Michelle Ward Cpcu, Au, AI Ns, AI S
About Michelle Ward Cpcu, Au, AI Ns, AI S
Michelle Ward is a Portfolio Underwriter specializing in Commercial Lines at The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in underwriting and management, having held various roles in the insurance and retail sectors.
Current Role as Portfolio Underwriter
Michelle Ward currently serves as a Portfolio Underwriter in the Commercial Lines division at The Cincinnati Insurance Companies. She has held this position since 2021. In her role, she facilitates regular strategic portfolio team meetings and discussions, focusing on challenging underwriting situations and conducting book performance reviews. She also mentors underwriters on the portfolio team, collaborating on renewals and new business opportunities. Her expertise allows her to act as a resource across all departments, leveraging company and industry resources to underwrite risks effectively.
Previous Experience at The Cincinnati Insurance Companies
Michelle Ward has a significant history with The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, where she worked for a total of nine years. She began as a Summer Intern from 2008 to 2009, then progressed to the role of Commercial Lines Underwriter III from 2012 to 2021. In this capacity, she gained extensive experience in underwriting and risk assessment, contributing to the company's commercial lines operations.
Educational Background
Michelle Ward has a comprehensive educational background in business and accountancy. She studied at Ohio University, where she earned an Associate of Arts in Business Administration and Management from 2004 to 2007. She then attended Wilmington College, achieving a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Management in 2009. Additionally, she obtained a Master's degree in Accountancy from the University of Phoenix, completing her studies from 2011 to 2013.
Early Career Experience
Prior to her extensive tenure at The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, Michelle Ward worked as a Market Manager at American Rental Property Solutions LLC for six months in 2012. She also served as an Assistant Store Manager at New York & Company from 2009 to 2012. These roles contributed to her foundational skills in management and operations within various business environments.