Lyndsey Christofer Executive vice president

Chubb Construction, a unit of Chubb Ltd.

New York

Lyndsey Christofer knew in high school that she would work in the insurance industry, so she weighed her career options when planning for college.

“My father, who spent his career in facultative reinsurance, introduced me to actuarial science when I was a high school senior,” she said. “I ended up attending Penn State University, majoring in actuarial science.”

She began working at American International Group Inc. as an actuary in 2005. After four years working as an actuary, however, she longed to experience working with clients and moved into the role of excess casualty underwriter.

When she joined Chubb Ltd. in 2013, she continued as an underwriter. “I’m fortunate to be able to use my analytical skills every day, and my actuarial experience provided a great background for underwriting risk, which I greatly enjoy.”

Her dedication has not gone unnoticed. Matt Merna, senior vice president at Chubb, and division president, North American accounts, said Ms. Christofer “is a terrific coach and mentor to her staff. She inspires and encourages her team to perform at a very high level.”

Her passion for her craft and focus on results increases her and her colleagues’ productivity, he said. “I appreciate how she has embraced being a role model, setting the path for others to follow.”

When it comes to helping others become established in the industry and the workplace, Ms. Christofer recalls her mother’s advice to “treat others the way you want to be treated.”

“I make a conscious effort to treat all people equally — and the way I would want to be treated if I were in their situation.”

She also makes it a point to stay well connected to all levels of her team and organization. “I have a passion for helping a new generation of insurance professionals and often speak at different trainings and panels and give my time to listen and offer career advice,” she said.

“Most importantly,” she added, “this business has provided the opportunity to meet many dear friends and exceptional people. It is the relationships that I have made that make this business and this career so much fun.”