Ben Heyroth
Oshkosh,WI
Summary
Dynamic underwriter with proven expertise in portfolio management and relationship building, honed at SECURA Insurance Companies. Excelled in driving profitability and growth, particularly within the Construction Industry, through strategic risk assessment and effective agency/broker management. Demonstrated strong analytical skills and a problem-solving aptitude, achieving significant contributions across commercial lines.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Commercial Lines Underwriter
SECURA Insurance Companies
10.2023 - Current
- Building carrier reputation among customers and agents in SECURA's newest state.
- Collaborating with the Sales team regularly to drive new business growth and profitability with an emphasis on accounts in the Construction Industry.
- Underwrite all Lines of Business - Property, GL, Inland Marine, Auto, Work Comp, and Umbrella.
- Kept up-to-date on market trends to identify new business opportunities and adjust underwriting strategies accordingly.
- Applied accurate pricing standards to meet business needs and customer requirements.
- Regularly traveling out to meet with new and existing agencies, fostering strong relationships and growth.
Associate Underwriter - Commercial Lines
SECURA Insurance Companies
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Increased profitability by effectively managing portfolio risks and making informed underwriting decisions.
- Strengthened relationships with brokers and agents, fostering long-term partnerships and generating new business opportunities.
- Developed strong analytical skills by consistently evaluating data to identify trends impacting insured losses or exposures.
- Managed a diverse range of accounts across various industries, demonstrating adaptability and expertise in multiple sectors.
Commercial Lines Underwriting Internship
SECURA Insurance Companies
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Analyzed the risk associated with renewals under $15,000 and priced accordingly.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Executed projects that assisted in making Underwriting decisions.
Special Investigative Unit - Claims Internship
SECURA Insurance Companies
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Constructed detailed social media reports to assist Claims Representatives.
- Collaborated with fellow peers to complete projects and additional requests.
- Consistently a top performer in reports written per month.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance: Risk & Insurance
University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
La Crosse, WI05-2022
Skills
- Achiever
- Agency/Broker management
- Application analysis
- Data review
- Decision-making
- Portfolio management
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Risk assessment
- Relationship building
- Sales techniques
Certification
- Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU) - The Institutes.
- Associate in Commercial Underwriting Management (AU-M) - The Institutes.
Timeline
Commercial Lines Underwriter
SECURA Insurance Companies
10.2023 - Current
Associate Underwriter - Commercial Lines
SECURA Insurance Companies
06.2022 - 10.2023
Commercial Lines Underwriting Internship
SECURA Insurance Companies
05.2021 - 06.2022
Special Investigative Unit - Claims Internship
SECURA Insurance Companies
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU) - The Institutes.
- Associate in Commercial Underwriting Management (AU-M) - The Institutes.
Bachelor of Science - Finance: Risk & Insurance
University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
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