Name: Ashley Laubscher
Hometown: Ames, IA
Alma Mater: Iowa State University
Employer: Grinnell Mutual
Title: Director – Commercial Underwriting
Insurance Designations: CIC and CPCU
Have you achieved any recent promotions, awards, degrees, etc.? Recently promoted to Director of Commercial Underwriting from Commercial Underwriting Manager
Area of study: Hospitality Management for undergrad. I am taking MBA courses now with a focus in Risk Management and Insurance.
How long been a member of CPCU? 2 years
How as your involvement with CPUC influenced your career? It helps in my everyday work. My increased knowledge helps me work faster and more efficient. I have been able to take train individuals and the department with the information I have learned.
What’s something about you (a fun fact) that not many people know? I have three young boys and two dogs. We go camping most weekends all summer and fall.
What’s the last book you read (personal or professional)? Leadership textbook. I hope to read something for fun on my holiday school break.
Words you live by: Keep goals, personal and professional, to stay motivated in life.