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Benjamin Nelson

Benjamin Nelson

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

  • I am a goal-oriented Sr. Sales Rep with 18 years selling and servicing Business Insurance
  • Highly skilled account management, and relationship building.
  • Assist clients in filing claims and ensuring they receive fair compensation in the event of covered incidents.
  • Worked with individuals and businesses to determine their insurance needs, evaluate the potential risks they face, and recommend appropriate policies to protect against property damage, liability claims, and other potential losses.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner

Self-employeed
St Louis, MO
08.2023 - Current
  • Established LLC to provide risk management and consulting services.
  • Designed and implemented cost-saving strategies specific to the needs of small enterprises.
  • Enhanced cash flow management through strategic acquisition of interest-free funding.

GIG Work

US Census Bureau / We-Go-Look / Top Level Baseball
11.2021 - Current

PART-TIME WORK

United States Census Bureau

Canvased a defined territory to assist the IRS in completing their Nationwide Census

We-Go-Look

Captured detailed photographs of damaged vehicles and property.

Sr. Insurance Sales Representative

Guaranteed Rate Insurance
St. Louis, USA
03.2022 - 07.2023
  • Company Overview: Insurtech company focused on providing affordable Commercial Insurance
  • Introduced to the Insurtech world where I helped small business owners find affordable Commercial Insurance for their businesses by using various automated and personalized sales tools
  • Developed over the phone closing skills in this fast-paced environment, while maintaining a team high client retention rate
  • Increased sales by developing internal relationships with Mortgage Brokers and Personal Lines Agents inside Guaranteed Rate Mortgage
  • Overcame various obstacles and closed sales on, high risk, hard-to-place coverage, for various types of business in 15+ states
  • Able to develop relationships with prospects and clients in a remote work setting while obtaining referrals from clients and prospects for future opportunities to help more small business owners
  • Insurtech company focused on providing affordable Commercial Insurance

Area Vice President

Sunstar Insurance Group
St Louis, USA
04.2015 - 03.2022
  • Identified business expansion pathway within a new agency, securing promotion to Sr. Vice President.
  • Maintained retention rate of 93%, surpassing industry standards.
  • Acquired Life & Health License in 2016, enabling the agency to expand Group Health services.
  • Led recruitment initiatives, driving growth for Sunstar Insurance Group.
  • Evaluated potential risks in insurance products, investment strategies, regulatory compliance, and operational processes.
  • Masters Club Recipient in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019

Insurance Broker

Gallagher Arthur J
St Louis, USA
08.2009 - 05.2015
  • Analyzed clients' needs and recommended optimal insurance solutions.
  • Collaborated with industry leaders to create tailored marketing initiatives.
  • Collaborated with clients to develop tailored insurance policy solutions within specific niches.
  • Conducted telephone appointments with prospective clients to build rapport and sell insurance services.

Education

Bachelor 's - finance

Saint Louis University
St Louis, MO
05.1999

Skills

  • Sales Development
  • Maintaining Customer Database
  • Account Management
  • Outbound Sales Calling
  • Meeting & Exceeding Sales Goals
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Product and Service Knowledge
  • Microsoft Suite
  • EPIC
  • Sales Force Proficiency

Certification

Property and Casualty and Life and Health Insurance, 12/31/25

Affiliations

  • 5 Year Starter at St. Louis University Division I Baseball Team.
  • Head Coach of two different baseball clubs, 2017 - 2022, St. Louis, MO
  • Co-founded Columbia Baseball Club in 2022, Columbia, IL.
  • USSSA Umpire, Little League Umpire, 2024 - Current, Los Angeles, CA.
  • Assist Coach, Top-Level Baseball, 2024 - Current, Los Angeles, CA.

Timeline

Owner

Self-employeed
08.2023 - Current

Sr. Insurance Sales Representative

Guaranteed Rate Insurance
03.2022 - 07.2023

GIG Work

US Census Bureau / We-Go-Look / Top Level Baseball
11.2021 - Current

Area Vice President

Sunstar Insurance Group
04.2015 - 03.2022

Insurance Broker

Gallagher Arthur J
08.2009 - 05.2015

Bachelor 's - finance

Saint Louis University
Benjamin Nelson