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ELITE WOMEN 2018 JULIE DILLMAN Senior vice president and global head of operations Chubb Group
As global head of operations for Chubb, Julie Dillman oversees a wide range of functions and areas, including IT and digital/e-business operations, real estate and facilities, workflow management, and contingency planning and business continuity. Dillman joined Chubb in 2016 from Travelers, where she served as executive vice president for operations, e-business and analytics. During the course of her long career at Travelers, Dillman held numerous roles, including leading investment strategies for customer and agent platforms, as well as company-wide digital and analytics strategies.
LIZ VAN DERVORT Producer Gillis, Ellis & Baker
DEBBIE WILLIAMS First vice president and regional manager USG Insurance Services
During her career at USG, Debbie Williams has been instrumental in the growth and development of three branch offices and has taken on a mentorship role with several branch managers throughout the company, all on top of maintaining her own book of business. She consistently strives to be the best partner to her carriers and agents, working tirelessly to place the business that comes across her desk.
After graduating from Louisiana State University with a degree in advertising, Liz Van Dervort began her career at Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Company, specializing in healthcare and professional liability insurance. She quickly fell in love with the industry and thrived in it thanks to her problem-solving and analytical thinking skills. Armed with specialized knowledge of healthcare practice operations and professional exposures, Van Dervort joined Gillis, Ellis & Baker in 2012 to work with clients on commercial P&C placements, as well as personal lines and employee benefits. Van Dervort regularly shares her knowledge with clients and prospects, authoring articles on various insurance-related topics, starring in educational videos for a local business publication, and presenting seminars on topics ranging from specific policy language understanding to complex contractual and employment issues. A leader in her community, Van Dervort is an active committee member of the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, where she was named Board Member of the Year in 2016. She is also a member of the Young Leadership Council, 504ward and several other organizations in the New Orleans area.
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