Mark Skopal, MBA
About Mark Skopal, MBA
Mark Skopal, MBA, is a Senior Underwriter at Velocity Risk Underwriters, LLC, with a background in business administration and management. He has held various underwriting positions and has experience in coaching basketball at the collegiate level.
Work at Velocity Risk Underwriters, LLC
Mark Skopal has been employed at Velocity Risk Underwriters, LLC since 2019, where he serves as a Senior Underwriter. In this role, he is responsible for assessing risks and determining appropriate coverage for clients. His experience in underwriting spans various sectors, contributing to the company's objectives in the insurance industry. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Small Commercial Underwriter at the same company from 2017 to 2019, gaining valuable insights into the underwriting process and client needs.
Education and Expertise
Mark Skopal earned his Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Lake Erie College, where he studied Business Administration and Management from 2010 to 2012. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in the same field, which he completed from 2004 to 2008. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his career in underwriting and risk assessment.
Background in Coaching and Finance
Before transitioning into the insurance sector, Mark Skopal worked as an Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Lake Erie College from 2010 to 2013. This role allowed him to develop leadership and team management skills. Following his coaching career, he worked at Spruce Finance as a Team Lead from 2015 to 2017, where he gained experience in financial services and team coordination.
Previous Underwriting Experience
Mark Skopal's underwriting career includes a position at The Hanover Insurance Group as a Marine Underwriter from 2013 to 2015. In this role, he focused on marine insurance products, enhancing his expertise in specialized underwriting practices. His diverse experience in underwriting across different companies has equipped him with a broad understanding of risk management.