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Lauryn Kothavale is Vice President of Insurance Research at Conning, based in Hartford, CT, where she leads research and analysis focused on the insurance market. Her role includes authoring thought leadership on evolving insurance trends and guiding institutional clients with data-driven insights, particularly in the areas of excess and surplus (E&S) insurance and Managing General Agents (MGAs).
Lauryn specializes in the MGA sector, E&S lines, and program business dynamics, with her recent work highlighting market growth, M&A activity, and the role of fronting carriers in supporting program expansion. She is recognized for her expertise in statistical modeling and market analysis within the U.S. property & casualty insurance industry, providing coverage of talent, technology, and specialization trends that shape sector performance.
Her career at Conning has progressed from Senior Analyst to Assistant Vice President and then to Vice President, reflecting her significant contributions to insurance research and strategic decision-making for clients. Lauryn holds an MBA in Management Information Systems from the University of Connecticut and a business degree in Hospitality Management from the University of Central Florida, underscoring her technical and industry acumen in insurance analytics and management.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conning | Vice President Insurance Research | Feb 2023 to Present | -Author of Conning MGA study, responsible for sizing the US Market. -Head of Consulting, Manage consulting projects including strategy development, business development, and transactional support. -Pr... |
| Conning | Assistant Vice President Insurance Research | Feb 2022 to Mar 2023 | -Property & Casualty analyst with a focus on homeowners insurance -Head of production team. -Conducted market research through surveys and interviews, providing valuable insights for publications. -Co... |
| Conning | Senior Analyst Insurance Research | Jun 2020 to Feb 2022 | -Research with a focus on homeowners state trends, managing general agents and trends in the industry. -Production and support on all property-casualty publications. -Researched primary and secondary ... |
| Travelers | Receivable Account Manager | Mar 2018 to May 2020 | -Performed financial reconciliation on all national loss sensitive deals sold to guarantee quality and accuracy on all billing invoiced. -Managed a book of business with over 245 active and non-activ... |
| Travelers | Account Receivable Analyst | May 2016 to Mar 2018 | - Analyzed premium audits to true-up active accounts accounts sold deals. - Reviews escrow for accounts and determined if money held could be returned to insured. -Provided exceptional customer experi... |
| Paychex | HR Solutions Payroll Specalist | Dec 2014 to Apr 2016 | -Amended federal and state unemployment and withholding tax returns, resulting in correct filings and waiving of penalty fees for clients. - Coordinated monthly, quarterly and annual tax filings to en... |
| Paychex | Senior Payroll Specialist | Feb 2012 to Dec 2014 | -Managed and processed payroll for over 100 client accounts with annual revenue over one million dollars. |
Education
University of Connecticut
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Management Information Systems, General
2015 — 2019
University of Central Florida
Business, Management, Hospitality
2007 — 2011
Others at Conning Inc. (22)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Senior Equity Analyst | Hartford, CT , United States |
D Delando Clarke | Senior Associate | Hartford, CT , United States |
 | Vice President, Investment Research | Hartford, CT , United States |
 | Vice President of Investment Systems | Longmeadow, MA , United States |
 | Vice President, Investment Applications | Hartford, CT , United States |
 | Vice President- Structured Product Trading | New York, NY , United States |
K Karen Kelleher | Portfolio Manager | Hartford, CT , United States |
R Raymond Crosby | Vice President, Portfolio Management | Hartford, CT , United States |
 | Head of Quantitative Research | New York, NY , United States |
A Andrea Chang | Portfolio Manager | CT , United States |
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