior Internal Auditor over four years. She then served as a Senior Financial Analyst at Kemper Insurance for seven years before transitioning to State Auto Insurance. Her diverse experience includes roles in financial management, accounting, and sales finance, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of the insurance industry.
Career Progression
Throughout her career, Lisa Pollard has held various positions that reflect her growth and expertise in finance. After her initial roles at Kemper Insurance, she joined State Auto Insurance, where she took on increasingly responsible positions, including Sales Financial Officer and Accounting Manager. Her experience spans over two decades, with significant contributions to financial strategy and management in both commercial and personal lines of insurance.