During the course of his insurance career, BARRY SEAGO has drawn upon his rich and varied experience in integrating strategy to drive business growth. His broad-based industry knowledge, coupled with having lived and worked in different cities, have shaped a unique perspective of how underwriting issues are handled in each state. Barry has worked in a number of market segments responding to middle market accounts and national accounts with the best available products, handled the toughest scenarios, and become adept at troubleshooting issues when they arise. He is known as a responsive, collaborative, and empathetic leader who supports the revenue goals of the organization and brings out the best in his teams.Early on, Barry was drawn to the interaction between insurance company, agent and buyer. He quickly learned how to ask the right questions, assess customer needs, identify exposures, and provide the best solution to a problem. He was fortunate to have great mentors who energized and nurtured him, a positive impact that he pays forward as a leader. He has helped numerous insurance producers sharpen their skills, gain the trust of their clients, and grow their books of business. His financial background, calm demeanor, and thoughtful business approach have enabled him to thrive in high-pressure roles that demanded P & L responsibility.Decades of dedicated service as an underwriter have helped Barry gain a competitive advantage in mitigating risk, navigating complex issues, retaining accounts, acquiring new accounts, and minimizing loss. Essential to his success is his ability to adapt the strategy to pace with shifting demographics and a rapidly-changing economic environment. He brings solid analytical and communication skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail in streamlining the process of providing insurance, while embodying the carrier’s core values of family, community, education, and philanthropy.
