Laurie Pridgeon

Laurie Pridgeon has a strong background in insurance underwriting, specifically in the farm and ranch sector. Laurie most recently held the position of Director, Farm and Ranch at Bascule Equine Underwriting since April 2023. Prior to that, Laurie served as the Director, Farm Underwriting at American Reliable Insurance Company from June 2021 to April 2023, where they also held the roles of Farm Underwriting Manager and Executive AG Underwriter from March 2020 to June 2021. Before joining American Reliable, Laurie worked as a Senior AG Underwriter at American Reliable from May 2018 to March 2020. Laurie also gained experience at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company as a Large Account Farm Underwriter from December 2016 to May 2018 and as a Senior Farm Underwriter, AFIS from January 2016 to December 2016. Laurie began their career at Auto-Owners Insurance, where they served as a Farm Underwriter from June 2011 to January 2015 and as a Personal Property Underwriter from July 2000 to June 2011.

Laurie Pridgeon has a strong educational background in business administration and management. Laurie obtained a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from the University of Phoenix in 2008-2009. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from the same university from 2005 to 2008. Going further back, Laurie graduated from Olivet High School in 1991, having obtained a High School diploma. Additionally, they hold a certification as an Agribusiness and Farm Insurance Specialist (AFIS). No specific information is available regarding the institution or year of obtaining this certification.