Dan Thomas - CIC, CRM, CPCU

Dan Thomas CIC, CRM, CPCU

Partner / Risk Advisor

I graduated from Auburn University in 1998 with a degree in Finance and started work a week later at the WR Berkley Corp. as a commercial insurance underwriter. After a year and a half, I moved over to the Highlands Insurance Company also as a commercial underwriter. After three years on the underwriting side, I became an independent insurance agent in 2001 and spent 13.5 years at a Dallas insurance agency where I became VP of the construction insurance practice. I joined Patterson & Associates in 2014 due to their outstanding reputation and leadership within the industry.

Industry education and involvement have always been important to me, so I worked very hard to achieve several industry designations. I hold the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation, the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation, the Certified Risk Manager (CRM) designation, and I’m also a licensed risk manager. I’ve been involved with the Independent Agents of Dallas, the Dallas Chamber of Commerce, and the Dallas CPCU Society.

Q&A

What are your hobbies &/or guilty pleasures? I like to swim, ride a bike, play music, read, and observe nature.

What brings you joy outside of work? Spending time with my family and friends.

What do others say your strengths are? Being a good guy who does what he says and is honest with everyone.

What do you love most about working for Patterson & Associates? The people and culture of the organization.