Derek Blomquist Email & Phone Number

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

• Ensure rate adequacy and accuracy for a portfolio of nine states in the West Region, with Written Premiums totaling over $7 billion• Manage, develop, and empower a team of Pricing Managers and Analysts of varying tenure• Provide insight to senior leadership to maintain profitability and ensure growth objectives are met• Lead multiple committees and projects to further the development of the department's leaders and individual contributors, while also improving the science of Pricing

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

• Manage, develop, and empower a team of Pricing Analysts of varying tenure• Ensure rate adequacy and accuracy for five states in the West Region, with Written Premiums totaling over $900 million, while also maintaining compliance with state regulatory agencies• Provide insight to our partners in Product to maintain profitability and ensure objectives are met• Lead multiple committees and projects to further the development of the department's individual contributors, while also improving the science of Pricing

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Manage, develop, and empower a team of Pricing Analysts of varying tenure• Ensure rate adequacy and accuracy for five states in the West Region, with Written Premiums totaling over $900 million, while also maintaining compliance with state regulatory agencies• Provide insight to our partners in Product to maintain profitability and ensure objectives are met• Lead multiple committees and projects to further the development of the department's individual contributors, while also improving the science of Pricing

Sacramento, California Area

• Provided insight on current rate levels by compiling and presenting rate adequacy indications• Tested the impact of newly introduced enhancements and demonstrated an in depth understanding of a state's product and regulatory environment• Communicated directly with state regulatory agencies to file and implement rate revisions• Completed ad hoc analyses to investigate issues and grow my understanding of the business

Sacramento, California Area

• Provided insight on current rate levels by compiling and presenting rate adequacy indications• Tested the impact of newly introduced enhancements and demonstrated an in depth understanding of a state's product and regulatory environment• Communicated directly with state regulatory agencies to file and implement rate revisions• Completed ad hoc analyses to investigate issues and grow my understanding of the business

Sacramento, California Area

• Investigate complex, first and third party losses from initial investigation through final resolution• Maintain timely and accurate financial loss reserves by accurately assessing all elements of each exposure• Use service oriented approach with internal and external customers to ensure that company standards are consistently met and exceeded• Work directly with executive leadership to drive process improvement and operational efficiency• Mentor current staff and new hires on company guidelines and process efficiency

• Investigated and resolved first party property claims• Effectively triaged new losses to ensure prompt and accurate claim handling• Exceeded efficiency standards while providing exceptional customer service

• Conducted comprehensive financial audits, compliance audits, and agreed-upon procedures• Performed analytical procedures to detect unusual financial statement relationships• Performed internal control and substantive tests• Served as a lead member of the recruiting committee and hiring team

• Monitored employee productivity and optimized procedures to reduce labor costs• Mentored employees to foster personal development and improve overall customer experience• Improved store service ranking from lowest 25%, to top 10% within the company