Deborah Stotler
Deborah Stotler is a Senior Account Executive with Combined Insurance a Chubb Company based in Hart, Michigan, bringing over 40 years of experience in the insurance industry. She specializes in the supplemental voluntary benefits market, working closely with a diverse range of employers across Michigan, including schools, healthcare organizations, manufacturers, retail businesses, associations, and entertainment and athletic venues. Her approach is highly consultative, focused on helping organizations strengthen their benefit offerings while ensuring employees have access to meaningful financial protection options.
Throughout her career, Deborah has developed a strong reputation for delivering practical, employee-focused benefit solutions that are easy for employers to implement and highly valuable to their workforce. She has helped organizations integrate voluntary benefits programs that are 100% employee-funded, providing supplemental coverage at no direct cost to the employer. One of her proudest professional milestones was becoming the first in her company to achieve a million-dollar production accomplishment, reflecting her dedication, consistency, and long-term success in the field.
Beyond her professional life, Deborah is known for building lasting relationships with her clients, many of whom have become close friends over the years. She values connection and enjoys sharing personal moments, whether it’s travel experiences such as trips to France or updates about her grandchildren. At 68, soon to be 69, she continues to bring energy and passion to her work, believing that fulfillment comes from staying engaged in meaningful, enjoyable work while maintaining balance in life. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and traveling—moments that are deeply meaningful to her and serve as a reminder of what truly matters. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications from Michigan State University and defines success not only through her career, but through family, relationships, and living a life rooted in purpose and integrity.
• Michigan State University - BS in Telecommunications
• First in company to make a million dollars
What do you attribute your success to?
I also believe in keeping a positive mental attitude, which has influenced both my career and my personal life. My strong work ethic comes from how I was raised. I've always been taught that there are no shortcuts and that hard work pays off.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
I've learned that success comes from staying consistent, working hard, and pushing through challenges, even if the career path isn't something I originally planned.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I think women can be very successful in this industry because we naturally bring care, communication, and a sense of comfort to others, especially in something as complex as insurance.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
I don't focus on challenges; instead, I focus on meeting people, understanding their needs, and building relationships.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
What matters most to me is being happy, following the path God has for me, and treating people with care. In my work, I see everything as customer service, and I treat every client like family. My life doesn't get defined by my job. My life gets defined by how I'm raising my family and who we are. That's how my life is, I hope, to be defined by, is to be a good person.