Patrick Hitchingham Cic, Cawc

Patrick Hitchingham, CIC, CAWC has extensive work experience in the insurance industry. Patrick started their career as a Commercial Insurance Agent at Anderson Insurance Agency in July 2008 and worked there until May 2014. Patrick then joined Walton Insurance Group in May 2014 as a Commercial Insurance Advisor, where they gained expertise in various insurance matters, including large loss settlement, self-insured programs, environmental issues, employee benefits, loss control programs, safety programs, and underwriting preparation for local and national clients. At Walton Insurance Group, Patrick also provided clients with insight and risk evaluation to help them reduce claim exposures. Patrick held the position of Vice President at Walton Insurance Group from December 2019. Before their insurance career, Patrick was involved in sales and finance at Extreme Dodge from April 1994 to May 2006. Additionally, they owned and operated A & M CAR WASH from 2005 to March 2020.

Patrick Hitchingham, CIC, CAWC, began their education journey by attending Western Michigan University from 1989 to 1995. During this time, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Aviation and Business.

In 2014, Hitchingham pursued a specialized field of study and enrolled in the Certified Authority on Workers Compensation program. Patrick successfully completed this program in 2015, earning the CAWC Designation and further advancing their knowledge in Workers Compensation.

Additionally, Hitchingham obtained the Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC) designation from The National Alliance for Insurance. However, the specific timeframe for acquiring this certification is not provided.

Overall, through their educational pursuits, Hitchingham has gained expertise in Aviation and Business, Workers Compensation, and Insurance Counseling.