Cristina Varner, Lutcf, Arm
About Cristina Varner, Lutcf, Arm
Cristina Varner is the Senior Vice President and National Life Science and Digital Health & Telemedicine Practice Leader at Newfront, where she oversees a team of insurance experts. She has extensive experience in the insurance industry, having held leadership roles at Wells Fargo and ABD Insurance and Financial Services, and is a co-founder of the 'NewHER' Employee Resource Group.
Current Role at Newfront
Cristina Varner serves as the Senior Vice President and National Life Science and Digital Health & Telemedicine Practice Leader at Newfront. She has held this position since 2021 and is based in Greater Sacramento. In her role, she oversees a team of insurance experts who provide support to various sectors including biotech, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, digital health, and telemedicine. Her leadership focuses on developing innovative insurance solutions tailored to the unique needs of these industries.
Previous Experience at Newfront
Prior to her current role, Cristina Varner worked at Newfront as the SVP/National Life Science Practice Leader from 2019 to 2021. During this time, she co-founded and co-led the NewHER Employee Resource Group, which aims to promote diversity and inclusion within the organization. Her tenure at Newfront spanned four years, during which she contributed significantly to the company's initiatives in the life sciences sector.
Experience at Wells Fargo
Cristina Varner has extensive experience in the financial services sector, having worked at Wells Fargo for a total of six years. She served as the Senior Vice President and Life Science Practice Leader from 2007 to 2012, and as Vice President and Team Leader from 2006 to 2007. In these roles, she focused on developing insurance solutions for life science companies and managing client relationships in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Educational Background
Cristina Varner studied at San Francisco State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education. This educational background has provided her with a foundation that supports her work in the insurance and life sciences sectors.
Achievements in Insurance and Technology Development
Cristina Varner has made significant contributions to the insurance industry by developing and launching proprietary technology platforms for clinical trials. These platforms aim to reduce administrative friction for companies while safeguarding key liabilities. Additionally, she has crafted proprietary insurance product liability policy language that provides coverage for emerging science organizations, addressing a critical gap in the market.