Susan Knipp

Susan Knipp has a strong background in finance and accounting, with experience in both insurance and technology companies. Susan has held various roles throughout their career, including positions at AXIS (AXIS Capital) and Zurich North America.

At AXIS, Susan served as the Global Head of Insurance Premium Accounting, where they were responsible for managing premium accounting cash and collections for Axis US Insurance. Susan also acted as the Duck Creek Billing Lead and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Duck Creek implementation, maintenance, and upgrades. Susan oversaw statutory, GAAP, and internal monthly and quarterly reporting for Axis Capital Premium Receivables, which included premium receivables for US Insurance, Reinsurance, and A&H.

Prior to their time at AXIS, Susan worked at Zurich North America, where they held various finance and accounting roles. Susan served as a Senior Finance Manager, responsible for managing financial information for the F&I business within Zurich. Susan advised senior management on financial goals, ensured accurate financial data and analyses were available to the business unit, and calculated the financial impact of opportunities and risks.

Additionally, Susan served as a Finance Manager at Zurich North America, where they were responsible for reporting financial results for two of the three business units. Susan also prepared the financial plan and budget for the business divisions, as well as the balance sheet financial plan.

Furthermore, Susan has experience in SAP accounting software, having served as both an SAP Manager and an SAP Configurer at Zurich North America. In these roles, they were responsible for all functional aspects of SAP software, including development, maintenance, enhancements, and customization to meet business requirements.

Overall, Susan Knipp has demonstrated expertise in finance and accounting, with a strong focus on financial reporting, analysis, and management. Susan has successfully managed teams, implemented software systems, and provided strategic financial advice to senior management.

Susan Knipp has a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Management Information Systems, General from Avila University which they completed from 2001 to 2003. Susan also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Avila University from 1993 to 1995. Additionally, they attended California State University, Long Beach from 1992 to 1993 and Pittsburg State University from 1989 to 1991, although no specific degrees or fields of study were provided for these two institutions.