Brian Schmittou
About Brian Schmittou
Brian Schmittou serves as the Regional Field Director and Chief Underwriting Specialist for Management Liability at The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, where he has worked since 2015. He has a strong background in underwriting, having previously held a similar role at the company from 2006 to 2015, and has achieved significant growth in business production and premium growth during his tenure.
Work at The Cincinnati Insurance Companies
Brian Schmittou has been employed at The Cincinnati Insurance Companies since 2015, currently holding the position of Regional Field Director and Chief Underwriting Specialist – Management Liability. In this role, he manages a $5 million book of new and renewal business for independent agents across Indiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, and Texas. His responsibilities include training and providing marketing support for new agents and customer support representatives. Prior to his current role, he served as Chief Underwriting Specialist from 2006 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Brian Schmittou earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Finance from Ohio University, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. His educational background in finance provides a solid foundation for his work in underwriting and management liability. His expertise is demonstrated through his significant contributions to business growth and agent support within The Cincinnati Insurance Companies.
Background
Before joining The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, Brian Schmittou worked as a Life & Health Account Specialist Intern at Northwestern Mutual from 2005 to 2006. This early experience in the insurance industry contributed to his understanding of client needs and business operations. His career at The Cincinnati Insurance Companies began in 2006, where he developed his skills in underwriting and management.
Achievements
During his tenure at The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, Brian Schmittou achieved a direct written premium growth of 10.2% in 2016 and 14.7% in 2017. He also increased new business production by more than 200% in the first year of his current role. His ability to develop successful business relationships with agency producers and customer service representatives has been instrumental in driving growth and enhancing customer support.