Matthew Smyth

CPCU, CRIS

Partner, Managing Account Executive, National Accounts

Responsibilities
Matthew Smyth is responsible for the overall servicing and management of commercial accounts, which includes all Property and Casualty coverages. Smyth directly manages a supporting team of professionals and is responsible for the direction and oversight of the Claims and Safety services deployed on his accounts. Smyth’s clients represent a wide range of industries including construction, energy, hospitality, and real estate.

Smyth is the Co-Chair of the organization’s Construction Practice Group, which is made up of team members from every Property and Casualty department. The Group is responsible for staying current on trends, providing client deliverables and being an internal resource for the National Accounts practice.

Smyth enjoys teaching others as well. As an active Continuing Education instructor, Smyth leads multiple internal training sessions each year and is active participant in internal and external speaking engagements.

Background
Smyth began his career with Conner Strong & Buckelew in 2001 as an intern for Major Accounts. He was later hired and placed in an Account Management training program where he worked within numerous departments of the company on a working rotation. Upon completion of the program, Smyth accepted a full-time position in the Major Accounts practice as an Account Manager and has remained with the organization.

Education
Temple University – Bachelors of Business Administration in Risk Management and Insurance.

Professional Designations
Associate in Risk Management (ARM)
Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)
Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS)