Andre Castro
Arch Insurance Company
Queens,NY
1
Language
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Healthcare Underwriter with extensive experience in allied and LTC sectors. Specializes in risk analysis, creative problem-solving, and fostering broker relationships to drive new business and enhance renewals. Thrives in fast-paced environments and is committed to learning new lines of business. Collaborative team player dedicated to overcoming challenges.
Work History
Senior Underwriter
Underwriter
1 Year- Evaluated allied primary and excess new business risks and negotiated with brokers to determine appropriate pricing that aligned with established underwriting criteria
- Mentored junior underwriters in both the Allied and Long-Term Care units
- Created strong relationships with wholesale and retail brokers in the Northeast Region, facilitating open communication channels and regularly taking the lead on broker events
- Coordinated marketing efforts that included multiple sub-BUs and had over 20+ brokers and underwriters in attendance
- Regularly assessed account pipelines to find new opportunities months in advance
Associate Underwriter
2 Years 4 Months- Reviewed Long-Term Care new business submissions, analyzing the risk based on venue, ownership, acuity level (including SNF, ALF, MC, and ILF) to add profitable business that aligns with established underwriting criteria
- Led a Submission Data Project for LTC that provided the relevant metrics to shift the appetite and approach of the Long-Term Care unit, which was a major contributing factor in achieving profitability
- Collaborated with wholesale brokers nationwide, working alongside firms in Chicago, Virginia, Alabama, and Connecticut
- Built strong broker relationships in the industry through creating open communication channels and planning timely marketing efforts
- Prepared renewal quotes and effectively found creative ways to restructure risks in order to retain accounts, push rate, and find solutions for brokers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
- Magna Cum Laude
Skills
Time management
Attention to detail
Critical thinking
Team collaboration
Relationship building
Training and mentoring
Certification
RPLU - Registered Professional Liability Underwriter
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Underwriter
Arch Insurance Company
10.2026 - CurrentRead More
Underwriter
Arch Insurance Company
10.2025 - 10.2026Read More
Associate Underwriter
Arch Insurance Company
06.2023 - 10.2025Read More
St. John's University
Bachelor of Science from Finance
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