William Page
Managing Director
Wortham Insurance, Austin
How did you get into the insurance industry?
My father was in the agency business and a partner with Nieman Hanks and Puryear which sold to Frost Bank in 2000.
What do you like most about your job?
The independent, self-starter mentality, camaraderie with coworkers and the ability to work with coworkers to come up with the best solutions for clients’ needs.
What is the most challenging part of working in the insurance industry?
The email maze
What is something about the insurance industry most people don’t know?
The insurance industry has many moving parts. You can’t know everything about every aspect of the business, which is why teamwork is so important.
What would you tell young people who are considering insurance as a career choice?
If you are willing to work hard, listen, ask questions and follow through, you will succeed in the insurance business.
Bonus Question: What’s the most interesting thing about you that we wouldn’t learn from your resume alone?
I enjoy doing yard work.