Anita LaFaive
Claim Manager
Northland Insurance Company
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
My first job after college was underwriting life insurance. I developed passion for investigating.
I worked in a team environment, so no individual ownership for handling claims.
I wanted be responsible for my own claim workload, so I worked hard and was promoted.
My family pushing me to go out on a limb and take the opportunity to experience new things.
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
Chippewa Falls Senior High School
Chippewa Falls Senior High School
Career
Claim Manager
I manage a group of individuals that investigate claims.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Law
Business
Problem Solving
Day to Day
My favorite part of the job is meeting with, coaching, mentoring and training my staff. I enjoy discussing claim files, strategies and resolution. I assist them in investigating coverage issues, liability and evaluating bodily injury claims.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
In my claim career I have worked with people having various degrees, including History, Math, English, Business, Insurance and Law. To work in insurance you must have an analytical mind, be able to use logical reasoning, have strong communication skills and understand financial services. Depending on whether you are looking for a role in claims, actuary, underwriting or agency will depend on what classes, experience or licenses you need. Take an opportunity to internship or job shadow.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
"Why would you want to be in insurance? You know that all insurance people do is cost you money, they increase your premiums for no reason. They don't pay what they owe and they are out to cheat you."
Challenges I Overcame
First-Generation College Student
