Tawnya Childers, Cpcu, AI M
About Tawnya Childers, Cpcu, AI M
Tawnya Childers is a Product Owner for Pricing & Rating at State Auto Insurance, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in personal insurance and a strong educational foundation in psychology and management, she has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry.
Work at State Auto Insurance
Tawnya Childers has been employed at State Auto Insurance since 2003. She currently holds the position of Product Owner Pricing & Rating, a role she has occupied since 2020. Prior to this role, she served as a Personal Insurance Product Specialist III for 17 years. Her career at State Auto Insurance also includes positions as a Personal Lines Underwriter, Personal Lines Staff Specialist, and Business Development Specialist II. Throughout her tenure, she has gained extensive experience in various aspects of insurance product development and pricing strategies.
Education and Expertise
Tawnya Childers earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology/Management from Walsh College, where she studied from 1986 to 1990. She furthered her education at The University of Akron, obtaining a Master of Arts in Industrial Psychology from 1990 to 1993. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her roles in the insurance industry, particularly in understanding consumer behavior and management practices.
Background
Tawnya Childers has a long-standing career in the insurance sector, with a focus on personal lines and product development. Before joining State Auto Insurance, she worked at Nationwide Insurance as a Personal Lines Underwriter from 1992 to 1995. Her diverse roles within State Auto Insurance have allowed her to develop a comprehensive understanding of the industry, contributing to her effectiveness in her current position.
Professional Experience Timeline
Tawnya Childers has accumulated significant experience in the insurance industry over the years. Her career began at Nationwide Insurance from 1992 to 1995, followed by various roles at State Auto Insurance from 2003 to the present. Her positions at State Auto include Personal Lines Underwriter (1995-1997), Personal Lines Staff Specialist (1998-2000), Business Development Specialist II (2000-2002), and Personal Insurance Product Specialist III (2003-2020). She has been in her current role since 2020.