ReSource Pro Underwriting Chief Earns Doctorate Amid Rising Demand for Specialized Insurance Expertise
Event summary
- Zenobia Hastie, Head of Underwriting & Data Reporting at ReSource Pro, earned a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership and Innovation from Purdue Global University on June 30, 2026.
- Hastie completed the three-and-a-half-year program while leading a team of over 30 professionals supporting MGA, carrier, and specialty insurance clients.
- ReSource Pro serves 3,200+ carriers, brokers, wholesalers, and MGAs, maintaining a 96%+ client retention rate for over a decade.
- The company has been listed on the Inc. 5000 list 16 times, placing it among just eight companies to achieve that level of repeat growth recognition.
The big picture
ReSource Pro's focus on deep practitioner expertise comes as alternative insurance markets expand rapidly, driven by capital investment and specialty program innovation. The company positions itself as a back-office partner for MGAs and other entities navigating operational challenges associated with scaling, regulatory requirements, and technology implementation. This strategic emphasis on expertise aligns with broader industry trends toward specialization and operational complexity in the insurance sector.
What we're watching
- Operational Scaling
- How ReSource Pro's investment in deep practitioner expertise will affect its ability to support the rapid growth of alternative market entrants.
- Market Differentiation
- Whether ReSource Pro can sustain its competitive edge by combining insurance domain knowledge with operational intelligence.
- Talent Development
- The pace at which other insurance industry players will follow ReSource Pro's lead in prioritizing professional development as a strategic imperative.
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