Martin Bell

Martin Bell has extensive work experience in the insurance industry, with a focus on reinsurance and financial management. Martin is currently employed at IAT Insurance Group since 2017, where they have held the role of Principal Accountant and later promoted to AVP Reinsurance Accounting in January 2019. Prior to this, they worked at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd from 2014 to 2017 as a Reinsurance Financial Manager. Before joining Zurich, Martin worked at Zurich Insurance from 2009 to 2014 as a Senior Reinsurance Finance Analyst.

Before their tenure at Zurich, Martin worked at Kemper Insurance as a Reinsurance Manager and Director from 2006 to 2009. In this role, they managed professional staff and was responsible for financial reporting and special projects. Previously, Martin worked at Resources Global Professionals from 1999 to 2006 as an Associate, Finance & Accounting. During this time, they provided accounting consulting services to large corporate clients in various industries including insurance, wireless communications, and financial services.

Additionally, Martin has experience as a Reinsurance Consultant at Coregis Insurance in 1999 and as a Consultant, Accounting & Finance at Bell & Associates from 1991 to 1999, where they provided accounting consulting services to corporate and small business clients. Earlier in their career, Martin worked at Hyatt Hotels Corporation as a Consolidation Supervisor from 1989 to 1991, where they prepared consolidated financial statements. Martin also worked at Arthur Andersen & Co. as a Senior Auditor from 1986 to 1989, where they planned and supervised audit engagements for clients in the financial services industry.

Martin Bell attended Benet Academy from 1978 to 1981, where they pursued a College Prep program during their high school years. In 1984, they enrolled at Illinois State University and completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting in 1986. Additionally, Martin possesses a certification as a Certified Public Accountant from the AICPA, although the specific details regarding when they obtained this certification are not available.