My career is filled with a history of success. I was ranked #2 in the United States for new business sales for a Fortune 100 health insurance & benefits carrier; Sold and serviced agency’s largest healthcare & benefits account with revenues of $170M, 16 locations, and over 420 employees; Led a diverse service team of 27 multi-national employees, improving quality outcomes, meeting all deadlines & elevating service standards; Led underwriting effort to defend and retain 98% of company’s $54M middle market renewal book after former management and underwriters left the company and attempted to acquire accounts for their new company; Completed intensive 4-week insurance adjusting course graduating first in my class of 40 adjusters. I am a well-trained, growth-driven, innovative insurance professional with an excellent analytical background including 15+ years experience in evaluating business operations, making tactical risk selections, and dedication to returning underwriting profit to the organization; highly successful at building collaborative cross-functional relationships across the organization, with distributor partners and customers; an expert at improving service levels, delivering targeted business growth, and exceeding profitability goals to maximize company profits; Skilled at relationship building, managing agency relations, territory management & travel; extensively trained in risk management, risk control, and claims management.Some of the character traits that have aided me in achieving my career successes include being: Knowledgeable / Competitive / Trustworthy / Persuasive / Organized / Responsive / Timely / Strategic / Flexible / Adaptive / Empathetic / Dependable / Optimistic / Innovative / Articulate / Committed / Disciplined / Detail-oriented / TransparentContact Details:*** Email: bretthowell67@gmail.com*** Phone: (614) 600-7991