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Barbara Hummel, recognized by Influential Women, builds A banking career on faith, integrity and lasting relationships. SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / - With More Than 30 Years of Experience Across Financial Services, Banking, Lending and Business Development, Barbara Hummel Continues to Make Relationship-Driven Service the Foundation of her Professional Success San Antonio, Texas - Barbara Hummel has built a distinguished career in financial services by staying committed to principles that have remained constant throughout more than three decades of industry change: faith, honesty, integrity, loyalty and service. Today, as a Vice President Regional Banking Manager, she draws on extensive experience in banking, lending, customer relationship management and business development to help individuals and businesses identify financial solutions aligned with their goals. Her career reflects both versatility and perseverance. From beginning as a teller in the savings and loan industry while attending college to progressing through corporate compensation, insurance, consumer lending, banking operations and business development, Hummel has developed a comprehensive understanding of the financial services industry. Each chapter has strengthened her ability to understand clients, navigate changing circumstances and build relationships that extend far beyond individual transactions. Hummel's entry into banking came early, when she worked as a teller while pursuing her education. That experience gave her an important understanding of the fundamentals of retail banking and, equally importantly, introduced her to the importance of personal interaction in financial services. She later spent nearly a decade working in corporate compensation with BOC Gases. There, she developed expertise in employee relations, compensation administration and organizational support. Her experience expanded further when she entered the insurance industry with State Farm, where she continued to strengthen her customer service and relationship management abilities. After relocating to Texas, Hummel joined USAA Federal Savings Bank. During her seven years with the organization, she worked in consumer lending as well as the Titles and Liens Department. The experience provided her with valuable insight into lending processes and the operational side of financial services while continuing to develop her ability to serve customers effectively. Hummel subsequently joined Amegy Bank, where she spent more than a decade building upon her banking expertise. During her tenure, she advanced to Assistant Vice President and Branch Service Manager, taking on responsibilities spanning operations, client service, leadership and business development. Across each position, Hummel developed a professional philosophy centered on the belief that banking is ultimately about people. While financial products, lending rates and account offerings are important, she believes that the relationships surrounding those products are what create meaningful and lasting value. Today, Hummel's work is focused heavily on community engagement and business development. She participates in networking events, cultivates new business opportunities and works directly with clients to understand their financial needs. Whether connecting customers with lending options, deposit products or broader banking solutions, she takes a personalized approach designed to help clients pursue their individual objectives. Her responsibilities also extend to maintaining relationships with existing customers. Hummel places significant importance on communication and follow-through, recognizing that exceptional service does not end after an account is opened or a loan is completed. Her goal is to remain a trusted resource for clients as their financial circumstances and priorities evolve. One of her proudest professional accomplishments is seeing clients choose to continue their banking relationships with her even after she has moved from one institution to another. For Hummel, that loyalty represents something much more meaningful than a business transaction. It demonstrates that trust, service and personal connection can transcend institutional boundaries. That relationship-driven philosophy has become particularly important as the banking industry faces a complex economic and competitive environment. Higher interest rates have created challenges for both consumers and financial institutions. Elevated borrowing costs can reduce demand for consumer and commercial loans, while banks simultaneously face pressure to offer competitive deposit yields as customers consider high-yield alternatives. At the same time, the financial services market has become increasingly crowded. Many institutions offer similar products, making it difficult for organizations to differentiate themselves solely through traditional financial offerings. Hummel believes the answer lies in returning to one of banking's most fundamental strengths: human connection. In her view, institutions that focus exclusively on products and pricing risk becoming interchangeable. Exceptional service, however, can create a deeper sense of trust and loyalty. When customers believe their banker understands their needs and genuinely cares about their success, the relationship becomes less transactional and more collaborative. For Hummel, relationship building is therefore not simply a networking strategy. It is a long-term approach to sustainable business development. Her professional philosophy is rooted in the advice she received throughout her own career: conduct business with honesty, integrity, loyalty and service. She believes that following these principles naturally creates relationships capable of lasting throughout a career. Another principle she continues to follow is simple but meaningful: don't be on time - be early. Hummel believes that arriving five minutes early is already late, a philosophy reflected in her habit of arriving 10 to 15 minutes ahead of appointments and meetings. To her, punctuality is more than a matter of scheduling; it demonstrates respect for other people's time and reflects a broader commitment to professionalism. Hummel also encourages young women entering the banking industry to lead with honesty and authenticity. She believes that the energy people put into the world often influences the relationships and opportunities that come back to them. One lesson that has stayed with her is the idea of being mindful of the "shadows" a person casts. A negative presence can attract negativity, while a positive attitude can encourage positive relationships. Throughout her career, Hummel has consciously tried to cultivate an environment built on encouragement, trust and respect. Her faith is central to that philosophy. Hummel attributes her success first and foremost to God. She describes her faith as the foundation of both her professional and personal life, explaining that she turns to God for guidance and prays over everything she does. Her faith shapes how she approaches decisions, challenges and relationships. She strives to follow the teachings of Jesus by treating others with love and compassion, guided by the belief that God is love. Whether navigating difficult circumstances or celebrating positive moments, Hummel remains committed to maintaining gratitude and faith. That perspective has helped her navigate more than 30 years in an industry that has undergone significant transformation. Rather than allowing changing markets, economic uncertainty or professional transitions to define her career, she has focused on maintaining the principles she believes create lasting success. In addition to her professional