Andrew Schmidt
About Andrew Schmidt
Andrew Schmidt serves as the Sr. Director of Implementation & Enrollment at The Standard, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in the insurance industry, having held various roles at The Standard and previously at Safeco Insurance and Nationwide Insurance.
Current Role at The Standard
Andrew Schmidt serves as the Senior Director of Implementation & Enrollment at The Standard, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees the Enrollment Consulting, Enrollment Communications, and Implementation Manager teams. His responsibilities include managing the national account onboarding value stream within the Employee Benefits Division. Schmidt's leadership focuses on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the enrollment and implementation processes.
Previous Experience at The Standard
Prior to his current role, Andrew Schmidt held several positions at The Standard. He worked as the Director of Customer Onboarding from 2019 to 2021, and as a Senior Implementation Manager from 2014 to 2017. His earlier roles included Implementation and Proposal Analyst and Implementation Manager, where he contributed to the development and execution of onboarding strategies. Schmidt's tenure at The Standard spans over a decade, showcasing his extensive experience in implementation and customer onboarding.
Education and Academic Background
Andrew Schmidt earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Economics from the University of Oregon, completing his studies from 2000 to 2004. This academic background provided him with a strong foundation in economic principles, which he has applied throughout his career in the insurance and employee benefits sectors.
Early Career Experience
Before joining The Standard, Andrew Schmidt gained valuable experience in the insurance industry. He worked at Safeco Insurance as a Casualty Claims Examiner for one year and then at Nationwide Insurance as a Senior Casualty Claims Examiner for three years. These roles helped him develop skills in claims management and customer service, which he later applied in his implementation and onboarding roles.