Austin graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a double major in Entrepreneurship and Finance. After college, he worked as a Production Underwriter at Great American Insurance Company in Cincinnati, OH for 6 years. He specialized in underwriting high hazard commercial operations; that were insured in the “Non-Admitted” market. His specializations include large product manufacturers, high risk premises exposures (trampoline parks, chemical plants, etc.) and new venture businesses. He also spent time underwriting commercial farms, non-profit organizations and property risk. Austin is actively pursuing various professional designations.