Sheila Blesh, Cic Email & Phone Number

Traverse City, Michigan, United States

Midwest Region

Originally hired by Lake States Insurance and retained when purchased by Harleysville and then by Nationwide. Career path includes Senior Underwriter, Commercial Underwriter, Associate Underwriter, and Underwriter Assistant. Most recently provided remote underwriting team support to agencies in more than 10 states in Northeast and Midwest. Extensively experienced in insurance underwriting policy and procedures. Accepted and analyzed insurance applications for a myriad of commercial businesses. Authorized and developed appropriate pricing for commercial business. Provided agents with rates, set up and issued policies and facilitated billing arrangements. Ensured all mandated guidelines are supported prior to underwriting policies. Conducted monthly reviews at agency level to monitor sales performance, analyze loss ratio, set growth goals , and drive business through incentive programs. Prior to Nationwide purchase, managed a book of business with 4.5M in annual premiums and an average of 1350 policies in force. Served 25 agencies throughout upper northern and western Michigan as well as a sizeable book in the Greater Chicago area.

Sacramento, California Area

Reviewed applications for completion and followed up with agents to clarify information. Rated new policies, processed endorsement requests including the deletion of coverages, cancellations, reinstatements, audits and issued policies. Ordered motor vehicle reports and inspection reports. Maintained company manuals , rate manuals bulletins and form listings. Focus was on auto intensive custom program groups.**Manually rated large fleets of special types of vehicles such as zone rated, school buses and emergency fleets. **Extensive agency contact tracking account activity and file status.

Business Administration And Management, General

Business Administration And Management, General