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Mrs. Jessica Knutsen, CIRMS

USI Insurance Services

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Jessica has been practicing insurance for 18 years. She has built expertise pre-underwriting, negotiating and placing insurance programs exclusively for Community Associations. She joined USI Insurance in April 2011, she is a Partner and Vice President at USI Insurance - Community Associations Practice. 

Education:

George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, Bachelor of Science, Business and Marketing

Professional Designations:

  • Community Insurance & Risk Management Specialist® (CIRMS) designation administered by Community Associations Institute (CAI).
  • Educated Business Partner Distinction (EBP) designation administered by Community Associations Institute (CAI).
  • Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) professional designation awarded by the National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research.

 

CAI Industry Recognition:

  • 2020 Educator of the Year by the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Chapter of CAI
  • 2021 Volunteer of the Year by the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Chapter of CAI
  • 2021 Rising Start of the Year by the Southeastern Virginia Chapter of CAI
  • 2022 Educator of the Year by the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Chapter of CAI  


USI Insurance Recognition:

  • 2014 Outstanding Employee
  • 2015 Summit Award recipient
  • 2021 Peak Award recipient
  • 2023 Peak Award recipient

 

Industry Involvement:

     CAI National:

  • 2020- 2021 Business Partner Council in an At-Large position (Insurance Broker)
  • 2022- 2023 Business Partner Council in an At-Large position (Insurance Broker)
  • 2023 -2025 Member of Board of Trustees
  • 2024 Business Partner Council - Chair
  • CIRMS Planning Commitee for the Law Seminar

      CAI Local Chapters: Active member of 9 different committees

  • Chesapeake Chapter: Beacon
  • Washington D.C. Metropolitan Chapter: Quorum, Education, VA Legislation, Membership, Business Partner Taskforce
  • Southeastern Virginia Chapter: Programs, Social, Communications (Currents)
  • VALAC - appointed