Professional Profile: Christine Chipurnoi, 2014

Name: Christine Chipurnoi, MS, CPCU, RPLU Title: Senior Vice President Company: Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA, Inc. Location: 330 Madison Ave., N.Y. Birthplace: New York Education: BS, Adelphi University; MS, Finance & Risk Management, Boston University; CPCU - Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriting Designation; RPLU - Registered Professional Liability Underwriting Designation First job outside of real estate: Delivering Newsday and babysitting jobs First job in real estate or allied field: 1981 - first job insuring real estate assets What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I help developers, contractors, real estate owners and hotels understand risk, find ways to mitigate or avoid it, develop and implement risk transfer mechanisms (including insurance and surety), I advocate for clients regarding all aspects of insurance including claims. How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Spending time with my kids, preparing a great meal and a glass of wine Favorite book or author: Harvard Business Review Favorite movie: "Pretty Woman" Last song you purchased/downloaded? Pitbull/Ke$ha, "Timber" One word to describe your work environment: Rewarding Rules to live by in business: The most important things in business are your reputation and your time. Treat every client like they are the most important one, because they are. Be honest, work hard, listen and do what you say you will do. If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? My Dad, it could be anywhere. What is your dream job? I love the career I have now.