responsibilities, Hummel remains committed to serving her community. She participates in financial education initiatives and is involved with organizations including Operation Homefront and Texas Women in Business San Antonio. Her community involvement reflects her broader belief that professional success carries an opportunity to contribute to the people and communities around her. Hummel is also registered with the National Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) under #1166427 and serves as a commissioned Notary Public in the State of Texas. As she continues her career in banking and business development, Barbara Hummel remains focused on a straightforward but powerful principle: people remember how they are treated. In an industry where products can often look remarkably similar from one institution to another, she believes genuine relationships, consistent service and trust provide the strongest foundation for long-term success. With decades of experience behind her, Hummel continues to demonstrate that successful banking is about more than numbers. It is about listening to clients, keeping promises, serving communities and building relationships that endure. For her, faith provides the foundation, integrity provides the standard and service provides the pathway to meaningful, lasting professional relationships. Influential Women Influential Women provides a platform where women from all backgrounds can connect, share their perspectives, and create content that empowers themselves and others. Through storytelling, thought leadership, and creative expression, Influential Women amplifies voices that inspire change. 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Insurance moves: HDI, USAA, Davies, WTW and ISC Group. HDI Global US has a new chief commercial officer with 30 years of distribution leadership - and the appointment is the most visible signal yet of the carrier's intention to make the US its primary international growth market. Several insurance organizations announced leadership changes this week, spanning carrier commercial strategy, professional services finance, actuarial consulting and board governance. HDI Global US names chief commercial officer. HDI Global US has appointed Uwe Schoberth (pictured, left) as chief commercial officer, where he will lead the carrier's distribution and broker management, and marketing and communications functions, reporting to CEO Shadi Albert. Schoberth brings more than 30 years of distribution leadership experience, most recently as chief distribution officer, US/Bermuda at Canopius Group, with prior roles at Joyn Insurance, Lloyd's of London, Blackboard Insurance, QBE Insurance and 13 years at XL Group. The appointment continues a broader reorganization since Albert himself took over as CEO in July, which is part of HDI Global's four-year Xcelerate29 strategy aimed at making the US its primary international growth market. That leadership transition followed the departure of Jim Clark after 23 years leading the US business, and coincided with HDI Global's improved first-half 2026 results, with its combined ratio improving to 90.7% from 91.6% a year earlier. A chief commercial officer role explicitly built around distribution and broker management, arriving alongside a stated strategy of bringing underwriting, claims and service teams closer to brokers, suggests retail and wholesale brokers with existing HDI Global US relationships should expect more proactive engagement from the carrier on appetite, capacity and service commitments in the coming months. USAA adds a retired Navy vice admiral to its board. USAA has appointed retired Vice Admiral Craig Clapperton (pictured, center) to its board of directors, effective September 1. Clapperton brings 36 years of military leadership, including command of the USS Theodore Roosevelt and the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, along with senior roles at US Cyber Command and US Navy Space Command. Agents competing for military-affiliated clients may note Clapperton's cyber and technology background as a signal of where USAA's governance priorities are heading, but no near-term change to distribution or underwriting appetite should be expected as a result. Davies names a new group CFO from NielsenIQ. Davies, a specialist professional services and technology business serving the insurance sector, has appointed Alban de Vatteville (pictured, right) as group chief financial officer. De Vatteville joins from NielsenIQ, where he served as deputy CFO and CFO of its Activation business, and previously led finance for NielsenIQ's acquisition and integration of GfK, along with its separation from Nielsen under Advent International ownership. Saulter said de Vatteville's public and private capital markets experience would support Davies' Vision 2030 strategy, which aims to double the size of the business, including continued investment in AI and automation across its ClaimPilot claims technology suite. Davies provides outsourced claims, adjusting and technology services to carriers and MGAs rather than working directly with retail brokers, so this hire has limited immediate broker relevance. That said, brokers whose carrier or MGA partners rely on Davies' ClaimPilot platform for claims handling may see downstream improvements in claims speed and customer experience as the company's AI investment accelerates under new finance leadership, worth watching if claims turnaround has been a pain point with any Davies-serviced carrier. WTW adds two directors to its reserving and capital team. WTW has appointed Gary Rohrig and Justin Rosile as directors within its Property and Casualty Reserving and Capital team. Rohrig joins from Akur8, where he led reserving specialist work on the actuarial platform's global P&C solutions, and will focus at WTW on its ResQ reserving technology and Unify automation platform. Rosile joins from Grange Insurance, where he oversaw analysis and adequacy of roughly $1 billion in reserves as AVP of corporate actuarial. Brokers advising carrier or MGA clients on reserve adequacy or capital modeling engagements, particularly in program or MGA-fronted business where reserving transparency is often scrutinized by capacity providers, may find WTW's expanded bench relevant when recommending outside actuarial resources to those clients. USAA's P&C president becomes ISC Group's first US male ambassador. ISC Group, an organization focused on advancing women in insurance, has named Randy Termeer, president of USAA's Property and Casualty Group, its first US male ambassador. Carmen Powell, ISC Group's CEO, said the appointment builds on USAA's longstanding support for the organization's work developing female leadership pipelines. Termeer said he looked forward to serving as an active ally in developing future industry leaders. ISC Group's ambassador model and USAA's continued backing of it offer a template other carriers and brokerages might consider for their own diversity and leadership-development initiatives.

USAA has appointed Vice Admiral Craig Clapperton, U.S. Navy (Retired), to its Board of Directors, effective 1 September. Clapperton brings 36 years of military leadership experience, including commanding the USS Theodore Roosevelt and the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, along with senior roles at U.S. Cyber Command and U.S. Navy Space Command. His career spanned traditional sea and air power through to cyber, space, and artificial intelligence operations. He received the Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Award for Inspirational Leadership. USAA, founded in 1922, serves more than 14.5 million members of the U.S. military, veterans, and their families. The company employs over 36,000 people worldwide.