Vice president, Southeast region
Risk Placement Services
Since 2014, Laura Allen has served as the vice president of binding operations for Risk Placement Services’ Southeast region, responsible for managing five profit center leaders to accomplish local, regional and divisional goals. She is also involved in M&A, producer recruiting and corporate strategic initiatives. Most recently, Allen was area president for RPS Fort Lauderdale, where she was responsible for recruiting, training and developing strategies for growth. Prior to this position, she was the underwriting manager for the RPS branch in Lexington, Kentucky, where she established and grew the property/casualty binding department. In 2019, she was recognized with RPS’ David E. McGurn Founders Award.
She has also been awarded with the 2013 NAIW CWC State Award, the Underwriter Excellence Award 2008 and more. Allen is active with and has supported a number of organizations including WSIA committees, CPCU Society, FAIA, LAAIA, IIABC, UK Alumni Association, AOPi Alumni and Southland Christian Church.
