Hometown Torrington Age 36 Someone who inspires me Oprah Winfrey Simultaneously, as a longtime self-taught artist, Carrie wanted to explore her options for a career in the Fine Arts. When the agency for which she worked went through a focus shift, she saw this as an opportunity to explore her art career on a full-time basis. In 2013, she started her own business, The Taylored Spirit, creating custom paintings on commission, with a focus on pet portraiture. She continues to do this at present. About the same time, she began teaching as a paint instructor for the Arts Desire in Watertown, which she also continues to enjoy.
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arrie Taylor is a young professional in the fields of Insurance and Fine Art who lives and works in Torrington, CT. The daughter of an entrepreneur, Carrie was drawn to the business segment of industry at a very young age. She began her professional career in Mortgage Lending, through which she honed her financial, analytical, technical, and professional skills. In 2010, she found what would become an excellent fit for her occupation: Insurance. After obtaining her Property and Casualty Insurance
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License, Carrie continued her insurance education with additional designations: MLIS (Management Liability Insurance Specialist); ACSR (Accredited Customer Service Representative); and, most notably, her CPCU (Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter) Designation – the most recognized in the industry. She achieved all this by the end of 2013. Carrie started at an insurance agency in Washington Depot, CT as a Customer Service Representative; however, with a voracious appetite for education and through a gracious mentorship at the agency, she was ultimately promoted to Vice President of Commercial Insurance.
In 2015, Carrie decided to augment her artistry income by taking on a part-time position at Brooks, Todd & McNeil in Torrington, CT. However, due to her resume, credentials, and drive in the insurance industry, she was offered a full-time position, which she accepted. Carrie now pursues her fine art career part-time. She currently leads the Commercial Lines Service Department at Brooks, Todd & McNeil, where she takes immense pride in the team’s value, integrity, and work ethic. Carrie is extremely driven to support many causes in the non-profit sector. She is no stranger to personal adversity. As a child, Carrie lost a parent to cancer at a young age. She is also a survivor of domestic violence, and a person in longterm recovery from a sub-
stance use disorder. These life challenges have fueled Carrie’s passion and compassion for others. She has a strong desire to be of service to – and a positive influence on – any person (or animal) in need. As an animal lover, Carrie offers her time, talent, advocacy, and financial assistance to many rescue and animal support organizations, such as For the Love of Jack, the Brass City Rescue Alliance (BCRA), Westley’s Wish Rescue, and The Little Guild of Saint Francis. Additionally, in 2015 she used her artistic abilities to paint a train statue for the Chamber and KidsPlay Museum fundraiser; this statue is now on display at the corner of Franklin Street and East Main Street in Torrington. Carrie also donates her time in support of addiction and recovery non-profits such as Women for Sobriety (WFS) and Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR). Carrie is also the Founder and Chair of the Community Charity Committee (CCC), an employee-based committee at Brooks, Todd & McNeil. This year, the CCC is spearheading six large campaigns to support both local and national non-profit organizations, including: Suits for Soldiers, Hands for Grace Pet Food Pantry, Susan G. Komen Foundation, T.R.E.D, E.C.A.D., and Susan B. Anthony.