Amber Dellaposta
Insurance Underwriting
Northern Virginia
Summary
Commercial Lines Underwriter with 5+ years of experience managing large, complex commercial accounts and high-revenue portfolios. Skilled in underwriting, pricing, and loss-sensitive account management, holding active delegated authority to make independent financial and risk decisions. Experienced in supporting renewal strategies for large accounts, partnering with internal and external stakeholders, and driving profitable portfolio growth. Highly analytical and client-focused, with proven success in multi-state, remote environments and a strong understanding of corporate underwriting philosophy and standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Associate Underwriter
Trident Public Risk Solutions
08.2024 - Current
- Manage a portfolio of 50+ complex, loss-sensitive commercial renewal accounts, representing over $4M in premium, ensuring profitable growth and adherence to underwriting guidelines.
- Exercise active delegated authority to review, quote, accept, decline, or modify renewal accounts, implementing pricing strategies consistent with company philosophy.
- Analyze financial data, loss trends, and exposures to identify patterns and make sound recommendations to improve portfolio performance.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and brokers to support large account renewal surveys, safety management initiatives, and claims coordination to enhance service delivery.
- Utilize underwriting systems and Excel to maintain accurate account information, documentation, and reporting for continuous improvement initiatives.
Assistant Underwriter
W. R. Berkley
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Supported underwriting operations for high-value commercial accounts, including those exceeding $9M in annual premium.
- Partnered with underwriters and producers to execute underwriting strategy, process endorsements, manage renewals, and maintain compliance with company standards.
- Collected, reviewed, and analyzed financial statements, loss runs, and exposure data to support decision-making for new and renewal accounts.
- Developed training materials and onboarding resources to improve team knowledge, workflow efficiency, and service consistency.
- Managed high-volume documentation and requests while consistently meeting service-level agreements and regulatory compliance requirements.
Implementation Specialist
Abbott
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Managed account creation, user access, and system troubleshooting for a proprietary web-based platform.
- Configured and customized client accounts to meet specific operational needs, compliance requirements, and regulatory standards.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and enhance system functionality and user experience.
Education Support Specialist II
John Tyler Community College
09.2019 - 11.2020
- Coordinated and administered complex standardized examinations in compliance with institutional and agency guidelines.
- Maintained data integrity and ensured secure testing environments by enforcing confidentiality and security protocols.
- Supported students, faculty, and administrators through clear communication and procedural guidance.
Brand Associate Lead
Old Navy
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Assisted with pricing, signage, and merchandising to ensure accurate product presentation and store organization.
- Helped set up marketing materials and in-store displays for promotions and seasonal events.
- Supported team members during tasks by providing guidance and helping coordinate workflow.
- Developed strong teamwork, communication, and time management skills.
- Contributed to maintaining a clean, organized, and visually appealing store environment.
Co-Operative Education Processing Support
Selective Insurance
12.2016 - 05.2018
- Assisted with distributing Personal Lines Property and Casualty insurance workflows to eight underwriters, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
- Modified, updated, and maintained databases containing insurance policies to support underwriting operations.
- Collaborated with underwriters to ensure data accuracy and adherence to company guidelines.
- Developed organizational, attention-to-detail, and data management skills while balancing internship responsibilities with college coursework.
- Gained hands-on experience in Personal Lines underwriting processes, workflow management, and policy documentation.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Business Administration And Management
2016 - 2018
Associate Of Science - Business Administration
2013 - 2015
Skills
- Large Account & Loss-Sensitive Underwriting
- Commercial Multi-Line Risk Evaluation
- Delegated Underwriting Authority & Decision-Making
- Renewal Strategy
- Retention & Rate Optimization
- Financial Statement & Loss Run Analysis
- Broker, Agent & Producer Relationship Management
- Compliance & Multi-State Regulatory Knowledge
- Competitive Intelligence & Industry Trend Analysis
- Workflow, Desk Management & Process Improvement
- Microsoft Excel & Insurance Systems Proficiency
Certification
Associate in Underwriting (AU) — In Progress
Delegated Authority
Active independent authority for financial, coverage, and risk decisions
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Microsoft Teams
Timeline
Associate Underwriter - Trident Public Risk Solutions
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Underwriter - W. R. Berkley
06.2022 - 08.2024
Implementation Specialist - Abbott
11.2020 - 06.2022
Education Support Specialist II - John Tyler Community College
09.2019 - 11.2020
Brand Associate Lead - Old Navy
05.2018 - 09.2019
Co-Operative Education Processing Support - Selective Insurance
12.2016 - 05.2018
Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration And Management
2016 - 2018
John Tyler Community College - Associate Of Science, Business Administration
2013 - 2015