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Sulphur Springs, Tx, Us

Assessing each risk to determine proper placement.Maintain large profitable book of business with a low loss ratio.Training and providing mentorship to other underwriters and associates.Worked directly with the insured to find placement for their commercial insurance needs through both admitted markets as well as surplus lines.Evaluate possibility of losses due to catastrophe or excessive insuranceIdentified portfolio risks resulting from client's underlying business practices, underwriting investigations or fraud exposure.

Richardson, Texas, United States

• Identify and minimize risks by utilizing due diligence and applying sound judgment to escalate underwriting issues when necessary and recommend opportunities for a profitable portfolio.• Review, evaluate, and price moderately complex business by applying sound Underwriting judgment and adhering to company policy within established authority.• Identified portfolio risks resulting from client's underlying business practices, underwriting investigations or fraud exposure.• Responsible for new business production, renewal retention, and overall profitability of assigned book of business, as well as retaining and building business relationships.• Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.• Ensure adherence to underwriting standards, objectives, and guidelines of program by maintaining files.• Assist with improvements in underwriting practices, pricing, and market strategies by providing feedback to upper level.• Evaluate possibility of losses due to catastrophe or excessive insurance.

Irving, Texas, United States

• Extensively handle various types of auto claims, including Personal Injury claims from start to finish.• Slashed payroll/benefits administration costs 30% by negotiating pricing and fees, while ensuring the continuation and enhancements of services.• Directed and coordinated various investigations conducted by field investigation team.• Followed up on potentially fraudulent claims initiated by claims representatives.• Maintained contact with claimants and attorneys to determine treatment status.• Reviewed new files to determine current status of injury claim and to develop plan of action.• Evaluated all evidence with ultimate goal of creating positive outcomes for client's claims.• Keeping members informed throughout claims process and thus receiving several customer service awards, such as Dallas Claim Rep of the Year.• Analyze and explore vehicle estimates and police reports, as to accurately discuss all aspects of a file to my customer.

Dallas, Texas, United States

• Quickly promoted from entry level job as an Assistant Manager to Executive Assistant Manager in under a year.• Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.• Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.• Managed all aspects of store operations, including organization, maintenance and purchasing functions.• Increased store sales by 12% by evaluating target markets and proposing marketing strategies.• Project leader amongst multiple levels of management, thus spearheading sales to help make my store the highest grossing in the Dallas market.Fine-tuned my decision making skills in all aspects of store operations, from marketing to customer service.