Eric began his insurance career during college as an intern with State Farm Insurance. In 2008, after graduating from Iowa State with a degree in marketing, he became an agent with Farmers Insurance. In 2012, he left Farmers and with the help of his sister Carrie, started the Insurance Warehouse. Eric’s focus is commercial insurance and overall business development. He enjoys meeting new people and networking as much as possible. In 2016, Eric was named one of “Twin Cities Finest” by Mpls St. Paul Magazine. Eric resides in Maple Grove with his wife Megan and daughters Ella and Maya.
Carrie Skarnes Vice President Bio
Carrie Skarnes / Vice President
Carrie began her insurance career in 2010 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. She worked for both Aflac and American Income Life in Eau Claire before moving back to Minneapolis. Upon her return, she joined her brother Eric at Farmers Insurance before helping him start Insurance Warehouse in 2012. Carrie wears many hats but her main focus is training employees to be the best that they can be. In 2017, she raised just under ten thousand dollars for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man & Woman of the Year contest. Carrie lives in Crystal with her husband Cory and their rescue dog “Handsome” Frank.
Craig Skarnes Director of Sales Bio
Craig Skarnes / Director of Sales
Craig entered the insurance industry while completing his bachelor’s degree at the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire. After graduating, he moved to Fayetteville, Arkansas to recruit and train new agents at the Farmers Insurance District Office. He later returned to Minneapolis to join forces with his brother Eric and sister Carrie at the Insurance Warehouse. Now, as Director of Sales, Craig is focused on new business development and helps run the personal lines division. He currently lives in the “North Loop” of downtown Minneapolis and enjoys cheering on whichever Minnesota sports team is in season.
Taylor DiSpirito Commercial Sales Manager Bio
Taylor DiSpirito / Commercial Sales Manager
In 2017, Taylor moved from Moorhead, MN down to Minneapolis in order to become the commercial lines sales manager. While attending college, she began her insurance career as a receptionist where she worked her way-up to become the Commercial Lines Account Manager. When not at work, Taylor loves being at the cabin with friends and family, traveling, and exploring all the things that Minneapolis has to offer.
Ben Tamm Commercial Producer Bio
Ben Tamm / Commercial Producer
After graduating from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, Ben started his insurance career with Auto-Owners Insurance as a commercial lines underwriter and Motor Carrier/Trucking Specialist. Ben loves the culture at Insurance Warehouse. As he puts it, “IW does a great job in separating itself from the typical insurance agency. The people I work with on a daily basis make it easy to get up and go to work each day.” Ben likes to stay active. In the summer that means golfing and being out on the lake for water activities. In the winter it means working out to stay in shape for the summer!
Aric Arth Personal Lines Producer Bio
Aric Arth / Personal Lines Producer
Jennifer Steffen Commercial Acct Executive Bio
Jennifer Steffen / Commercial Account Executive
After graduating from Gustavus Adolphus College in St Peter, MN, Jennifer started her insurance career in 2014 handing General Liability claims. She later transitioned to working commercial accounts where she found her passion. She enjoys the constant learning that is required in the insurance industry. In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys crocheting, knitting and exploring nature.
Alejandra Martinez Account Manager Bio
Alejandra Martinez / Account Manager & Training Specialist
Katie Kauth Commercial Account Exec Bio
Katie Kauth / Commercial Account Executive
Katie Kauth has joined our Commercial Lines Team in 2018 as an Account Executive. Katie started working in the Insurance Industry during 2014 at Wells Fargo Insurance. She was promoted in 2015 to the Small Business Service Team and gained expertise with commercial bonds and flood policies. Wells Fargo Insurance was sold to USI Insurance Services in December 2017 and Katie received the USI Summit Award for Top Performing Service Associate in April 2018 – recognizing her outstanding service amongst associates at 150 other offices nationwide.
Bri Jones Customer Service Rep Bio
Bri Jones / Customer Service Representative
In addition to working at the Insurance Warehouse, Bri also attends Metro State University where she is pursuing a degree in Human Services. She started with Insurance Warehouse in June of 2017. Bri enjoys the continuous learning that is necessary to keep up with the industry. In her spare time, she loves the outdoors. From hunting in the fall and ice fishing in the winter to playing tennis in the summer.
Marcia Guaman Canar Customer Service Rep Bio
Marcia Guaman-Canar / Customer Service Representative
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