Natalie Koster
About Natalie Koster
Natalie Koster serves as the Field Director Surety at The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, a position she has held since 2020. She has extensive experience in the surety and insurance industries, having worked in various underwriting and management roles at several notable companies.
Work at The Cincinnati Insurance Companies
Natalie Koster has served as the Field Director Surety at The Cincinnati Insurance Companies since 2020. In this role, she oversees surety operations and manages various aspects of the surety bond process. Her responsibilities include developing strategies to enhance business performance and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Koster's tenure at Cincinnati Insurance has been marked by her commitment to fostering relationships with clients and stakeholders in the surety market.
Previous Experience in Surety and Underwriting
Before her current position, Koster held several roles in the insurance industry. She worked at Liberty Mutual Insurance as a Bond Manager for two months in 2020 and as a Field Production Line UW Specialist/Underwriting Manager from 2019 to 2020. Koster also served as an Underwriting Manager at AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. from 2015 to 2019, and as an Executive Underwriter at Berkley Surety Group from 2013 to 2015. Her career began at CNA Surety, where she held various positions, including Surety Underwriter and Contract Surety Trainee.
Education and Expertise
Natalie Koster studied at Benedictine University, where she focused on Business and Economics. This educational background has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the insurance and surety fields. Her expertise includes underwriting, contract surety, and managing surety operations, which she has developed through her extensive career in various roles across multiple organizations.
Career Progression in the Insurance Industry
Koster's career in the insurance industry spans over 15 years, beginning with her role as a Contract Surety Trainee at CNA Surety in 2005. She progressed through various positions, gaining experience in underwriting and management. Notable roles include Assistant Vice President - Contract Surety at Swiss Re - NAS Surety from 2008 to 2011 and Senior Contract Underwriter at The Hanover Insurance Group from 2011 to 2013. This progression highlights her growth and adaptability within the industry.