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Katie Katzman serves as the executive vice president of human resources for Amwins. Since joining the firm in 2010, she has overseen all core HR functions, including benefits, payroll, talent acquisition, and employee relations across all divisions. In addition to her HR responsibilities, she is a member of the Brokerage Division leadership team, where she is known for her strong commitment to both the business and the people who power it.
Katzman is deeply engaged in the broader insurance community. She has volunteered with the Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association, particularly in support of internship programs, and has been active with the Association of Professional Insurance Women.
A graduate of North Carolina State University, Katzman also devotes time to local community outreach and has been involved with the Junior League of Charlotte. She and her husband, Michael, live in Charlotte with their twin sons, Sam and Will.
4725 Piedmont Row Dr, Charlotte, NC 28210
704 749 2700
katie.katzman@amwins.com
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Katie Katzman
Executive Vice President, Human Resources
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2010–2012
2012–2015
2015–2018
2018–2025
2025
Accounting Analyst at Amwins
2010–2012
Human Resources Associate at Amwins: joined the HR team and supported the development of the team to focus on both key functional areas, as well as defining dedicated support for business divisions
2012–2015
Human Resources Business Partner at Amwins: served on the steering committee to develop the Amwins Broker Development Program
2015–2018
Senior Vice President, Human Resources at Amwins: supported creation and served on Amwins Brokerage Leadership Team; served on steering committee to develop Amwins Marketing Broker Academy
2018–2025
Executive Vice President, Human Resources at Amwins since 2025: serves on the steering committee for the Amwins Women’s Leadership Program and the D&I Council
2025
Milestones
Milestones
Sept 2021
Feb 2022
Apr 2022
Jul 2022
Aug
2022
Suncorp Bank introduces Solar Home Bonus offer for customers who are choosing renewable energy for their homes
Sept 2021
Month-on-month market share growth commences
Feb 2022
Suncorp Bank wins the Canstar award for most outstanding value in investment loans
Apr 2022
Suncorp Bank wins Money Magazine’s Bank of the Year and Business Bank of the Year awards for the fifth year in a row
Jul 2022
Suncorp Bank’s turnaround times are the lowest they have ever been. The lender becomes Australia’s first certified carbon neutral bank for both its operation and transaction services
Aug 2022
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She continually assesses strategy, aligning talent, technology, and capital with Fortegra’s future vision. By helping people understand the value of their work, Taylor drives engagement and fosters a culture where everyone sees themselves as a builder of the company’s future.
With respect to her impact at Fortegra, she adds, “I enjoy taking on operational challenges that enable our underwriting, actuarial, and finance professionals to focus on their core priorities, ultimately delivering meaningful value to Fortegra's partners and stakeholders.”
Three themes anchor her approach to both role and career:
commitment to continuous learning
focus on serving the enterprise and adding tangible value
alignment with companies whose values mirror her own
Recognized by Insurance Business as an Elite Woman 2026, Taylor is aware of the importance of visibility and representation. In a sector where senior female role models remain limited, she has chosen to see barriers as an invitation to chart her own course.
Through mentorship, active participation in networks of women C-suite leaders, and initiatives like Fortegra’s Network of Women (N.O.W.) program, she is helping build clearer pathways, stronger support systems, and broader possibilities for the next generation.
“If my experience can help someone navigate their path with more confidence or clarity, then recognition like this becomes much more meaningful,” she says. “My goal is to help create a cycle where every generation of leaders lifts the next one higher.”
“My goal is to help create a cycle where every generation of leaders lifts the next one higher”
Abbie Taylor,
Fortegra
“This type of work energizes me because, like many of us at Fortegra, I’m a business builder at heart”
Abbie Taylor,
Fortegra