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Elise Scheinecker, Account Broker
How did you get into the insurance broking industry?
After studying psychology and working as an assistant underwriter, I’d built up a solid grounding in the industry, so when Sam thought I’d make a good broker and the opportunity came up, it felt like a natural next step.
What is something about working in insurance that has surprised you?
That there really is insurance for anything you can think of. It sounds like a cliché until you’re actually in it; I once came across a filter category simply labelled “alpacas”, and it made me laugh, but it’s a genuine reminder that the possibilities are endless. Whatever your situation, there’s almost certainly a policy for it.
What do you like doing when you are not at work?
I tend to rotate through hobbies depending on what’s caught my attention: crochet, painting, baking, resin work, or reading. When I step away from all of that, you’ll usually find me spending time with my partner, often on the beach or out in the bush.
1) Favourite movie?
10 Things I Hate About You – though like Sam, it really does depend on my mood.
2) Favourite animal?
Cats. Tigers to tuxedos, I love them all.
3) Favourite food?
Gelato or cheese. I refuse to choose between the two.
4) Favourite holiday destination?
Hawaii, specifically Kona.
5) Favourite karaoke song?
“Tequila” by the Champs.
