Aaron Zeigler
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Hardworking and passionate Contract Surety Underwriting Manager with strong organizational and risk analysis skills. Eager to serve as an asset to a company and enhance the surety portfolio. Proven track record of premium growth and responsible underwriting across seven years in the surety industry. Dedicated to the art of Surety!
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Surety Underwriting Manager
IAT Insurance Group
01.2024 - Current
- Responsible for managing and growing a $2 million book of Contract and Commercial Surety business. Account sizes were within $75mm/$150mm.
- Collaborate with home office team to drive profitable growth and maintain strong relationships with key accounts and agents.
- Maximize gross written premium, while minimizing loss ratios and combined operating ratios via thorough underwriting practices.
- Cultivate new relationships by strategically appointing agencies. Agencies included both surety-savvy and less surety sophisticated ones.
Midwest Regional Manager - Contract Surety
The Gray Casualty & Surety Company
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Introduced Gray Surety to Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana marketplaces, and grew premium from $0 to $1.5mm.
- Responsible for underwriting accounts up to $25mm/$75mm in the standard market, as well as using non-standard tactics
- Drove profit and premium to meet financial goals and objectives through development, negotiation and execution of business plans
- Developed aggressive marketing plans, strategically targeting and appointing surety agencies, and thoroughly underwriting in accordance to Gray's underwriting manual.
Territory Manager - Contract Surety
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Responsible for overseeing Nationwide's Small Contract Surety portfolio in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and West Virginia.
- Tripled premium growth in less than two years.
- Marketed, managed and underwrote new and existing surety business through direct contact with select agencies and producers.
- Completed agency visits to develop new accounts, serviced existing accounts, and enhanced agency relationships.
Contract Surety Bond Underwriter II
Great American Insurance Group
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted in managing and growing GAIG's contract portfolio with agencies in Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia
- Developed branch marketing plans, targeted existing agencies and contractors, and prospective agencies and contractors
- Recommended credit lines of authority while applying responsible business logic to reach decisions as authorized
- Communicated logic to Bond Manager and Home Office Personnel
- Performed projects to increase efficiency & effectiveness in day-to-day & managerial tasks.
Contract Surety Bond Underwriter
Great American Insurance Group
07.2017 - 12.2019
- Assisted in managing a$4.5 million portfolio with agencies in North and South Carolina
- Reviewed and assessed risk profiles of contractors, which include financial strength, nature of work performed, accuracy of data flow, and exposure analyses
- Collaborated with Bond Manager and Senior Underwriter to develop underwriting and marketing expertise.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Finance -
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05.2017
Leadership Experience
Kentucky Surety Association, Louisville, KY, 12/2021, Present, Vice President, Responsible for growing organization's footprint and membership., Plan annual social event and assist with planning quarterly meetings., Attend networking, professional development, community service, and social events.
Certification
AFSB - Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonding
Timeline
Contract Surety Underwriting Manager
IAT Insurance Group
01.2024 - Current
Midwest Regional Manager - Contract Surety
The Gray Casualty & Surety Company
09.2023 - 01.2024
Territory Manager - Contract Surety
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
08.2021 - 09.2023
Contract Surety Bond Underwriter II
Great American Insurance Group
01.2020 - 08.2021
Contract Surety Bond Underwriter
Great American Insurance Group
07.2017 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Finance -
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
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