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"West Oak’s success has come from always putting our clients’ best interests first and always finding ways to improve and add more value to them"
Andrew mcquiston,
west oak family office, wellington-altus private wealth
After graduating with an accounting degree and obtaining her Certified Public Accountant, Julie Kadnar worked in public accounting briefly before joining Great American Insurance Group as an auditor. Those around her saw a results-oriented leader and encouraged her to join the company’s insurance operations. As she learned more about the business, she continued to grow her leadership and now oversees the operations for three of the company’s specialty property and casualty (P&C) insurance businesses.
While serving as divisional president of the company’s property and inland marine team, Julie worked with her employees to implement a multi-faceted business approach that included a shift in focus to more profitable lines of business, while creating efficiencies. Specifically, she implemented a LEAN mindset through an internal reward program to encourage employees to develop ideas to both grow the book of business and streamline workflow. This approach contributed to profitability while establishing an inclusive environment that encourages participation and teamwork.
Julie credits her colleagues for lifting her up along her career journey and tries to do the same for others through mentoring, personal interaction and career development. Her work influences not only Great American’s employees, but those in the industry at large. She is seen as a leader who serves as a model in employee advocacy and support.
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Julie Kadnar
Divisional Group President
Great American Insurance Group
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2020–present
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Deputy Principal at Australian Christian College - Southlands
Doctor of Education
2020–present
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2021
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Year 7 Community Leader and Leader for Learning Technologies and Platforms at Northern Beaches Christian School
Master of Business Administration, 2017–2019
2021
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2013
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Master of Education (Curriculum and Pedagogy)
2013
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Bachelor of Education (Primary)
2009–2012
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1991
2009
2017
2022
Julie Kadnar
Divisional Group President
Great American Insurance Group
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Insurance Business Magazine | Key Media
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Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
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Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
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Ted Talk in collaboration with key media
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1988
1991
2009
2017
2022
Julie Kadnar
Divisional Group President
Great American Insurance Group
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2022
2017
2009
1991
1988
2022
Insurance Business Magazine | Key Media
Promoted to divisional group president, where she oversees three of Great American’s specialty P&C businesses
2022
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2017
Human Resources Magazine | key media
Promoted to divisional president, property & inland marine, where she grew the business by 55% and reduced the expense ratio by seven points in five years
2017
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2009
Human Resources Magazine | key media
After five years of service with the company’s property & inland marine team, promoted to divisional senior vice president and became responsible for property & inland marine product management
2009
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1991
Human Resources Magazine | key media
Recognized as a results-oriented leader and moved to the company’s product, data and compliance team
1991
1998–2007
1988
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Joined Great American Insurance Group
1988
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