MarketScout
Kiara Parker-Smith is an experienced professional in the insurance and marketing industries, currently serving as the Underwriting Services Lead at MarketScout since August 2022. In this role, Kiara trains underwriting assistants, reviews and approves business transactions, and collaborates on process improvements to enhance productivity and client satisfaction. Previous experience includes roles as an Assistant Underwriter at MarketScout, Operations Coordinator at Kindred Spirits & Wine, Licensed Sales Professional at Allstate, and Underwriter Assistant at State Farm® among others. Educational background includes studies in Fashion Merchandising at Stephen F. Austin State University and the University of North Texas.
MarketScout
About MarketScout MarketScout is an insurance distribution and underwriting company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The firm is a Lloyd's Coverholder and MGA for U.S. insurers. MarketScout owns and operates the MarketScout Exchange as well as over 40 other online and traditional underwriting and distribution venues. MarketScout is founder of the Council for Insuring Private Clients (CIPC) and administers the Certified Personal Risk Manager (CPRM) designation in partnership with The National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research. The firm founded the Entrepreneurial Insurance Alliance (EIA) in 2007 and presents the Entrepreneurial Insurance Symposium (EIS) every September. In 2017, MarketScout founded MarketScout InsurTech (MIT) venture fund. In January 2018, MarketScout launched its Incubator to accelerate start-up MGAs and assume operational functions for existing MGAs and insurers. MarketScout has offices in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, and Washington, DC. For more information, please visit us at MarketScout.com. California license #260357.