Preferred Mutual’s Raue named to RISE advisory board of directors

NEW BERLIN, N.Y. — Preferred Mutual Insurance Company announced that Michelle Raue, its senior VP and chief claims officer, was recently appointed to the Rising Insurance Star Executive (RISE) advisory board of directors. 

RISE provides young professionals entering the insurance industry with resources to help them build a successful career through networking, mentorships, training, education, recognition, scholarship, and leadership opportunities, according to a Preferred Mutual release.

Raue brings more than 30 years of experience in the property and casualty insurance field to RISE with an extensive background in claims. “She is forward-thinking and is well-respected for her ability to drive continuous process and performance improvements that deliver distinguished claims experiences for organizations, agents, and policyholders,” Preferred Mutual stated.

Raue said she is “incredibly passionate about the mission of RISE to grow and uplift the next generation of insurance professionals.” She cited data showing that more than half of the industry set to retire in the next 15 years and noted that it’s vital to promote the industry “as a worthy and honorable career option.” 

Preferred Mutual Insurance offers property and casualty insurance coverage to more than 232,000 individual and business customers through a network of more than 560 independent agents located throughout New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.