Jennifer Howard
Boston
Summary
Results-driven premium finance executive with extensive experience in strategic planning, financial oversight, and team leadership. Proven ability to streamline operations, maximize revenue growth, and enhance organizational efficiencies via "out of the box" thinking and data driven analytics.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sr Vice President
Afco Direct
Boston
09.2019 - Current
- Created and manage 600 million dollar premium finance portfolio
- Leveraged financial acumen and market analysis to identify opportunities translating into 32% YOY growth
- Designed and implemented revenue generating efficiencies between carriers and Top 20 Insurance Brokers
- Implemented AI solutions for clients with an emphasis on program business.
Sr Vice President
First Insurance Funding
03.2017 - 08.2019
- Created and managed 500 million dollar premium finance portfolio
- Designed and won 5 RFPs with top 10 National Brokers
- Cultivated relationships with internal stakeholders, business partners and clients to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to maximize revenue for clients
Managing Director
Aon
08.2015 - 02.2017
- Management and growth of 1.4 billion dollar portfolio
- Revenue Generation in excess of 1 million dollars
- Defined and tracked key performance indicators to measure the success of the organization.
- Coached and motivated team, driving sales and delivering exceptional customer service.
Vice President of National Sales
Flatiron Capital
Boston
10.2005 - 08.2015
- Created and managed 750 million dollar portfolio
- Developed client portfolios to maximize return on investments while minimizing risk.
- Analyzed data from internal systems to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement within the organization's sales operations.
- Implemented innovative marketing campaigns designed to increase brand awareness among target audiences.
Education
Executive MBA - business
John Hopkins
09.2024 - 03.2026
Certification in Private Equity -
Oxford University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Corporate Studies
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA, USSkills
- Premium Finance
- Strategic Leadership
- Risk Management
- Financial Analysis
- Credit Underwriting
- Training and developing staff
Affiliations And Achievements
- Founding Member of Boston Chapter of the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation
- Chair person for IICF Cradles to Crayons annual fundraiser
- Former Board Member North America Women in Construction
- Prior Board Member for St John School
- Co chair St John annual Gala
- Former Advisory Board Member at UVM
Timeline
Executive MBA - business
John Hopkins
09.2024 - 03.2026
Sr Vice President
Afco Direct
09.2019 - Current
Sr Vice President
First Insurance Funding
03.2017 - 08.2019
Managing Director
Aon
08.2015 - 02.2017
Vice President of National Sales
Flatiron Capital
10.2005 - 08.2015
Certification in Private Equity -
Oxford University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Corporate Studies
Boston College