Since January 2010, Zach Latimer has enjoyed working as a Consumer United advocate in our New Jersey auto insurance division. Born and raised about 50 miles north of New York City in Pound Ridge, NY, Latimer moved to Boston where he studied business at Northeastern University with a specific focus on marketing and entrepreneurship.Recently celebrating his one-year anniversary at the company, Latimer really appreciates the start-up experience he's received. When asked about what he's valued most so far, Latimer replies, "It's pretty fun working for a start-up because it allows me to contribute to the success of the company and witness its growth. Since I started at Consumer United, we've gone from offering savings with one insurance provider in New Jersey to partnering with multiple companies in several more states. Now, we provide savings on auto, home and life insurance on a national level."
When asked about financial advice, Latimer stresses the importance of investing wisely and setting money aside for the future--although he admits that saving money doesn't always come easy for him because he loves to spend it on traveling. "I love to travel as much as possible, and I really love Spain, Italy and other international destinations. I would like to eventually move to a Spanish-speaking country for a few years, or maybe forever if it works out."
When he's not in the office, Latimer enjoys nodding his head to the beats of soulful house music. Also an avid fan of New York's sports teams, Latimer enjoys watching the Red Sox–Yankees rivalry from enemy territory, especially when the New York team win. "I really enjoy watching the Yankees make these Red Sox fans cry, while the Knicks are making an effort to be a respectable basketball team again," he adds.
