Dynamic Senior Underwriter at AXA XL Re with a proven track record in effective relationship management and detailed risk evaluation. Recognized for consistently exceeding performance goals and fostering strong client connections. Adept at analytical problem-solving and team collaboration.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Underwriter - Property Fac
AXA XL Re
09.2014 - Current
Managing a consistently growing book of Property and Inland Marine direct facultative reinsurance, which coincides with being one of the top performers in the department, year after year
Managing highest number of certificates issued in the department, and one of top premium underwriters
Meeting top and bottom line goals by sound underwriting decision making and superior client relationship building
Creating meaningful connections with clients that result in written business
Displaying strong desire to support other team members, underwriters, and support staff in their day to day job function
Helping IT team develop efficiencies across systems
Participating in industry events and committees
Underwriting Manager
GMI Insurance
12.2012 - 07.2014
Remotely managed a team of underwriters, providing guidance and support to ensure consistent results, in accordance with MGU guidelines.
Worked with management to strengthen relationships with carrier partners and claims TPA
Conducted regular performance reviews, communicated salary, bonus, and expectations, established and assessed yearly goals for my team members
Established interview process, hired and trained new underwriters
Analyzed market trends to identify potential risks and opportunities for strategic business development initiatives, such developing and writing a Pilot Car program with a new agency
Analyzed data to discern areas for book improvement, related to loss ratio upticks
Various Positions
National Interstate Insurance
03.2002 - 11.2012
Starting as an intern while finishing college, quickly advanced to a fulltime underwriting job which lead to various titles held, due to self-motivation, with a strong sense of personal responsibility, excellent underwriting and strong communication skills, both internally and externally
Underwriter in Truck and Passenger Transportation - auto liability, physical damage, motor truck cargo, workers compensation, and general liability
Product Manager - Group Rental Captive Programs for Transportation risks
Product Manager - Single Parent captive programs for multi-million dollar customers
Manager - Agency Captive Programs and a team of product managers overseeing each
Skills included
underwriting in accordance with established appetite,
managing client relationships with captive members,
overseeing group captive profitability,
reporting financials,
coordinating with claims and accounting,
traveling to attend meetings and entertaining large groups of clients,
presentations to upper management,
placing treaty and facultative reinsurance,
managerial skills such as hiring, terminating, reviewing, promoting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
John Carroll University
Cleveland, OH
05-2003
Skills
Effective relationship management
Detailed risk assessment
Team collaboration
Analytical problem-solving
Organizational skills
Goal-oriented self-motivation
Effective communication
Affiliations
Inland Marine Underwriters Association - Ohio Valley Regional Committee Member