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2024 Amerisafe Top Gun award winner
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Aaron Young

DeRidder,LA

Summary

Hardworking and effective USL&H/Maritime Underwriter at Amerisafe with a proven track record of achieving a 97% policy retention rate as well as 93% premium retention rate in 2024. Skilled in risk assessment and relationship building, I excelled in reducing losses and enhancing client satisfaction through tailored and personable underwriting strategies and effective collaboration with sales and safety teams. I am a humble, hungry, and smart young man that will excel in the insurance industry, and believe I am a valuable asset for this role. Being born in raised in South Louisiana, my honest and to the point perspective has been a key factor in driving my success early in my career.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

USL&H/Maritime Bound Business Underwriter

Amerisafe
11.2022 - Current
    • Policy retention rate of 97% within my book of business in the 2024 year.
    • Premium retention rate of 93% within my book of business in the 2024 year.
    • Member of the Amerisafe Underwriting Training Team.
    • Favorable loss ratio overall, with low claim frequency and severity compared to the average in high-hazard Workers Comp.
    • Work closely with a sales, safety, and new business team to effectively and profitably grow my book of business.
    • Documented underwriting decisions and provided evidence of compliance with applicable regulations.
    • Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries promptly and offering comprehensive explanations of underwriting decisions.
    • Developed strong relationships with brokers, leading to a higher volume of quality submissions and successful underwriting.
    • Reduced company losses by identifying potential risks and recommending appropriate mitigating measures.
    • Assisted in developing training materials used to educate new hires on essential job functions, contributing to their successful onboarding and integration into the team.
    • Made approval and denial recommendations by determining accurate risk levels.
    • Mentored junior underwriters, providing guidance on best practices and improving overall team performance.
    • Collaborated with sales teams to develop competitive pricing strategies for new products, increasing market share.
    • Enhanced policyholder retention with personalized underwriting approaches tailored to individual needs.

Business Partner

Jaywhipz
09.2021 - 11.2022
    • Successfully started and ran this small business with my dad, accruing 20+ industry partners and securing deals.
    • Increased client satisfaction by streamlining business processes and implementing innovative solutions.
    • Played a crucial role in company growth by identifying new market opportunities and developing comprehensive strategies.
    • Provided exceptional customer service to clients, addressing their needs promptly while maintaining a professional demeanor.
    • Managed strategic partnership initiatives to drive measurable outcomes and deeper relationships with cross-functional teams.
    • Stayed informed on industry developments and market trends to gain competitive advantage.

Education

High School Diploma -

Rosepine High School
Lake Charles, LA
05.2019

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management / Radiologic Sciences

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Skills

  • USL&H and Maritime coverages and endorsements
  • Ability to comprehend and abide by Underwriting guidelines
  • Risk assessment
  • Analyzing data
  • Application review
  • Relationship building
  • Portfolio management
  • Risk management
  • Loss prevention
  • Policy renewal
  • Industry trends

2024 Amerisafe Top Gun award winner

The Amerisafe Top Gun Award is earned through hard work, efficiency, and the best overall numbers within the company.

Timeline

USL&H/Maritime Bound Business Underwriter

Amerisafe
11.2022 - Current

Business Partner

Jaywhipz
09.2021 - 11.2022

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management / Radiologic Sciences

McNeese State University

High School Diploma -

Rosepine High School

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