Lead Acquisitions Underwriter for a team of five at a Commercial Real Estate Investment startup.Operated remotely in Boston managing Southeast US territory, traveling quarterly for business conferences in Atlanta and Charlotte for in-person broker meetings to strengthen partnerships.Conducted market research for investment opportunities by assessing population growth, major employers, rental rates, and comparable property sales in field of interest.Determined liabilities associated with assets, including market, financial, regulatory, and operational risks. Created internal financial models and cash flow projections to estimate potential risks and returns associated with prospective investment opportunities.

Obtained prior authorization from insurance companies for medical procedures, scans, referrals, treatments, and medications for all patients in the Neurology clinic.Maintained detailed records and documentation of PA requests, approvals, denials, and any related correspondence.Collaborated with healthcare providers, including doctors, nurses, physician assistants, and pharmacists, to facilitate the PA process and ensure appropriate patient care.

Collaborated closely with in-house teams, such as Loss Control, Risk Quality Assurance, and Claims, to build expertise in the commercial healthcare industry.Managed communications between brokers and risk managers within the healthcare sector.Tailored negotiating strategies to match broker styles, retaining 96% of renewals. Oversaw Mid-Atlantic territory and adapted appetite based on emerging patterns within the book of business area.

As part of Liberty Mutual's 2-year Underwriting Development Program, I have rotated through:• Standards & Capabilities - our department which aids in the development of Underwriting Training Programs (6 months)• Excess Casualty Underwriting (9 months)• Energy Underwriting (9 months)• Loss Recovery & Subrogation (6 months, January - June 2020)

Effectively managed renewal book worth $5M in written premium.Balanced multi-line products to create cohesive policies covering GL, AL, and WC.Utilized full-account solutions to make rate increases more palatable across the account overall, such as focusing on modest rate decreases on one line against steep rate increases on another (example: -2pts WC vs. +15pts GL).Negotiated and achieved double-digit renewal rates on 9 of 32 accounts, which were successfully sold through early messaging about expectations, including detailed explanations in proposals, and making the renewal process as seamless as possible for brokers and clients alike.

Selected as one of seven national candidates for piloted Underwriting Development Program, rotating through numerous departments to develop a well-rounded underwriting perspective.Received high marks on account reviews and independent projects during the 2018 Excellence in Underwriting (EIU) Foundations class. Ensured that Excess Casualty’s Book of business was diversified in order to mitigate the risk of a limit's loss across the entire portfolio.Determined viability of prospects, enabling capacity for renewals overseen by underwriting mentor.

* Supported UWs and UAs on renewals and new business prospects.* Deconstructed applications, analyzed loss data and trends, and went over hazards and exposures with UW.* Assisted with projects and reports, including quote ratio analyses, audit compliance, and hazard analysis.* Shadowed different UW departments to see how the underwriting process differs based on the size of the account or the type; shadowed: Small Business Insurance, Medium Business Insurance, and Inland Marine.* Shadowed different departments to get a well-rounded view of the entire insurance process, including: claims, customer service, and personal lines.* Developed thorough understanding of UW process, especially in National Commercial Accounts.

• Joined as part of the Summer 2014 Team, and through hard work remained the only one of the group still employed by end of season.• Of nearly 30 frontend and tenured cashiers, selected for title promotion to “Guest Service Team Leader” after just one month of work.• Recognized by Target Corporate Human Resources for positive feedback from customers and efficiency at the cash register.• Invited to train to become a Floor Manager, however declined offer to return to The University of Georgia for the Fall 2014 semester.

* Served agents in a complicated specialty insurance market of Excess & Surplus lines* Assisted in all lines of coverage, including General and Professional Liability, Property, Commercial, Workers' Compensation, Umbrella and Excess, Directors and Officers, and Healthcare* Given the responsibility to write-up and send submissions to underwriters, quotes to agents, binding orders for review, and necessary correspondences to close sales, wile also working alongside brokers on renewals and servicing existing policies* Accompanied All Risks producers on marketing trips with agents and underwriters to learn firsthand how the social and relationship aspects of the insurance realm aid in successful business connections and deals

• Regularly recognized for tireless, complaint-free work ethic that includes a willingness to adapt to changes in schedule: regularly working double shifts and filling in for others in an effort to achieve restaurant goals and maintain customer satisfaction.• Chosen by management to dual train on both sides of the house, a position only two other of 19 hostesses and servers currently hold.• Frequently acknowledged for earning the highest percentage of tips to check balance each shift worked.• Trained to become Head Server.

• Out of 90 fellow student workers, was directly offered a promotion to Student Manager, a typically application-only position.• Chosen to oversee approximately 40 other students and eight stations.• Endorsed by management for core competencies and considered experienced in all aspects of food preparation and customer service.

• Within a month of starting, I was promoted to Front End Supervisor as the youngest and fastest promoted employee in the location’s history.• Granted responsibility of keys to our fine jewelry case which held thousands of dollars’ worth of valuables.• Became the lead “go-to” person for all things customer service related: able to successfully diffuse high-conflict situations, guarantee satisfaction, and positively influence employee morale.