Nathan A. Petersen, MBA
About Nathan A. Petersen, MBA
Nathan A. Petersen, MBA, serves as the Southeast Voluntary Practice Lead at The Standard, a position he has held since 2021. He has a diverse background in insurance and product development, with previous roles at Gallagher and Unum, and holds an MBA from Oregon State University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Clemson University.
Work at The Standard
Nathan A. Petersen has been serving as the Southeast Voluntary Practice Lead at The Standard since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing voluntary benefit solutions for clients in the southeastern United States. Prior to this position, he held multiple roles at The Standard, including Marketing Manager and Senior Product Marketing Manager, from 2014 to 2018. His experience at The Standard spans several years, contributing to various marketing and product development initiatives.
Previous Experience in Insurance
Before joining The Standard, Nathan A. Petersen worked at Gallagher as an Insurance Broker from 2018 to 2021 in Charleston, South Carolina. His career also includes significant roles at Unum, where he served as Manager of Product Development, Client Manager, and Lead Disability Benefits Specialist. His tenure at Unum lasted from 2002 to 2014, during which he gained extensive experience in product management and client relations.
Education and Expertise
Nathan A. Petersen holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Oregon State University. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Clemson University, where he studied from 1998 to 2001. His educational background provides a strong foundation in business principles and psychological insights, which he applies in his professional roles.
Background in Product Development
Nathan A. Petersen has a robust background in product development, particularly during his time at Unum. He worked as a Manager of Product Development from 2007 to 2011, where he was involved in creating and enhancing disability benefits products. His experience in product marketing and management has been instrumental in shaping the offerings at The Standard and his previous employers.