Fernando Matara

Sr. Client Manager & Underwriter

Markets Covered: Chicago

Ancillary Experience: 20 Years

Nelligan: Class of 2024

Value: Fernando spent over 20 years in group underwriting covering all market segments with a recent focus on large and national accounts markets within Life and Disability product mix.

Origin Story: Prior to joining Nelligan, Fernando worked as Lead Underwriter at Voya Financial holding different underwriting positions at MetLife, Reliance Standard, and Cigna. Fernando’s educational background is Risk Management & Insurance with a bachelor’s degree from Temple University in Philadelphia.

Fernando currently lives in Boca Raton, FL with his family and his French Bulldog-Obi.

Fernando Matara

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