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elaine montgomery-baisden

elaine montgomery-baisden

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elaine's work combines: Business, Technology, and Problem Solving

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Day In The Life

Chief Underwriting Officer, Personal Insurance

I help develop , underwrite and implement an array of personal insurance products for our agents and customers!

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

    Roosevelt

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Finance, General

    University of Maryland-College Park

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Insurance Underwriters:

Bachelor's Degree: Finance, General

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life has been direct

  • 1.

    Took two different roles in my career that I wasn't sure were a great fit, but turned out to be foundational for higher level roles.

  • 2.

    Have relocated for my job twice!

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Parents:

    Focus on pure finance / accounting type roles.

  • How I responded:

    Go with your gut and listen to your inner voice versus external voices.

Experiences and challenges that shaped me

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  • My parents couldn't afford to finance my college education, so I funded it myself ! I have been working since high school and successfully managed my course load along the way!

  • Sometimes you have to be comfortable taking a chance !