Hope M Ziarnik

Hope M Ziarnik is an experienced insurance professional currently serving as Assistant Vice President - Underwriting at Old Republic Risk Management since March 2014, specializing in captive programs. Prior to this role, Hope held various positions at Liberty Mutual Insurance from 2008 to 2014, including Underwriting Specialist and Division Manager - Underwriting Support, where responsibilities encompassed managing a Middle Market book of business and overseeing the transition of underwriting support staff. Hope’s earlier experience at Wausau Insurance Companies involved roles such as Regional Underwriting Manager and Line Underwriting Manager, contributing significantly to new business growth and team development. Hope's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Management from Upper Iowa University, as well as additional qualifications from AICPCU, including ARM and CPCU designations.