Sheila Shaw, AU
Vice President,
Underwriting

Biographical Profile

Sheila Shaw joined Irwin Siegel Agency, Inc. (ISA) in August, 1992 as an Underwriter for the Developmental Disabilities Program. She was promoted to a Senior Underwriter in 1993 and assumed Underwriting responsibility for the large accounts, which included accounts with premiums of $300,000.00 and over.

Ms. Shaw was promoted to Assistant Vice President of Underwriting in 1997 and held that position until December, 2000 when she was promoted to Vice President of Underwriting. She currently manages three underwriting regions, with an Assistant Vice President of Underwriting, two Regional Underwriting Supervisors and 22 Underwriters/Assistant Underwriters. Sheila has been instrumental in the successful development of ISA's underwriters during the last six (6) years.

Prior to joining ISA, Ms. Shaw worked for Markel Corporation as an Underwriter for a program that insured Summer Camps, Day Cares and YMCA/YWCAs. Her underwriting responsibilities included reviewing submissions for eligibility, determining premium required on new and renewal business, placing facultative reinsurance as required by underwriting guidelines, reviewing loss control surveys and recommendations and following up for compliance. Markel employed Sheila from 1990 to 1992 when Markel opted to relocate their book of business to their Glen Allen, VA headquarters.

Before joining Markel Corporation, Ms. Shaw worked for The Rhulen Agency as a Senior Customer Service Representative in the Large Commercial Lines Accounts area. She handled a diverse group of insureds with account premiums over $200,000.00. Her responsibilities in addition to the daily servicing of the accounts included preparing new and renewal submissions to insurance markets, working with bid specifications, preparing quote comparisons and quote proposals and confirming that all coverage requested for the insured had been provided. Sheila started at the Rhulen Agency in June 1984 in an entry-level position of a clerk and developed her knowledge and understanding of coverage and the insurance industry through on the job training and educational courses related to the insurance field. Sheila remained with the Rhulen Agency until their merger with Markel Corporation in 1990.

Ms. Shaw received her Associate in Underwriting designation in 1994 and has completed and passed the national exam for CPCU 7 course on management. Sheila attended and successfully completed the 12-part Crestcom Advanced Management course in May, 2001. In addition, she has attended various insurance workshops and skill development courses.