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Commercial Property and Casualty marketing - insurance account underwriting and placement

Managed a 6-person team with responsibility for a 30 Million-dollar book of program business. Assisted Divisional Vice President with business development, underwriting and administration of Alternative Markets Division. Responsibilities included large accounts written using large deductibles and captives.

Developed and maintained positive relationships with partner insurance companies. Modernized in-house underwriting programs with company-interfaced rating and policy issuance. Managed placement of commercial business. Assisted agency president with finance, personnel and commercial lines operations. Converted agency profit sharing program from management.

Managed in-house underwriting programs through turbulent time in the industry. 50%+ price increases on many accounts. Excellent loss ratios and large profit sharing checks for the agency. Successfully transitioned programs from carrier to carrier during company merger activity.

Managed office serving entire state of WV. Developed and serviced 165 agencies. Increased writings and profitability during this assignment.

Began insurance career as a trainee assigned to the regional commercial staff. Advanced; Later, managed underwriting territory and staff of three. Responsible for profitable growth in territory with positive evaluation by agency plant.

Bba, Business Management

Activities and Societies: Phi Delta Theta

High School Diploma, College Prep