Nichelle Dawkins, CPCU, API, ARC, AU, AIDA, AIAF, AINS
Sr. Director Data Engineering
Travelers Insurance
Bedford, Texas
CPCU since 2007
Society member since 2007
Vice Chair of the Membership Committee
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Tell us about yourself as a professional. Do you have a special interest or area of expertise,
unusual background or experience, or a topic or skill you’re working to get better at?
I love data and initially pursued a career in insurance to be an actuary. I later pivoted to product management/development and worked at vendors that support carriers. I always enjoyed sharing my insurance expertise with the IT and data professionals to deliver solutions. In my current role, I lead teams of data engineers that refine business insurance data for our partners. I am excited to continue grow in this space within the P/C insurance industry.
Why are you passionate about working in insurance and/or risk management?
I love this industry because there are so many facets you can explore. I also love that at its core, the industry is about protecting members of our communities and making them whole when a loss does happen.
Tell us about something you enjoy outside of work, a cause you support, a hobby, family activity,
or anything else that is important to you.
Outside of work, I am heavily involved with volunteering. I have served on 2 city commissions and do work with other local alumnae of my sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
In your opinion, what’s the best thing about being a CPCU Society member?
I think the best thing about the CPCU Society is the leadership opportunities. I completed the CPCU designation and joined the Society early in my career. I've had an opportunity to learn from the best in terms of project management and event planning by being part of I-Day and scholarship luncheon committees for my local chapter. I also love the diverse network that the CPCU Society offers me as part of an amazing group of dedicated professionals.
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Twitter: @nicdorda
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