Meeting Information

Paul Burkett is the President and CEO of Snoaspen Insurance Group, Inc. which specializes in risk management consulting, insurance teaching, and expert witness services for agents' errors and omission carriers.

Paul began his career as a Loss Control Representative for SAFECO Insurance Company after serving as an Officer in the United States Air Force. During his career with SAFECO, Paul served as a Loss Control Supervisor, Loss Control Manager, Commercial Sales Representative, Division Commercial Lines Underwriting Manager, and Regional Workers Compensation Manager. From Safeco Insurance Company, Paul worked for Frank B. Hall & Company as a Vice President in charge of Risk Management Services. Paul was responsible for design and implementation of alternative insurance programs such as pools, self-insurance, and captives. From Frank B. Hall, Paul assisted in establishing the Meadowbrook of Colorado office and focused on developing specialized group programs. Paul assisted in establishing TUITIONGard which specialized in coverages for private student loans provided through banks in the United States. This operation has recently been sold and the operations are being phased out over the next few years.

Paul has a Juris Doctorate from Concord School of Law, an undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota and has completed graduate work at the University of Oklahoma in Public Administration. Paul has obtained the following designations: Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Associate in Loss Control Management (ALCM), and Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU). Paul is a National Faculty member of The National Alliance and has served on the Board of Governors of the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors.

Cathy Trischan has been with the E&K Agency in Eatontown, New Jersey since 1996, currently serving as Director of Commercial Underwriting. She began her insurance career upon graduation from Rutgers University in 1987. She has worked as a claims adjuster for a major property and casualty carrier as well as in the commercial departments of several large, New Jersey agencies.

In addition to her work with E&K, Cathy provides education and consulting services to other agents, brokers and insurance companies. Sheis a National Faculty member of The National Alliance, and a regular speaker for the Professional Insurance Agents (PIA). She has taughtboth pre-licensing and continuing education courses for PIA, Brookdale Community College and other institutions. She has written courses and articles on various insurance topics and has served as an expert witness.

Cathy holds several professional designations including CPCU, CIC and CRM. She received an Award for Academic Excellence from the Insurance Institute of America and is a participant in the CPCU Society's Continuing Professional Development program.